To keep aged-care residents, employees and their families safe, we are rolling out a program of voluntary asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for all employees working in residential aged care services. At Monash Health this covers employees working at Allambee Nursing Home, Chestnut Gardens, Eastwood Hostel, Mooraleigh Hostel...
Commencing Wednesday 28 October, the updated Monash Health PPE guidelines will be in effect to reflect the precautionary measures required with the reduced prevalence of COVID-19. One important change will be to the PPE worn in...
With warmer weather on the way, and to create additional break spaces for you to enjoy, we’re giving some of our outdoor areas a makeover. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be refurbishing and revamping some...
You may be aware that following the signing of the new National Health Reform Agreement earlier this year, the Commonwealth Department of Health is proposing changes to the funding of MBS patients in the public...
This year has been a challenging year for everyone. Our junior medical staff (JMS) have been exceptionally flexible in their ability to adapt to new practices in the face of rapid change and consistently provide high-quality care. To...
Kindness is one of the Monash Health values, and as such something we aspire to live by every day. This year’s Gathering of Kindness will be a virtual affair and all Monash Health employees will have...
Since the first Dandelion Wishes Gala in 2016, the annual Gala at Crown Palladium has been a flagship event on the Monash Health calendar. Created and run by volunteers Lincoln and Veronique Wulff of the Dandelion Wishes...
This year alone, 19,807 women and 167 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia. As Australia’s most diagnosed form of cancer, we all need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer as early detection is vital. October is Breast...
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The important role infection preventionists play in keeping us all safe has been brought to the forefront of our lives this year. COVID-19 has challenged healthcare workers from all disciplines, but perhaps none more so...