Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 19 October
Vaccination is our pathway back to the life we all know and cherish, but it is also one of the key tools we have at our disposal to keep ourselves healthy and able to care...
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Chief Executive Special Series: 19 October – Dr Cameron Wolfe COVID-19 Q&A Sessions Video 1
Dr Cameron Wolfe discusses his team's experiences during COVID-19 and gives words of encouragement to Monash Health teams. As we edge toward the end of lockdown this Friday, we know the next phase of the...
COVID-19 Alert 15 October 2021- Important improvements for health and safety
As you come into work in the coming days, you will notice some changes to ensure Monash Health continues to be a safe place for all – our employees, our patients and our community. ...
COVID-19 Alert 12 October 2021- Admission process and PPE
Due to increased community transmission of COVID-19 and several exposures due to unrecognised asymptomatic patients, we have changed our admissions process and PPE requirements for healthcare workers with direct patient contact. ...
COVID-19 Alert 11 October 2021- Responsible attestation will save lives
To attend work at any Monash Health site, you must make an attestation each day stating that you are well and not introducing known infection risks into a healthcare environment. ...
Chief Executive COVID-19 update: 8 October – A refresher on COVID-safe practices
While we focus on the rapid changes and adjustments we are making to keep pace with the increasing number of COVID-positive patients we are caring for, we need to make sure we don’t forget the...
Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 7 October – Wearing an N95 mask at Monash Health during COVID-19 Peak
Healthcare workers (HCW) providing care to a COVID-19 positive or SCOVID (Suspected COVID) patient must be fit tested and wear an N95 mask. They must also perform a fit check before entering a room or...
COVID-19 Alert 7 October 2021- Updated PPE requirements for Kingston, Moorabbin, Residential Aged Care, Code Blues and Met Calls
In response to increasing case numbers in the south east, we have made changes to our PPE requirements for Kingston and Moorabbin sites, Residential Aged Care, Code Blues (adults) and Met Calls (adults). ...
Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 7 October – New approach to COVID-19 exposure management
As outlined by Professor Rhonda Stuart during our Employee Forum this week, the public health approach to managing exposure risk is changing because of increasing vaccination rates and large numbers of cases in the community...
Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 1 October – Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all employees
The Chief Health Officer has released a direction on mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers. In line with this commitment, all Monash Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to continue working in our...