Monthly Archives: June 2016

The CGHS Dietetic Department is urging staff to think about their diet, especially with the current cold and flu season. Dieticians recently facilitated cooking demonstrations as a result of interest from staff following Wellvember last year and have since had … Continue reading →

Paddy and Murphy are having a pint in the pub, when some scuba divers come on the TV. Paddy says, “Murphy, why is it deep sea divers always sit on the side of the boat with air tanks on their … Continue reading →

Physiotherapist Julie Blake is now using new equipment with residents of MC Donald Wing and acute patients at Maffra Hospital. Julie said the recumbent exercise bike was designed to allow people with physical limitations to get on and off it easily. “The … Continue reading →

All staff are invited to the flag raising ceremony at Sale Hospital on Monday 4 July as part of Central Gippsland Health Service’s annual NAIDOC Week celebrations. The ceremony will be held outside the main entrance of CGHS in Guthridge … Continue reading →

The roof is on! It is great to see the progress of the CGHS Oncology Redevelopment project which is on schedule with the completion date still expected to be August. The new roof has just gone on and you will … Continue reading →

DonateLife Week will be recognised at Central Gippsland Health Service from Sunday 31 July to Sunday 7 August. CGHS donation nurse specialist, Sue Shadbolt, urged all staff to consider the importance of organ donation. Sue said DonateLife Victoria coordinated organ … Continue reading →

Standard 3– Preventing and Controlling Healthcare Associated Infections The primary aims of the NSQHS Standards are to protect the public from harm and improve the quality of care provided by health service organisations. The Standards provide: Standard 3: The intention … Continue reading →