2024
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Fortifying Northern Health: Cyber security measures in 2024
As we continue to navigate the digital landscape, it’s important to remain vigilant against cyber threats. Recent cyber-attacks on various service providers have underscored the importance of maintaining a strong cyber security posture. According to the latest data, there has been a significant increase in cyber incidents globally, with the Australian Cyber Security Centre reporting
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MRFF grant funding for falls
A project led by the University of Western Australia, with La Trobe University and Northern Health as key partners has received $1.4 million in funding, through the Medical Research Future Fund (MFF). Northern Health Chief Investigators include Associate Professor Adam Semciw and Dr Hazel Heng, Allied Health Research Leads, La Trobe University and Northern Health.
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Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards 2024
This morning, Northern Health hosted its very first Quarterly Staff Recognition Awards for 2024, virtually coming together to honour and appreciate the exceptional contributions of our devoted staff. We were overwhelmed by the remarkable participation of our staff, receiving numerous nominations spanning across seven categories. Michelle Fenwick, Executive Director, People and Culture, opened the ceremony
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Standard 6 – What you need to know
Each week in the lead up to Accreditation, Northern Health will focus on a different Standard. You will hear from the Chairs of each Standard Committee on what you need to know. This week we spoke to Lora Davies, Divisional Director, Sub-Acute Services & Access, about Standard 6: Communicating for Safety. What is this standard
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Get to know: Vanessa Leonard-Roberts
#WeAreNorthern Meet Vanessa Leonard-Roberts, Emergency Nurse Practitioner. Q: What is your coffee order? A: Skinny latte, but actually I prefer rooibos tea. It’s an African tea, full of antioxidants and caffeine free. Q: What does a day at work look like for yourself as an Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner? A: The ED is
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Meet Ivy: Our little Leap Day baby at Northern Health
Meet Ivy, a special baby girl born on a day that comes once every four years. Expected to make her debut on 11 March, Ivy surprised everyone by gracing the world with her presence on 29 February 2024. Ivy’s parents, Sri and Prasantha, were overjoyed by her unexpected, but wonderful, arrival. Ivy’s mother Sri is
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Harmonising Hearts for RedFeb’s Cardiac Cause
RedFeb is an annual event acknowledged by Heart Research Australia, that invites individuals to don the colour red in solidarity with loved ones impacted by heart disease. It serves as a beacon of hope, rallying communities to raise awareness for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various heart conditions, from coronary heart disease (CHD) to
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Setting the standard for the way we do things at Northern Health
This week, Northern Health launched the ‘Internal Standards for Safe Patient Flow.’ These standards establish clear and unambiguous description of values and behaviours and support flow of patients, from arrival in the Emergency Department, to leaving hospital. They centre around the patient journey and process of care and help to confirm expectations and roles of