Message from the Chief Executive Download the latest Chief Executive update here. Further easing of the government's community restrictions, coupled with a return to school for some students this week, sees us entering a new phase in...
Casey Hospital’s new Intensive Care Unit is now operational. Along with other new facilities, and added specialties, the new ICU will significantly change the way Casey Hospital cares for patients and the community. Under normal circumstances, such...
*Disclaimer: The image used in this article was taken prior to physical distancing measures being introduced. Your unit’s Welcome to Ward board is often the first thing patients, their loved ones and other visitors see when entering your area and helps...
After introducing the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) across all our hospital sites, we are now focusing on ensuring the workflows are embedded as part of everyday care. Documentation of clinical activities in the EMR is necessary to ensure safe and effective care is...
Last month we announced that healthcare workers had been invited to take part in a WHO-endorsed research trial to investigate whether a BCG vaccine can help reduce the impact of COVID-19. The trial has now been amended and is reopening for enrolment. The requirement of participants having had ‘no previous influenza vaccine’...
Keep an eye and ear out for advertising for the Monash Health community fundraising appeal to support research about new treatments for people with COVID-19. The appeal is running over the next couple of weeks and...
The infection prevention team has made it even easier for you to manage your flu vaccination status and record of immunisations. You can now download your 2020 flu vaccination certificate, and access your record of immunisation for vaccines received at Monash...
A webinar featuring a panel of experts will discuss what healthcare workers can do to recognise and support their own health and wellbeing needs beyond ‘flattening the curve’. The event will be hosted by Safer Care Victoria and...
As part of Monash Health’s pandemic response to COVID-19, our Nursing and Midwifery Education and Strategy team, in partnership with our Critical Care Program, has been working hard to ensure our Intensive Care Units (ICUs)...
The COVID pandemic brings with it an added level of risk for victim survivors of family violence. As Australians continue to follow advice to remain home where possible, there has been a spike in family...