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Operations Bulletin
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 23 NOVEMBER, FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS UPDATE
It’s been another big year and as we enter the festive season, I understand teams across Western Health will be
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 18 NOVEMBER
Today the State Government has announced significant changes to community restrictions from midnight tonight. These changes follow Victoria’s Roadmap, and
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 10 NOVEMBER
Today I want to say thanks and acknowledge the remarkable response we enacted throughout October in response to a surge
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 28 OCTOBER
With high numbers of community cases reported once again this morning, I want to thank all of you for your
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 26 OCTOBER
Early identification of COVID-19 is important to protect our families, colleagues and patients. Surveillance testing can help identify those who
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 22 OCTOBER
From today, the guidance regarding the furloughing of fully vaccinated Western Health staff who are primary close contacts (PCCs) but
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 21 OCTOBER
As we come to the end of lockdown tonight the high number of community cases reported this morning is a
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 14 OCTOBER
As COVID hospital admissions increase across Melbourne, Western Health has moved to the next stage of our surge planning. We
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 11 OCTOBER
As you’re no doubt well aware, the sharply increasing rate of community transmission across Melbourne is translating to very high
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 5 OCTOBER
The rising number of community transmission COVID cases across Victoria announced today is a concern for us all. Despite this
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 27 SEPTEMBER
After what has been a particularly challenging few weeks, I’d like to start today’s bulletin with some great news. Western
COVID Update – 23 Sept 21
Hi everyone, We have become aware that a Western Health staff member working in the Hospital In The Home (HITH)
COVID Operations Bulletin – 20 Sept 21
Over the weekend,Western Health commenced admitting COVID 19 positive patients to Sunshine Hospital, into ED, Ward 3F and ICU as
BULLETIN UPDATE – QR CODES FOR BREAK ROOMS
A minor technical difficulty with our new QR code system for break rooms has been resolved. If you are a
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 14 SEPTEMBER
With the number of COVID-19 community transmissions increasing, Western Health is continuing to prepare for a surge in the number
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 7 SEPTEMBER
This week, each edition of the operations bulletin will be featuring key messages from our COVID leadership team. Today’s focus
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 6 SEPTEMBER
As the COVID numbers in Victoria continue to rise, I wanted to remind you of the huge amount of work
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 2 SEPTEMBER
There’s no doubt that the past few days have been difficult. It’s been hard for everyone to see the cases
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – AUGUST 27
Given a number of additional cases have emerged from the Royal Melbourne Hospital COVID outbreak, advice to staff has now
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – AUGUST 25
The COVID leadership team is continuing to review how restrictions will apply to Western Health sites under the COVID Peak
COVID Operations Bulletin – 24 Aug 21
Hi everyone, Apologies for the lateness of today’s bulletin. There will be a detailed bulletin tomorrow, but a couple of
COVID Operations Bulletin – 22 Aug 2021
Hi everyone, We are aware that some patients and a staff member has tested positive for coronavirus at Royal Melbourne
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – FOOTSCRAY MEDICAL IMAGING UPDATE
Further to last evening’s memo about a staff member who worked at Footscray Radiology on Monday, 16 August testing positive
COVID Update – 17 Aug 2nd edition
It has come to our attention that a staff member who worked at Footscray Radiology on Monday 16 August has
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 17 AUGUST
The re-introduction of the essential worker permit system was among the new COVID restrictions announced by the Victorian Government yesterday.
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 12 AUGUST
With another 21 COVID cases reported today, and about 300 active exposure sites, Western Health is continuing to work hard
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 11 AUGUST
The rising number of COVID exposure sites in our region has significant consequences for Western Health. The first is that
COVID Operations Bulletin – 10 Aug 21
Hi everyone, There is lots of information in this bulletin as we have made some significant decisions in the last
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 5 AUGUST
I wasn’t expecting to be sending out another bulletin so soon but, as you would no doubt be aware, the
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 4 AUGUST
Today the Victorian Department of Health has downgraded the COVID risk rating for all metropolitan health services, including Western Health.
COVID Operations Update – re Qld 1 Aug
With the rapid changes we have seen as a result of the new COVID cases in Queensland, and the Victorian
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 30 JULY
I’d like to end the week with a shout out to the many staff and teams across Western Health who
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 19 JULY
As you’re no doubt aware, the increasing number of exposure sites across Victoria is now directly affecting Western Health. There
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 15 JULY
I would like to start by acknowledging the impact of the news of the situation in Victoria is having on
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 9 JULY
UPDATED ‘RISK’ RATING As Victoria’s welcome run of no new positive cases continues, the COVID Risk Level guiding all metropolitan
Operations Bulletin – 6 July 2021
While the Victorian Health Service Guidance and Response to COVID Risk level remains at COVID Active, after careful assessment, we
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 29 JUNE
As we’re all aware, the COVID outbreaks in various locations across Australia are of concern. For that reason, we are
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 28 JUNE
As the number of COVID cases in several other states continues to increase, it is vital we remain vigilant here
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 25 JUNE
I’m very pleased to let you know that today we’re easing visitor restrictions across Western Health’s sites, following updated guidelines
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 23 JUNE
With the number of COVID cases reported in NSW increasing today, Western Health is applying the following screening restrictions on
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 18 JUNE
Given the emerging situation in Sydney, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has designated the NSW local government areas of the City
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 11 JUNE
Great news this morning with the first day of zero locally acquired COVID cases reported since the beginning of Victoria’s
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 3 JUNE
Yesterday’s decision by the Victorian Government to extend the lockdown period by a further seven days has not led to
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 2 JUNE
Today I want to emphasise the importance of wearing appropriate PPE. As the outbreak continues to unfold in Victoria, with
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 1 JUNE
Today I have some important updates about working across multiple sites and for different employers – as well as the
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 31 MAY
Western Health’s COVID leadership team has been working hard over the weekend as the Victorian outbreak continues to unfold. You
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – MAY 28
Today I have important updates about the use of PPE across our sites, as well as various changes that are
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 27 MAY
As Victoria’s COVID outbreak continues to develop, it is anticipated that Metropolitan Melbourne will move to COVID Active (Red) today
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 26 MAY
As you will all be aware, the situation in Melbourne is changing rapidly. For this reason I will keep this
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – MAY 25
I would like to start by thanking all of you for your efforts and quick actions this last 24 hours.