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Operations Bulletin
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 17 MAY
Today I’d like to update you about a new Department of Health system that helps health services assess the risk
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – MAY 6
As you may be aware from media coverage, a second local case of COVID-19 has been identified in NSW. In
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 24 APRIL
As you may be aware from the media coverage Perth has been declared a red zone from 2am this morning
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 19 APRIL
Western Health’s COVID leadership team is continuously reviewing regulations across our sites, in line with Department of Health guidelines. Today
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 30 MARCH
As the COVID outbreak in Queensland and northern NSW continues to evolve, the following guidance now applies to all Western
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 27 MARCH
As you may be aware from the media coverage there is an evolving COVID situation in Queensland. In response to
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 15 MARCH 2021
As Victoria’s great run with no new positive case continues, Western Health’s COVID leadership team has once again reviewed the
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 1 MARCH
Following the recent easing of restrictions Victoria-wide, Western Health’s COVID leadership team has again reviewed those that apply across our
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 18 FEBRUARY
Following the welcome end to Victoria’s five-day ‘Circuit Breaker’ lockdown last night, I’m pleased to let you know that many
COVID Bulletin – February 15
The Western Health COVID leadership team has implemented several changes, in line with the Victorian Government’s ‘Circuit Breaker’ Stage 4
COVID Operations Bulletin – 12 Feb 2021
So it’s Friday and here we go again! That’s what I’m thinking and I expect many of you will feel
COVID Operations Bulletin – 10 Feb 2021
As you may well be aware from recent media coverage, we have an emerging situation regarding COVID risk in our
COVID Operations Bulletin – 4 Feb 2021
Late last night the Victorian Premier announced that a new case of COVID-19 had been detected in a hotel quarantine
OPERATIONS BULLETIN UPDATE – WA – 31 JAN
Given the rapidly evolving nature of the Western Australian outbreak, Western Health is putting in place the following strategies to
OPERATIONS BULLETIN UPDATE – NZ – 29 JAN
The New Zealand outbreak continues to evolve rapidly. Further to the Bulletin released on 25 January, DHHS is now requesting
OPERATIONS BULLETIN UPDATE – NZ – 25 Jan
In addition to reviewing this bulletin, all staff are asked to monitor news coverage to remain aware of rapidly emerging
Operations Bulletin Update – re RACFs – 15 Jan
The following update has been provided by our expert Infectious Diseases/Infection Prevention teams specifically for the management of all patients
COVID Bulletin Update 14 Jan – re Qld
Anyone who has arrived into Victoria from 30 December from the QLD LGA’s of Greater Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Redlands, Logan,
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 13 JANUARY
As many of you will be aware, Victoria has introduced a new ‘traffic light’ system that came into effect on
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – MASKS UPDATE
In today’s Operations Bulletin update, I would like to clarify staff guidelines on the wearing of masks, following some incorrect
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 8 JANUARY
In addition to reviewing this bulletin, all staff are asked to read COVID-19 update linked here, from the Victorian Government,
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 6 JANUARY
Welcome news this morning that Victoria has recorded just one positive COVID-19 case over the past 24 hours. However, the
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 4 JANUARY
Welcome to the first Operations Bulletin of 2021. I’d like to say a big thank-you to everybody who worked over
COVID Operations Bulletin – 31 December
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS BULLETIN WAS RELEASED AT 2.30pm TODAY 31 DECEMBER. THIS WAS AHEAD OF THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT’S 3,30pm
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 23 DECEMBER
Western Health’s COVID-19 leadership team is closely monitoring all developments regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in NSW. While it’s very pleasing
Update – COVID Operations Bulletin 20 Dec
Following today’s announcement by the Victorian Government that it now regards the entire Greater Sydney area as a red zone
Update Operations Bulletin – 18 Dec
In addition to reviewing this bulletin, all staff are asked to read the bulletin linked here, from the Victorian Government.
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 16 DECEMBER
As we approach Christmas, our COVID-leadership team has been considering how to facilitate day leave for patients, where appropriate, in
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – DECEMBER 9
Western Health’s COVID-19 leadership is continually evaluating the restrictions in place across our sites. We do this in consultation with
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 2 DECEMBER
With Victoria achieving 33 days of no new cases today, Western Health’s COVID-19 leadership team continues to review workplace restrictions
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 25 NOVEMBER
With Victoria’s great run of no community transmission continuing, our COVID leadership team is also continuing to review the COVID-19
Operations Bulletin – 19 Nov
Please note this bulletin has been updated. As the run of zero COVID-19 cases and deaths thankfully continues in Victoria, Western
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 10 NOVEMBER
Today I’m pleased to let you know about changes to Western Health’s visitor guidelines, following the State Government’s announcement over
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 4 NOVEMBER
Another day of good news, with Victoria recording zero new COVID-19 cases for the fifth consecutive day. These results naturally
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 28 OCTOBER
It’s been a great start to the week with extremely low numbers of COVID cases across Victoria (just two reported
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – OCTOBER 21
Today I’d like to alert you to two important updates on our microsite. Firstly, there have been important amendments to
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 14 OCTOBER
I’m pleased to report that we currently have only one COVID-positive inpatient at Western Health. While that is a milestone
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 7 OCTOBER
Hi everyone, I am worried that I continue to receive calls and emails from distressed relatives who have been told
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 30 SEPTEMBER
Minimising risks to our staff, patients and visitors has been at the very centre of Western Health’s response to COVID-19,
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 25 SEPTEMBER
It’s pleasing to end the week with news that the average number of COVID-19 cases in our community continues to
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 14 SEPTEMBER
It’s been another extremely busy weekend across a number of areas at Western Health, and I’d like to thank everyone
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 9 SEPTEMBER
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton has referred several times to the “stubborn tail” of the COVID-19 curve. Although fantastic
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 7 SEPTEMBER
It has been a mixed weekend for many of us and our families and friends. Some of us were celebrating
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 3 SEPTEMBER
Earlier in the year as the COVID-19 pandemic developed, Western Health established a dedicated COVID Command Centre. This Command Centre
COVID Operations Bulletin – 26 August
Today I’m pleased to let you know about a new range of supports for Western Health staff around the correct
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – AUGUST 24
It’s great to start the week with a very significant drop in the numbers of community transmissions, down to 116
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 19 AUGUST
Ensuring staff have access to appropriate PPE has been a key priority for Western Health ever since we set up
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 17 AUGUST
Today I’m pleased to let you know that the number of COVID-positive inpatients at Western Health is currently 64, which
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 14 AUGUST
Hi everyone, apologies for the ‘late edition’ of the Bulletin – it’s been one of those days! I want to
OPERATIONS BULLETIN – 12 AUGUST
As you’re no doubt aware, we’re experiencing high demand across many areas of Western Health at the moment. I want