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Chief Health Officer Update

(1 days ago) WebThis means 4.3 million Victorians are eligible for a 2023 booster dose. Of Victorians aged 65 and over, 38 per cent have recorded a vaccination or COVID …

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Chief Health Officer Update

(4 days ago) WebOf Victorians aged 18 and over, 18 per cent have recorded a vaccination or COVID diagnosis in the past six months. This means 4.2 million Victorians are eligible for …

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COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines

(8 days ago) WebIPC control strategies. Guidelines for preventing and controlling outbreaks of COVID-19 in healthcare settings, including managing workers, cohorting and zoning …

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Implementing evidence-based practice

(9 days ago) WebEvidence - based practice (EBP) is an approach to care that integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. 1. It involves …

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Planned surgery recovery and reform program

(3 days ago) WebOur Planned Surgery Recovery and Reform program is creating long-term, sustainable changes to planned surgery (also known as elective surgery). This aims to …

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Preventing skin problems

(7 days ago) WebSkin cleansing and skin care. As the skin ages it can become very fragile. Use warm water instead of hot water when washing. Use soap alternatives to reduce the drying effects of …

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Maintaining and improving mobility and self-care

(1 days ago) Webconsider use of everyday clothes and footwear. clear any clutter. ensure obstacles to mobility or self-care are moved. ensure any tools or aids for mobility or self-care are …

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Referring to community services

(4 days ago) WebThe community service's first visit to the patient’s home, and all the related activities, can take more than a working day to complete. Hence it is vital to: obtain consent to make …

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Identifying medication risks and issues

(2 days ago) WebIdentifying people at risk. A patient is considered at risk of medication issues if they: have conditions that are commonly associated with preventable medication-related hospital …

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Screening and assessment

(7 days ago) WebScreening and assessment. Older people have a higher risk of functional decline and preventable harm during a hospital stay than younger people. This is due to changing …

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Communicable disease management

(4 days ago) WebThe Chief Health Officer issues alerts and advisories on the impacts of communicable or infectious diseases. Health services should ensure staff members are protected against …

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Victorian community pharmacist statewide pilot

(9 days ago) WebFollowing the completion of additional training, pharmacist immunisers participating in the pilot will also be authorised to administer select travel and public …

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COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines

(8 days ago) WebHealth workers required to use P2/N95 respirators should be fit tested and trained in correct respirator use, including completing a fit (seal) check every time a respirator is put on. …

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The Minister for Mental Health update on Mental Health and …

(1 days ago) WebHi, I’m Gabrielle Williams, the Minister for Mental Health. In my role I’m fortunate to oversee our government’s significant program of work to transform Victoria’s mental health and …

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Legionnaires’ disease linked to Cheltenham area

(Just Now) WebThe Department of Health has identified an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease involving three cases who have spent time in Cheltenham and the surrounding …

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Infection control

(1 days ago) WebInfection prevention and control uses a risk management approach to minimise or prevent the transmission of infection. The two-tiered approach of standard and transmission …

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How to put on (don) and take off (doff) your PPE

(3 days ago) WebHow to put on (don) and take off (doff) your PPE. These posters are for display in healthcare and other sensitive settings. They show staff the sequence for …

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Winners announced for the medical research awards

(4 days ago) WebPublic Health Researcher. Dr Jaithri Ananthapavan, who is working on ways to reduce the financial impact of the obesity epidemic by adopting a cost-benefit analysis …

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Non-emergency patient transport health.vic.gov.au

(4 days ago) WebNon-emergency patient transport. Non-emergency patient transport (NEPT) is for patients who require clinical monitoring or supervision during transport, but do not …

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Agency Information Management System (AIMS)

(6 days ago) WebThe Department of Health uses the Agency Information Management System (AIMS) to collect summarised financial and statistical data from Victorian hospitals. AIMS …

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Loneliness, housing and health – building community connections …

(9 days ago) WebLoneliness is an emerging public health issue that impacts physical and mental health and wellbeing. The Bayside Peninsula Population Health and Community Wellbeing team …

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Immunisation schedule Victoria June 2023

(1 days ago) WebOFFICIAL Immunisation schedule Victoria June 2023 This schedule is intended as a guide only and complete consultation with The Australian Immunisation Handbook is …

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Acute Respiratory Infection Outbreak in RACF Checklist

(1 days ago) WebPublic Health - COVID Created Date: 05/24/2023 23:48:00 Title: Acute Respiratory Infection Outbreak in RACF Checklist Subject: ARI Outbreak in RACF - Outbreak Management …

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Community Health Minimum Data Set Submission Guidlines

(6 days ago) WebCommunity Health Services (CHSs) are agencies that receive funding for the delivery of specific community-based services funded by the Community Health Program (CHP) in …

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NEPT Review Discussion Paper

(Just Now) WebThis table excludes private health services. In all planned NEPT cases, health services have responsibility for booking NEPT services. Depending on the circumstances listed …

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