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Operations Bulletin
Operations Bulletin – 28 September
With COVID cases continuing to decline, the state government and public health services are shifting to a more ‘business as
Operations Bulletin | 8 September 2022
As community prevalence of Covid and patients requiring hospitalization declines, we continue to review, monitor and evaluate the risk to
Operations Bulletin – 23 August
Pleasingly, we’re seeing a significant reduction in COVID cases across Victoria, which has been reflected in Western Health’s number of
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 21 July
I am sure you are all well aware of the pressures on our current services with the increasing number of
Operations Bulletin – 13 July
Increasing rates of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory illnesses are resulting in very high demand for care across all metropolitan health
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 8 JULY
Dear All, With the increasing volume of patients being admitted to hospitals across Victoria, there is a requirement for Western
Operations Bulletin – 6 July
Thank you to all staff for your hard work and dedication in what continues to be a very busy time
Operations Bulletin | 22 June
Demand for our services remains high with 509 patients presenting to our emergency departments yesterday. A number of initiatives, some
Operations Bulletin – 16 June
Western Health has experienced very high demand for our services over recent weeks and I wanted to acknowledge the efforts
Operations Bulletin – 3 June
For the last couple of years, these Operations Bulletins have largely and necessarily had a COVID focus. While COVID certainly
Operations Bulletin | 23 May
With the onset of cooler weather, COVID cases continue to be high in the community and Victoria has recorded more
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 19 MAY
Firstly, I want to thank staff for responding so well to the increased demand for our services over the past
Operations Bulletin – 11 May
We’re seeing a rise in COVID cases in the community and a corresponding increase in hospitalisations across health services and
Operations Bulletin – 2 May
A quick update from me today regarding a reminder to use QR codes in tearooms, density quotients and new weekly
Operations Bulletin | 26 April
In line with Department of Health guidance, Western Health is easing visitation restrictions from today.
Operations Bulletin – 19 April
My thanks again to those of you who worked over the Easter long weekend. To those of you who had
Operations Bulletin – 13 April
As we approach the Easter long weekend period I would like to advise that we have increased the provision of
Operations Bulletin – 11 April
With the seven-day rolling average across the state now in excess of 10,500 reported COVID cases and increasing numbers of
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 24 MARCH
Good afternoon all, In today’s bulletin, I have some important messages about the coming deadline for the mandatory third dose
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 10 MARCH
I have a few important matters to update you on this week. As COVID hospitalisations reduce and case numbers remain
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 28 FEBRUARY
I have a number of important updates for you in today’s Operations Bulletin. First, the Department of Health has recently
Operations Bulletin – 21 February
Good afternoon all, In today’s bulletin, I provide an update on changes to the staff attestation, changes in the Critical
Operations Bulletin – 15 February
Good afternoon all, A short bulletin from me today. COVID numbers continue to trend down across the state, which reflects
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 14 FEBRUARY
Good afternoon, In positive news, the statewide Pandemic Code Brown was lifted at midday today, as the numbers of COVID
Operations Bulletin – 8 February 2022
Good morning all, I’m pleased to report that the numbers of COVID cases in the community, hospitalisations and healthcare staff
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 3 FEBRUARY
Good morning all, Across the state, we’re continuing to see stabilisation of COVID cases in the community, hospitalisations and healthcare
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 28 JANUARY
Good afternoon all, After what has been a very busy period at Western Health and across the healthcare sector, it
COVID Operations Bulletin | Pandemic Code Brown – 19 January
Good afternoon all, In response to the increasing numbers of COVID-19 hospitalisations and furloughed workforce state-wide, the Department of Health
Operations Bulletin – 18 January
Good afternoon all, I’m pleased to report that the number of staff furloughed due to exposure or COVID diagnosis is
COVID Ops Bulletin – 14 Jan 22
Good afternoon all, As we head into the weekend, I wanted to update you on key changes that have occurred
COVID Operations Bulletin – 13 Jan 22
Good afternoon all, Another day with very high case numbers and a corresponding increase in demand for our service, however
Operations Bulletin – 12 January
In today’s bulletin, I provide an update on new Department of Health rules coming into place this week regarding visitors
Operations Bulletin – 11 January
We saw some large numbers reported for COVID positive cases in Victoria over the weekend, perhaps driven by the Victorian
Operations Bulletin – 7 January
There’s no denying that omicron is putting health systems to the test and no one is more aware of this
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 6 JANUARY
We have some significant updates to announce in today’s Operations Bulletin. First, we’re pleased to let you know that, from
Operations Bulletin – 5 January
Today’s COVID bulletin includes an important update on new N95 mask guidelines for Western Health staff, as well as further
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 31 DECEMBER
Overnight the Department of Health released new guidelines for the furloughing of healthcare workers, as part of the updated Pandemic
COVID Operations Bulletin 23 Dec 2021
We are coming towards the end of another year where COVID has continued to make its presence felt. Today’s bulletin
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 20 DECEMBER
As the number of Omicron cases reported in the community increases, Western Health’s COVID leadership team is – as always
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 16 DECEMBER
With increasing cases reported over the past few days – including a number of confirmed cases of Omicron in Victoria
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 8 DECEMBER
With the number of community COVID cases remaining relatively high, I know that many of you are feeling the impact
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