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Elective surgery bookings to continue for another two weeks 15 February 2022 WA public hospitals will continue to book multi-day non-urgent Category 2 and Category 3 elective surgeries for an additional two weeks The two-month scale down on elective surgeries is now planned to start from March 14 at WA public hospitals and March 21 for private hospitals. No change to Category 1 bookings Agile and planned approach to managing elective surgery and capacity at WA hospitals Western Australian public hospitals will continue to book multi-day non-urgent Category 2 and Category 3 elective surgeries for another two weeks as Omicron COVID-19 cases remain steady. Currently there are no COVID-19 cases in WA hospitals. As previously outlined, the surgery schedule would be reviewed ahead of the commencement of the temporary pause to some surgeries, based on Omicron COVID-19 case numbers and advice from the Chief Health Officer. The temporary scale dow... -
Added service to our inpatients 04 February 2022 As a health service, we’re committed to providing inpatient COVID-19 vaccinations to at-risk priority population groups. To support this initiative the ‘Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Team’ is coordinating and managing the vaccination of inpatients at SCGH and OPH. Inpatients are eligible for a wide range of reasons including those at high risk of serious COVID-19 disease, those considered vulnerable and those in long stay with us. Once eligibility is determined, the treating team medical officer ill prescribe the vaccine and the vaccination team visit the patient and administer the dose. Thanks to our hardworking vaccination team including Clinical Nurse Manager Sandra Vinciguerra, who is vaccinating across both hospitals and additional wards as required. Thanks Sandra and the whole team! -
NMHS COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in prime position 27 January 2022 Our fantastic vaccination team was front and centre for the City of Perth Skyshow this January 26 offering first, second and booster vaccinations to the general public across the afternoon and early evening. Lead by the senior nurse for the NMHS COVID-19 Vaccination Program, Ann Andrews, the team consisted of four nurse vaccinators, two administrative staff and an onsite pharmacist. Over 100 vaccinations were given, with 13 first doses, 11 second doses and 80 boosters. It was a great day according to Ann, “The clinic ran very smoothly thanks to a fabulous team and the public were very receptive to obtaining information and receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations.” And as an added bonus the staff were able to view the sky show from a first-class location. "It was amazing!” said Ann. -
Amoebic meningitis risk 22 January 2022 With the unprecedented heat in WA, the Department of Health has released a timely warning about the potential of infection from the rare but deadly Amoebic Meningitis. Managing Scientist Richard Theobald explained that, as amoebae thrive in water temperatures between 28˚C and 40˚C, it should be assumed that any warm fresh water potentially contains the Naegleria fowleri amoeba. “The infection can affect people at any age. However, children and young adults are usually more susceptible to the infection due to their recreational water use and activities.” Amoebic meningitis is caused by a single-celled amoeba that lives in fresh water and damp soil. The amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, can survive in soil for a long time and still reactivate when put in fresh water. Although there has not been a case of amoebic meningitis in Western Australia since the 1980s, Mr Theobald urged people... -
Preferred site identified for new women and newborn hospital 20 January 2022 In a significant milestone for the project, and for all NMHS, the Minister confirmed that it has been recommended that the new hospital will be built North of SCGH - G block. The preferred site includes the land currently occupied by E block and the piazza area between E and G blocks, bound by Hospital Avenue to the East and Watling Walk on the West. This announcement follows a comprehensive analysis and evaluation process of multiple sites at the QEIIMC. Key factors which contributed to the nomination of the North site include: Future-proofing the QEIIMC, including future redevelopment opportunities for major existing tenancies located on the QEIIMC (i.e. the most effective long-term use of land and infrastructure on the broader precinct) Consistency with QEIIMC master planning principles, connectivity of services on site and maintaining acute services centrally on the campus. ...
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05/05/2021