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With demands on our services remaining constant, I have been asked by a number of staff about how we can make TPCH a more fun and inclusive place to work, ...

With the increased demands on our services and constant surges in patient activity, I have received feedback from staff about TPCH’s ability to sustain its response to these surges as ...

Most staff would know that over recent months, TPCH has been regularly stood up to a Tier 3 for bed capacity. Tier 3 is a whole of organisation response to ...

Many staff would be aware that this week, the hospital made temporary changes to some of its clinical services in response to the significantly high demands we are currently experiencing. ...

Over the last few weeks, TPCH has been experiencing extremely high demands on its services. In response to these demands, the hospital has had to review its existing clinical arrangements.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we celebrate the many administration staff at TPCH who play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care to our patients and community. ...

Yesterday was Anzac Day when we honour those who served and still serve in the protection of our nation. For many staff at TPCH, this national day of remembrance holds ...

This week I’d like to talk about the importance of coming together to achieve positive outcomes.

There is a big focus on infrastructure at the moment. Staff would be aware there are a number of key building projects currently underway and being planned on TPCH campus ...

We are now officially in Autumn, which represents being one step closer to the winter flu season. In the coming weeks, we can expect to see an increase in the ...

As we enter the long Easter weekend, I am reminded about new beginnings and rejuvenation. This is particularly significant for us in health care when we are constantly faced with ...

This week TPCH received formal notification from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) of its continuing accreditation for a further three years, following our short notice assessment in November ...

I’d like to start by extending a big thanks to everyone for their efforts and hard work in continuing to provide high quality care to our patients and consumers at ...

I’m back on deck this week after spending a week in Wellington, New Zealand. It was a good chance to recharge and enjoy a change of scenery. As many of ...

It’s been another busy week with the hospital moving into MN-wide Tier 3 capacity. I acknowledge everyone’s commitment towards working together to ensure we can manage the current high demands ...

I would like to let staff know that we are expecting some media coverage on 7 News tonight about the heart transplant service at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).

By the time you read this message, I’ll already be on my way to spend a week in windy Wellington in New Zealand, a break I booked early last year. ...

I’m glad to be back at TPCH this week after being on two weeks emergent leave. As mentioned in my last message, I’ve spent the last couple of months arranging ...

TPCH and Metro North have been experiencing a sustained increased demand on our services over the past few weeks. A big thanks must go to the entire TPCH team ...

This week has highlighted the importance of teamwork. With the wet weather challenges impacting many staff, families and facilities throughout Metro North this week, we have seen staff across the ...

With the turn of the new year, we welcome many new staff to TPCH. For those of us who have worked in health care for some time, the presence of ...

With the turn of the new year, we welcome many new staff to TPCH. For those of us who have worked in health care for some time, the presence of ...

Welcome to 2024! I hope you had some time to relax with your family and friends during the festive period, and recharge your batteries for what will be another busy ...

This will be my final message for the year and I would like to thank everyone for their contributions and hard work throughout 2023. It’s been another big year and ...

TPCH was well represented at the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards on Friday night, with 10 finalists across the categories.

As we enter the festive season, I’d like to remind staff to stay safe. Around this time of year, most of us are busier than normal. Our minds are thinking ...

We’ve been reading a lot about our State health services in the media lately. It reminds us that health is a very complex area and that the work we do ...

We’ve been reading a lot about our State health services in the media lately. It reminds us that health is a very complex area and that the work we do ...

Congratulations to the entire TPCH team on a successful Accreditation week. This was the hospital’s first ever Short Notice Accreditation process and we were pleased to hear some very positive ...

What a big week it has been for TPCH! It was fitting that the week began with World Kindness Day on Monday 13 November, a global day of recognition that ...

Staff may have seen the recent media coverage on 7 News about the passing of two heart transplant patients at The Prince Charles Hospital relating to a fungal infection event.

We received notification yesterday morning that Short Notice Assessment for TPCH will commence on Monday 13 November and continue for a total of five days, concluding Friday 17 November.

Last night, Metro North held its annual Research Excellence Awards event and I am pleased to share that a number of researchers from TPCH were recognised for their work. Congratulations ...

Wow, what a big week we’ve had with our TPCH Charlies Week celebrations, marking our hospital’s 69th birthday. It’s been a great, fun-filled week with some fantastic activities (and lots of ...

Monday 23 October is the start of our annual TPCH Charlies Week celebrations, our hospital’s official birthday week. TPCH Week is an opportunity to come together as the fantastic team ...

It’s just over one week to go until our annual TPCH Charlies Week celebrations, to run from 23 to 27 October. This is an opportunity for us to come together ...

October is a big month of celebrations, with Mental Health Week (7-15 October), National Safe Work Month (throughout October), Operational Services Recognition Week (2-6 October) and Malnutrition Awareness Week (9-13 ...

It’s always exciting to see our talented TPCH teams receiving recognition on the world stage. Recently, TPCH received two international accolades as part of Newsweek’s annual healthcare awards.

This week we celebrated Dementia Action Week (18-24 September), an important reminder for us to gain a deeper understanding of dementia so we can better support our patients to live ...

Yesterday was RUOK? Day, which called on all of us to let the people we care about know we’re here, and really hear them. It was fantastic to see a ...

A reminder that nominations for our annual TPCH Staff Excellence Awards are now open until 5pm Monday 18 September. These Awards are our opportunity to celebrate the achievements of staff ...

Today is the first day of spring, a time of year which symbolises rebirth, renewal and revival. Spring is commonly a time when we start feeling better with the warmer ...

It’s great to be back at TPCH following my time in at Metro North as Acting Chief Operating Officer. It was an excellent opportunity to gain higher level oversight about ...

TPCH’s Staff Excellence Awards provide an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work and contributions of individual staff and teams who are committed to creating a great organisation through putting our ...

This is my last day as Acting Executive Director TPCH before Tami Photinos returns on Monday. It’s been a true privilege to cover this role and meet and work with ...

Wow! Coming to the end of my fourth week as Acting Executive Director TPCH, I have met some truly amazing people, had some laughs and shared some challenges. One of ...

Our Director of Medical Services, Dr Donna O’Sullivan last week shared the news that she would be finishing up at TPCH in early February 2024, with the plan to begin ...

Each day, I am reminded of how fortunate we are to work with and care for people from so many diverse cultures and backgrounds at TPCH.

As most of you are aware, I will be acting in the position of Executive Director TPCH for the next four weeks while Tami Photinos undertakes the acting Chief Operating ...

As we work through this busy period, I would like to reflect on the position we hold as health care workers. In health, we are all care takers – whether ...

As we enter the new financial year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their efforts in continuing to support the delivery of high quality care ...

A big shout out to our physiotherapy department who showed how a push up challenge is done!

In the lead up to the start of short notice accreditation, we are focussing each week on some of the standards. This week we’re looking at Standard 1 (clinical governance) ...

In the midst of this challenging period, it is always good to celebrate our achievements and this week, I have some wins to share.

In the lead up to the start of short notice accreditation, we are focussing each week on some of the standards.

As we head towards the end of the financial year, I would like to extend a big thanks to all teams across TPCH.

Here is the second Accreditation update to assist TPCH staff in preparing for short notice assessment which can occur at any time from July 1.

Some good news for those staff who haven’t had the chance to complete the Have your Say staff survey yet.

Here is the first of four Accreditation updates to be distributed weekly over the next month before July 1, the date from which short notice assessment can occur at anytime.

This week marked the official start of winter which represents an extremely challenging period for our hospital.

Today marks the start of Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week, a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of ...

This week is National Volunteer Week, when we celebrate the wonderful volunteers who support the important work we do here at TPCH caring for our patients and community.

Happy International Nurses Day! Today we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of our nurses at TPCH and across the broader community.

This week, I am proud to announce that TPCH has earned a position on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospital 2023 list

On Tuesday 25 April, we honoured those men and women who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations in the protection of our country.

Yesterday, I had a special opportunity to spend time at TPCH Early Education Centre to experience the wonderful work being done through the Grandfriends program, an initiative of the Older ...

I hope everyone had the opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved down time during the recent Easter long weekend.

It’s good to be back at TPCH after spending some relaxing time in the beautiful New Zealand. It was a great opportunity to refresh and reset for the busy months ...

This is my final day as Acting Executive Director before Tami Photinos returns next week. I’d like to take this opportunity to convey my sincere thanks to everyone for their ...

My ongoing thanks to everyone for their continued hard work and support. As I come to the end of my second week as Acting Executive Director, I would like to ...

Thank you to everyone for making me feel so welcome during my first week as Acting Executive Director, TPCH. I always enjoy coming to Charlies, so it’s great to get ...

Earlier this week, we celebrated Hospitality Workers in Health Care Day to acknowledge the valuable work of our Food Services and Patient Support Services staff.

Happy International Women’s Day! Today is when we celebrate the achievements of women in our workforce, raise awareness about discrimination, and take action to drive gender equality. The theme for ...

This week, TPCH held a special First Nation Community and Consumer Connection day to mark the launch our first ever Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community and Consumer Council (Traditional ...

As our hospital sees more and more patients, the need to become more innovative and change the way we think about delivering care to our patients, becomes increasingly important.

This week, I’d like to start by touching on the topic of heart health, in light of February being Heart Health month. This month is especially meaningful for me, not ...

This year we will begin to see a number of physical changes throughout the hospital and campus, as we start planning for various upgrades and expansions to meet the growing ...

This year we will begin to see a number of physical changes throughout the hospital and campus, as we start planning for various upgrades and expansions to meet the growing ...

In my travels this week, I’ve been noticing many more smiling faces throughout the hospital – a result of the recent change to mask requirements from the shift to Green ...

Welcome to the second week of 2023! We are starting to see more activity around the hospital with the return of staff, patients and visitors following the holiday break.

Welcome to the second week of 2023! We are starting to see more activity around the hospital with the return of staff, patients and visitors following the holiday break.

Welcome to 2023! I hope you had some time to relax with your family and friends during the festive period, and recharge your batteries for what will be another busy ...

Earlier this week we heard about the tragic incident involving Queensland Police Service officers. We were saddened to learn soon after, that one of the two officers who did not ...

Earlier this week we heard about the tragic incident involving Queensland Police Service officers. We were saddened to learn soon after, that one of the two officers who did not ...

Wow, what a big week we’ve had with our TPCH Charlies Week celebrations. It’s been a great, fun-filled week with some fantastic activities (and lots of food!). The Executive team ...

Last Thursday evening, we held our inaugural TPCH NAIDOC and Reconciliation Excellence Awards as part of our TPCH Charlies Week celebrations.

Wow, what a big week we’ve had with our TPCH Charlies Week celebrations. It’s been a great, fun-filled week with some fantastic activities (and lots of food!). The Executive team ...

Welcome to TPCH Charlies Week, when we celebrate the great work of our team at TPCH. This week is an opportunity to take some time in our busy schedules, something ...

Next week is TPCH Charlies Week, our annual hospital celebration where we thank our staff for all of their hard work throughout the year. We have a great line up ...

Yesterday, finalists were announced for the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards and I’m pleased to advise that some of our TPCH staff and teams were part of this finalist group, ...

Today is White Ribbon Day, an opportunity to think about how we can each play a role in eliminating gendered violence and understand that anyone can be affected by domestic ...

Today is Remembrance Day, when we honour those veterans who have died while serving in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

This week, we reached an important milestone with the conclusion of Queensland’s declared public health emergency. This has meant the removal of mask mandates within our hospital facility as well ...

As most of you would be aware, the declared public health emergency expired on 31 October. Here is a summary of the changes relating to TPCH.

At 5pm today, nominations for TPCH Staff Excellence Awards close, so it’s your last chance to put forward any nominations you’ve been meaning to submit. There are many excellent performers ...

Last week we received some exciting news about our Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgical Services which have been prominently listed in the Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023.

Today is Allied Health Professions Day and I’d like to acknowledge the many allied health staff at TPCH who support the delivery of high quality care to our patients. These ...

Please be advised that the Building Management System which delivers critical alarm alerts to mobile phones and pagers is currently offline due to an unexpected technical issue.

This week, I was told by a patient I must be a fun boss, not a stern boss. This comment came about through a conversation I started up with this ...

Over the last week, we’ve heard a lot in the public arena about the current challenges facing our health care system. As health workers, hearing about these challenges strikes a ...

Following on from the Metro North Chief Executive’s message on Friday, I would like to clarify those TPCH buildings where face mask requirements have been relaxed:

Yesterday was a national public holiday to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. While most of us had the day off from work to acknowledge this significant ...

Earlier this week, we transitioned to Tier 0 which indicates mild community transmission and a return to more business-as-usual activity. Great news!

This morning, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet received formal advice that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away. The Prince Charles Hospital has a special affiliation with Her ...

Today is R U OK Day, a day to remind us about the importance of looking out for our colleagues to make sure they’re okay. This year, the Metro North ...

Yesterday was the official start of spring. This is a timely reminder that we have passed through the worst of winter and are now looking ahead to getting back to ...

With the move to Tier 2 last week, we are gradually getting back to business as usual with the recommencement of more planned care. We are hopeful this trend will ...

This week, we welcomed the much-awaited step down to Tier 2 of Metro North’s COVID and Influenza Response Plan, which means the recommencement of more planned care within our facility. ...

As advised on Friday, Metro North is planning to move to Tier 2 in its COVID and Influenza Response Plan this Wednesday 17 August. This is based on the continuation ...

This afternoon it was announced that Metro North is planning to transition back to Tier 2 in its COVID and Influenza Response Plan from next Wednesday 17 August. This transition ...

This week we celebrate an important milestone with the 10th anniversary of our Children’s Service. While I have only been at TPCH for a small part of the service’s operation, ...

Saturday 6 August marks the 10th anniversary of Children’s Services at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH). To celebrate this milestone, TPCH was planning to host a range of events for ...

As we reach the end of another busy week, I would like to thank everyone for their unwavering efforts and support. Your hard work and commitment are ensuring TPCH can ...

Thank you to all staff for everything you’ve been doing to keep yourselves as healthy and as safe as possible in the current environment. We have many staff away at ...

Due to our current surge with increasing numbers of COVID-19 admissions and furloughed staff, additional measures will be implemented over the next 4 weeks as part of Metro North’s current ...

We are all feeling the demands of our busy winter period which is likely to continue for several weeks. Large admission numbers, COVID, flu and staff illness are all impacting ...

TPCH continues to experience increasing demands on our services. The Executive team would like to express a sincere thank you to everyone for your hard work and efforts in continuing ...

It’s good to be back at TPCH after spending a month in at Metro North as Acting Chief Operating Officer. It was an excellent opportunity to work with other facilities ...

A lot is happening at the moment, so I felt it was important to update everyone on the main challenges TPCH is facing at the moment.

This week, we celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is an opportunity for staff to learn about First Nations culture ...

We would like to extend a sincere thanks to each and every staff member at TPCH for their extraordinary efforts over the last few weeks. This week has been extremely ...

Today is my last day as Acting Executive Director TPCH and I would like to thank everyone for their hard work and support, especially in the current environment. While my ...

What another busy week it has been for TPCH! All areas of the hospital are experiencing a high level of demand as we head further into winter.

I have reached the end of my first week as Acting Executive Director TPCH and am very excited to join the Charlies team, even if only for a short while.

Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), a time for all of us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to ...

Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), a time for all of us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to ...

This week is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to celebrate the valuable work of our volunteers who generously support TPCH in providing a high quality and compassionate experience for our ...

Please be advised that with the upcoming Federal Election to be held this Saturday, 21 May, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has confirmed there will be no mobile polling services ...

TPCH Executive Leadership Team in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services and TPCH’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team are pleased to open nominations for TPCH’s ...

It’s been an increasingly wet week and I hope everyone is staying safe and dry. We know these weather conditions can impact staff travel to work, so please keep this ...

Today is Administrative Professionals Day where we recognise the great work of our administrative staff in supporting the delivery of high quality patient care at TPCH.

This week, we have seen changes to our local pandemic response with the transition to Tier 3, as well as broader changes with the further easing of restrictions with regard ...

As advised in today’s Metro North COVID-19 Vidcast, Metro North will move to Tier 3 from 7am, Tuesday 26 April. This change will result in more planned care and some ...

On Tuesday afternoon, Metro North moved to Tier 4 in its COVID-19 response plan due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 patients in its care, and the large ...

This week, we celebrated the transition of Clinical Support Services back to TPCH with a free staff breakfast. We had a fantastic response from staff and it was great to ...

Most of you would be aware that Metro North remains in Tier 3 of its COVID-19 due to the number of staff away, either with COVID-19 or as close contacts. ...

A reminder that TPCH Governance Implementation Change Plan will be announced via Teams TODAY, Thursday 31 March 2022, from 11.45am – 12.15pm.

Please be advised that TPCH Governance Implementation Change Plan will be announced via Teams tomorrow, Thursday 31 March 2022, from 11.45am – 12.15pm.

With the transition back to Tier 3 this week due to the number of staff away from the workplace, I would like to thank everyone for being so flexible and ...

As you may have seen from yesterday’s Metro North Incident Controller message, we have again moved to Tier 3 due to the increase in the number of staff who are ...

As we reach the end of another week, I hope that everyone is staying well and safe. In recent weeks, a lot has happened, not only with the severe flood ...

As we reach the end of another week, I hope that everyone is staying well and safe. In recent weeks, a lot has happened, not only with the severe flood ...

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, March 8 is the day when we celebrate the many achievements of women and girls across the world.

It has been an unforgettable week for everyone in south east Queensland. Many of us probably know someone whose home or business has been adversely impacted by the recent severe ...

I would like to extend my thoughts and wishes to those TPCH staff and families who have been impacted by the recent severe weather event in South East Queensland. I ...

This weekend we have seen intense rainfall across South-East Queensland with many of us affected by widespread flooding. In times like this, we see how our staff go above and beyond ...

As we reach the end of another week, it is welcome news that from Monday 28 February, Metro North will transition to Tier 2. This means we can start to ...

Metro North Health is introducing a new electronic referrals system called Smart Referrals Workflow Solution which will go live on Monday 14 March 2022. This new system replaces our current ...

Welcome to the end of another week. TPCH remains in Tier 3 and we are gradually resuming semi-urgent and long wait category 2 planned care, with a focus on virtual ...

Welcome to another week. Today, we welcome back many staff to TPCH who have been working from home in accordance with the previous Tier of our COVID-19 response. It’s good ...

We’ve come to the end of another week, and remain at Tier 3 as part of our COVID-19 response. A reminder that with this move of Tier, the current COVID working ...

On Monday, Metro North moved to Tier 3 in its COVID-19 response plan due to lower reported community transmission, fewer hospitalisations, as well as less COVID-19 positive staff or close ...

Welcome to another week. As mentioned in today’s message from the Metro North Incident Controller, Metro North has now moved to Tier 3 in its COVID-19 response plan, due to lower ...

We’ve reached the end of another week and I would like to thank everyone for their great work. Doing great work in the current environment is no easy task, as each ...

I hope everyone coped with the hot weather during the last couple of days – it certainly reminds us we live in the sunshine state! Just a reminder that The Café ...

Welcome to the first day of February 2022. There is no doubt we are still in the midst of summer with the next couple of days going to be extremely ...

Welcome to another week! Throughout this week I would like to highlight and celebrate some of the teams and individuals who have been supporting TPCH’s COVID-19 response. During the last two ...

We’ve had another big week at TPCH! At the risk of it sounding like ground hog day, I would like thank everyone for keeping up the brilliant work in addressing the ...

As we keep moving ahead with our COVID-19 response, TPCH staff keep stepping up every day to ensure our patients and community are well cared for. My thanks goes to ...

TPCH staff continue to provide excellent care to our patients, despite the many challenges we face daily. Thank you everyone for doing such a fabulous job! Onwards and upwards!

Welcome to what we expect will be another big week. Our teams continue their work to support the current Tier 4 COVID-19 response, making the necessary changes to our practices ...

Thank you to everyone for your continued efforts and hard work in supporting our current Tier 4 COVID-19 response. It has certainly been another huge week and everyone has stepped ...

Today I would like to address the important topic of fit testing. Fit testing is an essential practice in keeping everyone safe so it is imperative that all staff are ...

Thank you to all of our teams who are mobilising the various changes required following Metro North’s transition to Tier 4 in its COVID-19 Response Plan yesterday. Details of the ...

Today, Metro North transitioned to Tier 4 in its COVID-19 Response Plan. Please read today’s Metro North Incident Controller message for details on what this change means for our services ...

Welcome to another busy week as we continue our response to the current COVID-19 situation. As mentioned in the Metro North Incident Controller’s weekend messages, we are seeing a steady ...

What a week! As COVID-19 increases within our community, we are faced with many new challenges on a daily basis with regard to our work and our health. As health ...

Thank you to everyone for continuing to step up to meet the challenges of the current environment. Some staff may be aware that TPCH has several key groups involved in driving ...

TPCH continues its response to the ever changing COVID-19 environment. Each day we work together through the different challenges and scenarios we are faced with, to ensure we can meet ...

Thank you for continuing to work through and accommodate the many changes we are facing with the current COVID-19 situation. This is new territory and we are doing everything possible ...

Welcome to what will be another big week as we continue our response to the changing COVID-19 situation. This is my first day back from annual leave and I would ...

What a huge week it’s been for everyone. With the daily challenges of COVID-19 and its impact on our hospital, I appreciate that we are all feeling the pressures of ...

As the week progresses, so too does our COVID-19 response. Each day brings new challenges and we thank everyone for taking on these challenges with such commitment and flexibility. We ...

Welcome to 2022. As we enter the new year, TPCH continues its response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in our community. We appreciate this is a time of ...

Please be advised that as of today, TPCH has opened a dedicated Staff Only Fever Clinic to support to the increasing number of TPCH staff requiring testing for COVID-19.