COVIDSafe
The Australian government has launched COVIDSafe, an app designed to help find close contacts of COVID-19 cases and contain the spread. Being able to find and contain outbreaks quickly will mean governments can ease restrictions...
Author: Communication and Engagement
Capital Projects update
As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Monash Health’s major construction projects have responded by adjusting to meet the health and safety needs of the community. Most notably, construction on Casey Hospital’s tower...
Reminder about donations of food, items and funds
Over the past few months, Monash Health has received many enquiries from businesses and the general public generously wanting to donate food, toys and equipment such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The support is much...
COVID-19 Testing Blitz – Employee Screening Clinics
This week the Victorian Government announced a COVID-19 testing blitz to build an accurate picture of how and where the infection has spread in the community. As the Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews explained, “We know...
Update on information for employees at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19
The challenge of how we work with ‘higher risk’ employees to keep them safe has been one of the top issues occupying the minds of the executive, managers and employees over recent weeks. Several questions...
Temperature scanning implemented at Community sites
To improve safety, temperature scanning is being implemented across all Community sites, including SECASA. All employees, clients and visitors will now have their temperatures checked on entry with a Thermoscan handheld thermometer. Anyone who records a temperature...
Maxxia videoconferencing appointments
While Maxxia representatives are not currently on-site, you are still able to discuss your salary packaging with them via phone or BlueJeans. BlueJeans sessions are free and run from five to 20 minutes. They can cater...
Community Assessment and Response Team Update
In a COVID-19 environment, development of a new model of community-based care has been accelerated to identify and prioritise care for patients most at risk for COVID-19 infection, morbidity or mortality. The Community Assessment Response...
Residential care employees get your flu vaccination now
Following the Federal Government announcing new guidelines that stipulate all those entering aged care facilities must have received a current influenza vaccination; Monash Health Residential Services have introduced additional regulations that are now in place...
Sharing Monash Health’s stories with your friends, family and networks
As the COVID-19 situation has constantly evolved, it remains a challenge to always stay informed with timely news and information. If your friends, family and networks want the latest, up-to-date coronavirus information, the Department of Health...