2024
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Powering up – Small Change, Big Impact
Earlier this week, Northern Health launched a new initiative called ‘Small Change, Big Impact’. The program encourages staff working in all facets of the organisation to implement small, cost saving actions in their areas and then share them through Ideascale. Ideas will be highlighted and celebrated through various forums, like The Window and the weekly
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Introducing Northern Health’s new CMO – Professor Prahlad Ho
This week, Professor Prahlad Ho takes on the role of Chief Medical Officer (CMO), with Professor Wanda Stelmach handing over the baton as she transitions to her new role in cancer services. With over 18 years of dedicated service at Northern Health, Prahlad’s journey began as an intern, progressing through basic and advanced training at
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TRICS to improving patient outcomes
As healthcare professionals, much of our training around clinical deterioration and resuscitation focuses on our technical skills – how to perform effective CPR, how to use the defibrillator etc. However, there is a growing awareness that our non-technical skills are just as important in a critical situation. Teaching and practice of skills such as role
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Get to know: Henni Wade
#WeAreNorthern Meet Henni Wade, Manager – Volunteer Services, Northern Health. Q. Can I start with your coffee order please? I start my day with two coffees of any variety, that keeps me going for the day! Q. How long have you been with Northern Health? This is my 7th year with Northern Health. Q. Can
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Virtual ED for people with diabetes now available
A specialised virtual emergency department catering for people living with diabetes will improve access to care at the time of an emergency, while taking pressure off stretched hospital wards across Victoria. The Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI) and Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) launched the service earlier this month as an extension of
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NAIDOC Week 2024: Highlights and quiz winners
Last week, the spirit of NAIDOC Week blazed brightly across Northern Health sites. The Narrun Wilip-giin, our Aboriginal Support Unit, transformed spaces into vibrant showcases, echoing the theme: ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, Loud, and Proud.’ In the Ideas Lab, Peter Hood’s Aboriginal Art workshop ignited creativity. Colours whispered stories and canvas became a portal
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Two EDs in a Pod – Northern Hospital Emergency Department opens VVED Pods in waiting room
Two Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) pods have been implemented in the Northern Hospital Emergency Department, to help streamline access to care for patients presenting with non-life-threatening emergencies. There are two pods available, each similar to an old-school telephone box, that can be used simultaneously by eligible patients presenting to the physical emergency department. Completely
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Northern Health tops Victoria’s energy efficiency rankings
Northern Health has recently been ranked the most energy efficient health service in Victoria, according to the NABERS Sustainability Portfolio Index (SPI). NABERS, the National Australian Built Environment Rating System, evaluates the environmental performance of public buildings by measuring energy and water usage, then comparing them to similar institutions. The rating system uses a star