Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 24 July
Message from the Chief Executive - Friday 24 July...
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Update on pregnant healthcare workers
At one of our recent Employee Forums, the following question was raised: “Pregnant women are considered vulnerable from 28 weeks gestation. Is there any new evidence surrounding pregnant women and higher risk of serious illness?” A/Prof Ryan Hodges, Program...
Return to remote learning for school students
After an extra week of school holidays, prep to year 10 students in Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire returned to flexible and remote learning on Monday, 20 July 2020. Year 11 and 12 students, as well as year...
Safety Reminder – always use aseptic technique
Now more than ever we need to consider using techniques and procedures that not only protect you but others around you. To assist our teams in safety protocols, our educators are visiting key clinical areas to support our teams in deciding when to use...
Clayton Screening Clinic closed all day Saturday 25 July
The Monash Health screening clinic located at 239 Clayton Road will be closed for one day only on Saturday 25 July for site works....
It’s time to #MaskUpMelbourne
As of today, people aged 12 years and over who live in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will be required to wear a face covering when leaving home, unless an exemption applies. When arriving for...
Chief Executive COVID-19 Update: 22 July
The Premier shared this afternoon that of the 3,810 people who tested positive to coronavirus in Victoria between 7 July and yesterday, 3,400 of them did not isolate when they first felt sick or after...
Face Covering Frequently Asked Questions
From 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 July, Government directions state that you must wear a face covering whenever you leave your home unless an exception applies. This means that face coverings are now mandatory for all Monash...
New Birth Suites and Fetal Surveillance Unit at Monash Medical Centre
Works are underway to upgrade and expand Monash Medical Centre’s Birth Suites and add facilities for a highly-specialised Perinatal Centre to care for unborn babies. The project will add two brand-new birth suites to Monash Medical Centre, boosting capacity and providing...
Supporting employees with the implementation of mandatory masks
As metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire prepare for the mandatory use of masks from 11.59 pm Wednesday 22 July, Monash Health is committed to supporting all employees through this change over the coming weeks. When arriving for your shift, it is...