Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 25 January 2022
As we mark two years since we cared for the first COVID-19 patient in Australia, it is worth thinking about what’s been achieved through hard work and commitment to excellent care....
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Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 21 January 2022
As we close in on the two-year anniversary since Monash Health cared for Australia’s first COVID-19 patient, I’m continually impressed by what we have and continue to achieve as we manage the pressures of this...
Pandemic Code Brown – In effect from midday, Wednesday 19 January 2022
I write to advise that Monash Health has now enacted our Pandemic Code Brown plan, effective midday, Wednesday 19 January 2022....
Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 19 January 2022
Victoria’s health system is experiencing increasing pressure resulting from a combination of furloughed workforce, rapidly-rising COVID-19 hospitalisations, and ongoing treatment for patients with urgent and emergency needs....
Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 14 January 2022
In response to the effects of the Omicron outbreak, increased community transmission and our knowledge about the protection provided by vaccines, state-wide changes have been made to vaccination, visitation and furloughing....
Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 7 January 2022
With the continuing growth in new infections every day in our community, and many Monash Health employees either COVID-19 positive or furloughing, I wanted to let you know about some changes we are making to streamline...
Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 6 January 2022
New furlough guidance was released on Tuesday. Please read the material sent carefully as there are a number of changes. In summary, the changes follow a risk-based assessment for people with COVID-19, close contacts, testing, and isolation requirements in community...
COVID-19 Alert: 4 January 2022 – Updated Furlough Guidance / Campus based PCR testing now available for asymptomatic employees
Guidelines for people with COVID-19, close contacts, testing, and isolation requirements in community and healthcare settings, have all changed in line with a risk-based assessment....
COVID-19 Alert: 31 December 2021 – Updated furlough guidance / Campus based PCR testing now available for asymptomatic employees
Guidelines for people with COVID-19, close contacts, testing, and isolation requirements in community and healthcare settings, have all changed in line with a risk-based assessment....
COVID-19 Alert: Monday 27 December – URGENT REMINDER for all employees to follow COVID-19 guidelines
As the risk from within the community grows, so too must our vigilance. This is particularly important when working within a sensitive healthcare setting. Our vulnerable patients rely on us all to take every precaution...