Monthly Archives: October 2020

Thanks to those who participated in our face mask decorating activity on RU OK? Day. It was a great way to catch-up and check-in with one another. Below are just some of our wonderful masks.

Thanks to the generous donation of a special care nursery recliner, new parents, Chloe and Colin Hickling, can comfortably bond with their new daughter, Ochre (pictured right). The Ottimo Electric Recliner was kindly gifted by the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation … Continue reading →

In mid-August 2020, we opened our newly refurbished and extended eight bed Critical Care Unit (CCU). Interestingly, almost to the day 30 years ago (19 August 1990,) the previous CCU was opened. This new facility is the fourth incarnation of … Continue reading →

After being on the committee to organise the 150th Anniversary celebrations and seeing all the photos from over those many, many years, Community Network and Volunteer Support Officer, Jude Bridgeman thought she would capture life within a pandemic for the … Continue reading →

As part of our Person Centred Care implementation, Medical Ward staff have been using their new tablets on trolley stations to call families to connect them with their loved ones and to keep them up to date.

With restrictions to visiting times still current in aged care, reducing the impacts of social isolation has never been more important. Our online communication tools are constantly accessed so our residents can still keep in touch with friends and family. … Continue reading →

The VMO Grand Rounds were relaunched in September under the new title of Professional and Clinical Training (PACT) Forum. The program is based on the concept of commitment to continuing professional development and the care of patients and community. The … Continue reading →

Last month, we farewelled Jeff Thomas after 25 years of service to CGH. He has taken up a position at St John Of God in Geelong in the orthopaedic and urology surgical unit where he will be closer to family. … Continue reading →

Corporate Services teams (Supply, Engineering, Finance, Medical Records, Kitchen, Environmental, Security, Catering, ICT, Library, Linen and Business Performance) farewelled Director Corporate Services, Cherie Campbell, on the eve of her road trip across borders back to family in northern Australia. Cherie … Continue reading →

Community Services hosted a fun activity to generate conversations about anything other than COVID-19. Thank you to staff who, over a two week period, brought in a photo of themselves at a young age for display in the tearoom. It … Continue reading →