COVID-19 Alert 8 September 2021- Dandenong Hospital exposure update
This is a further update to earlier advice that a patient who delivered a baby via elective caesarean section, subsequently returned a positive COVID-19 test....
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Return to work advice for HCWs staying in frontline accommodation or hotel quarantine
Please see below advice which applies to healthcare workers returning to work at Monash Health after spending time in frontline accommodation or hotel quarantine: Healthcare workers in frontline accommodation can return to work as soon...
Accreditation assessment (13 –17 September) cancelled
Late yesterday, the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) advised that our accreditation assessment scheduled for Monday 13 – Friday 17 September has been cancelled due to the increasing COVID-19 situation in Victoria....
Aboriginal COVID-19 Infoline
A dedicated Aboriginal COVID-19 Infoline has been established to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members can access advice when needed....
Every child deserves a fair go – National Child Protection Week 2021
This week marks the beginning of National Child Protection Week, an opportunity to recognise the important role we as a health service play in helping prevent child abuse and neglect....
Asking R U OK? every day
When life gets busy, it is easy to forget to stop and check-in. Asking R U OK? gives us a chance to connect with others in a time where we may be physically apart....
Online repeat prescription service rolled out across Monash Health
After a successful trial at Monash Children’s Hospital, the Pharmacy team will now be offering their online repeat prescription service to all patients at Monash Health....
New COVID vaccination appointments being added 5 September – tell your family
We are pleased to announce that we are adding extra appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations at both Cranbourne Turf Club and Sandown Racecourse (walk-up) vaccination centres. The additional appointments are being added on 5 September for...
Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 3 September
COVID-19 case numbers in Victoria are increasing, and we are seeing more cases emerge in the community around Monash Health. We are also encountering increasing non-compliance with COVID-19 measures such as mask use and isolation....
Dandenong Hospital employee vaccination clinic now closed
Please be advised that the West 2 Vaccination Clinic at Dandenong Hospital for employees and contractors is now closed. For vaccination bookings and vaccination clinic details, please visit our 'Book your vaccination' page. We will also continue...