{"id":18561,"date":"2023-12-20T10:17:40","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T00:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/?page_id=18561"},"modified":"2023-12-20T11:14:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T01:14:06","slug":"executive-messages-archive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/executive-messages-archive","title":{"rendered":"Executive Messages Archive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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id=\"menu-item-21426\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-21426\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/board-chair-messages\">Board Chair Messages<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li id=\"menu-item-21425\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-21425\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/ce-messages\">Chief Executive Messages<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-21428\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-21428\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/staff-news\/staff-council-messages\">Staff Council Messages<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-21424\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-21424\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/staff-news\/facility-messages\">Facility Messages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 article-list ed-list\"><div class=\"month\">\n<h3>December 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20221216\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As you may all be aware, there is a small surge in COVID-19 infections currently in our community. This is reflected in our inpatient and Virtual Ward numbers, Emergency Department ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20221216\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221222\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal &#038; Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Research Alliance for Urban Goori Health (RAUGH) was established in 2021 as a formal partnership between Metro North Health, the University of Queensland\u2019s Poche Centre for Indigenous Health (UQ ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221222\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221216\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The next two weeks are likely to be very busy as people\u2019s usual community healthcare services might be closed. To help manage demand, next week we\u2019re launching a 12 days ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221216\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221209\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">From 1 January, Queensland\u2019s voluntary assisted dying legislation will come into effect. From that day anyone who meets the strict eligibility criteria will have the option of requesting medical assistance ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221209\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221202\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It\u2019s been a busy week across Metro North with a lot of events and activities celebrating staff achievements and connecting with consumers and patients. Throughout the week The Prince Charles ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221202\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20221209\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As we head into December and Christmas, it&#8217;s timely to remind everyone about our obligations under the Gifts and Benefits Procedure.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20221209\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20221223\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Well colleagues, here we are at the end of 2022 and what a year.\u00a0There has been so much happening across Metro North and nurses and midwives have once again done ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20221223\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20221209\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It has been a while since I have sent a Friday communications message to my colleagues, and I apologise for that. Like many of you the week gets away from ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20221209\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20221213\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Much has happened in the November-December period: Metro North Staff Excellence Awards Night; Other highlights; Christmas wishes; Christmas quotes to ponder\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20221213\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221223\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This is our last message of the year and we wanted to thank you for your work and commitment. It\u2019s been a challenge at times as we\u2019ve dealt with high ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221223\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20221212\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">On Friday night we celebrated the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards 2022. The event was a lot of fun and it was fantastic to see people so enthusiastic about recognising ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20221212\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20221223\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Wishing you all a happy holiday season and I express my appreciation for all you do and have done for our care participants and thank you for your support of ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20221223\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20221202\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It is my great pleasure to welcome Shirley Thompson as the new Director of Nursing, Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk (CGSQR). Shirley joins us from Patient Safety and Quality ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20221202\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20221202\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Queensland Health and our industrial partners are currently negotiating several enterprise agreements. Queensland Health seeks to negotiate fair agreements that recognise the valued work of our employees while preserving our ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20221202\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/acoo-20221223\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Since acting Chief Operating Officer I have been very impressed with the cooperation and collegiality across our clinical directorates. It\u2019s wonderful to see everyone so committed to patient centred care ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/acoo-20221223\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/cdho-20221212\">Message from the Acting Chief Digital Health Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 December 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Christmas is fast approaching, and it has been another busy year for everyone. To see the year off with some good news, I am pleased to confirm the commencement of ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/cdho-20221212\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>November 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221125\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As you know, Metro North will open three new satellite hospitals at Caboolture, Kallangur and Bribie Island. On Wednesday a small number of us visited the Caboolture Satellite Hospital site. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221125\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20221125\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are approaching our peak weather and natural disaster season. This year the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a hot and wet summer. This means we will likely see more ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20221125\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20221125\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">At Metro North Health we are responsible for keeping the healthcare data of our patients safe and secure.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20221125\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20221125\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">With Christmas rapidly approaching, I just wanted to update you on the last pay period of 2022 and first of 2023. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20221125\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20221122\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Staff Excellence Awards is a signature event on our calendar each year, celebrating staff who make a significant contribution to our organisation and demonstrate a strong commitment ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20221122\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221118\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Last Friday the Board Chair Jim McGowan, Deputy Chair Dr Kim Forrester, myself and ED Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk Michele Gardner visited Caboolture to provide the follow up ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221118\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20221118\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As we approach the end of the year it can be a challenging time for many people. As part of our wellbeing support for staff have a range of resources ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20221118\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20221118\">Message from the Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Research is critical to advancing healthcare. A key goal in the Metro North Research Strategy is to find ways to support research and researchers to continue their work to find ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20221118\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20221117\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This is a belated column, as I was aware that the follow-up review of the implementation of the recommendations from the Governance Review into Surgical Services at Caboolture Hospital was ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20221117\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221111\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  11 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today is Remembrance Day, a special day to reflect on the sacrifices made during war so that we can live in peace. We have a long history with the defence ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221111\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic-cmo-20221110\">Message from the COVID-19 Health Incident Controller and the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today we have seen an announcement for shift from \u2018green\u2019 to \u2018amber\u2019 in the COVID-19 traffic light system in Queensland, due to increased community transmission and hospitalisations for COVID-19 under ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic-cmo-20221110\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20221109\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are currently seeing a slight increase in patients with COVID in our hospitals and virtual ward, so it\u2019s timely to remind all staff about our COVID precautions.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20221109\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221104\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  4 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I have thoroughly enjoyed talking with people at listening posts this week with Jane Hancock. There are so many clever people across the organisation. This week I\u2019ve receive some excellent ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221104\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20221102\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 November 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">On Monday night the public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 ended. This doesn\u2019t mean COVID is gone, but we have moved to living with COVID.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20221102\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>October 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20221028\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 October 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Accreditation is an important way of ensuring that we continue to deliver the high quality care which our community expects. Accreditation is independent recognition that the hospital and health services ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20221028\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20221028\">Message from the Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 October 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I\u2019m excited to be able to draw your attention to a wonderful new initiative to support clinicians to undertake a PhD. Metro North is delighted to be partnering with UQ ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20221028\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20221028\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 October 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">On Monday 31 October, the Public Health emergency declaration will be lifted. This means that most Chief Health Officer Directions will be revoked and COVID-19 will be managed via a ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20221028\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221024\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 October 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We have held a series of Compassion Labs with Mary Freer across the health service which have been well received. Mary\u2019s four steps of compassion are to show up, understand, ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221024\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221014\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 October 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North is committed to improving health outcomes and providing culturally safe healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This week we launched a new initiative through BreastScreen ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221014\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20221014\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 October 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I am pleased and excited to acknowledge today is the internationally celebrated Allied Health Professions day (AHP Day).\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20221014\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/cdho-20221014\">Message from the Chief Digital Health Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 October 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Work is underway for Metro North\u2019s ieMR rollout with the first order of business\u2013 the implementation of Enterprise Scheduling Management (ESM) across Metro North Health. ESM is a module of ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/cdho-20221014\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221007\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  7 October 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">In 2017, Metro North launched our MN32: NextCare aspirational roadmap. At the time, even 15 years seemed like a tight timeframe to achieve some of our stretch goals. In the ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221007\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/spaisd-20221007\">Message from the Executive Director Strategy, Planning, Assets and Infrastructure, and Strategic Developments<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  7 October 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week we welcome a new addition to the portfolio, with the commencement of a new Director, so I thought it timely to provide an update on the portfolio and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/spaisd-20221007\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>September 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220930\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 September 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Last week I had the pleasure of attending the graduation ceremony for our Deadly Start students. The event was a lovely celebration of what the students have achieved. The Minister ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220930\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220930\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 September 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Board met at the Nundah Community Health Centre at Nundah on 27 September. It was wonderful to resume our commitment to meet in different locations across the ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220930\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-220923\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 September 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are continuing to work on our recovery from COVID and winter demand. The numbers are coming down but there\u2019s still a way to go until we get back to ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-220923\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220923\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 September 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week I was delighted to attend the launch of Metro North\u2019s Newborn Screening Service and online education program. The service has been designed to elevate newborn screening practices across ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220923\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220914\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 September 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">While this message comes a little earlier in the week than usual, I can confirm it is not Friday yet. It is however a momentous occasion for Metro North Health ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220914\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220909\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 September 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We awoke today to the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty embodied the idea that \u2018leadership is managing government and politics; ruling with ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220909\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220905\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 September 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Board met last week in the Australian Unity Boardroom in the wonderfully refurbished Edith Cavell Building on the Herston campus.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220905\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220902\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 September 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Next Thursday, 8 September, is R U OK? Day. There are currently 1325 Staff across Metro North skilled in having an R U OK? Conversation. Our Metro North R U ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220902\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>August 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220829\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 August 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are proud to be part of an organisation whose staff consistently go above and beyond to deliver and support the delivery of exceptional health services. With just over 23,000 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220829\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220826\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 August 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">You may have seen the announcement today by the Acting Director-General in relation to appointments to the Department of Health Senior Leadership Team. A number of these appointments are talented ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220826\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/coo-20220826\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 August 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are continuing to work on our recovery from COVID and winter demand. The numbers are coming down but there\u2019s still a way to go until we get back to ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/coo-20220826\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20220819\">Message from the Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 August 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are absolutely delighted to be able to announce that Metro North has welcomed Dr Sarah Winch RN BA Hons. PhD (Q) and Dr Lyn Woodward BAppSc (QUT), MAppSc (Brunel ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20220819\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220819\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 August 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I\u2019m pleased to see this week we have continued to see a slight decrease in demand. We are almost at the end of Winter and as the respiratory impacts start ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220819\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220812\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 August 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The past few months have continued to be busy. We are now starting to see a slight decrease in demand. We are preparing to move to Tier 2 in our ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220812\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220805\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 August 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week we have seen a large drop in our COVID patient numbers and the number of staff on sick leave is coming down. Please visit a pop-up kiosk next ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220805\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220805\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 August 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This month\u2019s report is a little later than usual as I have had the opportunity to visit the hospital and health facilities on Norfolk Island. As you may be aware, ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220805\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>July 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220729\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 July 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">What a week we\u2019ve had! We have continued to see high demand coupled with high staff sick leave. Unfortunately, it looks like the current situation will continue for a few ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220729\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220722\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 July 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As you all continue to respond to waves and surges of COVID, the recognition and acknowledgement that you are all health heroes is not lost on Metro North Executive and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220722\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220715\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 July 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Demand is still high and we have many staff off across Metro North. Thank you all for your ongoing work to ensure we continue to deliver high quality care. I ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220715\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20220715\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 July 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I\u2019m happy to report that Metro North concluded Financial Year 2021-22 with a small surplus. This positive result occurred due to the hard work and dedication of staff both clinical ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20220715\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220708\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 July 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week we moved to Tier 3 of our COVID-19 and Influenza Response Plan. We are seeing high demand and the modelling suggests that we have a few weeks to ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220708\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20220708\">Message from the Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 July 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North is committed to funding research that triggers collaboration with our academic partners. These strategic links, and the data generated from the projects, are acknowledged as an important component ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20220708\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220707\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  7 July 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Happy NAIDOC Week 2022! This year\u2019s NAIDOC theme Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! is a powerful and strong message encouraging the nation to create systemic change, and reminds us ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220707\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220705\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 July 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">In my role as Board Chair at Metro North, there are some opportunities which are best described as inspiring. One such occasion was the Deadly Start Orientation last Wednesday. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220705\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/acoo-20220701\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 July 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I have been really impressed by the draft facility Operational Plans for next financial year. When we are seeing high demand it\u2019s easy to forget that our focus is always ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/acoo-20220701\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/spaisd-20220701\">Message from the Executive Director Strategy, Planning, Assets and Infrastructure, and Strategic Developments<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 July 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The MN Board has now endorsed the 2022 update to the Metro North Strategic Plan 2020-2024 (2022 update). This includes minor updates to reflect our intent to harness innovation and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/spaisd-20220701\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220701\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 July 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Sunday marks the start of NAIDOC Week 2022. We have a range of activities and events happening across Metro North for staff and community. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220701\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20220701\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 July 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Here at Metro North, we are committed to the importance of high quality research to enhance our patient care. The quantum and quality of this year\u2019s Metro North Research Excellence ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20220701\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>June 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20220624\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 June 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">One of the great things about my role as Chief Allied Health Practitioner and Wellbeing Officer is I get to see all the Metro North Health Best Practice Australia survey ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20220624\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220624\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 June 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thank you all for your work during another challenging week. It\u2019s wonderful to see the health service pull together to ensure shifts are covered at all of our hospitals and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220624\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/acoo-20220617\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 June 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week we\u2019ve seen excellent examples of staff working together across the whole HHS to manage capacity and demand. Thank you for your work.  \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/acoo-20220617\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220617\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 June 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Now just for a minute stop where you are and think about how YOU felt when you were kind to someone. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220617\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220613\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 June 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We received some excellent news today with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announcing $750M for the new Queensland Cancer Centre.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220613\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220610\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 June 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Winter is well and truly here this week! I hope you\u2019re all staying warm, especially those who have early or late starts or finishes. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220610\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-board-20220603\">Message from the Chair and CE &#8211; Research Excellence Awards<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 June 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Last night we celebrated the incredible efforts of our dedicated researchers at our seventh annual Metro North Research Excellence Awards.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-board-20220603\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220603\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 June 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">What would Leo do?\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220603\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20220602\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 June 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day \u2013 is tomorrow Friday 3 June 2022\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20220602\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>May 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/board-20220531\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  31 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week is National Reconciliation Week. The 2022 theme is \u201cBe Brave. Make Change.\u201d According to Reconciliation Australia, the theme \u201cis a challenge to all Australians\u2014 individuals, families, communities, organisations ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/board-20220531\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220527\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week is National Reconciliation Week (27 May \u2013 3 June) 2022, a time for all of us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220527\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220520\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  20 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week has been particularly busy across our facilities. Thank you all for your work, particularly for lending a hand to cover for colleagues on sick leave.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220520\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20220520\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  20 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As you know last week I walked to celebrate and acknowledge the work and commitment of the Nurses and Midwives in Metro North. While it was a tiring week, I ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20220520\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220513\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I hope you are all staying safe and dry. This week\u2019s rainfall has been intense, and we have already seen two of our facilities, Kilcoy Hospital and Woodford Corrections Health, ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220513\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220512\">Message from the Chief Executive: Celebrating International Nurses Day 2022<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I\u2019d like to acknowledge and congratulate all of our nursing colleagues on International Nurses Day. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220512\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20220512\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Celebrating International Nurses Day 2022<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">2022 is proving to be as challenging as 2021. While COVID-19 is ever present and the associated ramifications that it has on our staff and patients continues to cause us ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20220512\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/board-20220511\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  11 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North Health is home to hundreds of dedicated and determined world-class researchers who are working hard to improve patient outcomes, combat disease and advance clinical practice. For this year\u2019s ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/board-20220511\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20220511\">Severe weather update from Metro North Executive Lead, Emergency and Disaster Response<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  11 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As you would all be aware,  we are being affected by further severe weather \u2013 and this is expected to continue over the coming days, at least into early ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20220511\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220506\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Our workforce is made up of more than 22,000 people who have diverse experience and skills. As a large health service, we need a wide variety of roles to ensure ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220506\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/acoo-20220506\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Our frontline clinicians are regularly (and rightly) recognised for their dedication and commitment, especially during the pandemic.   \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/acoo-20220506\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/edspai-20220506\">Message from the Executive Director Strategy, Planning, Assets and Infrastructure<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Construction is a male dominated industry, but this week we had a demonstration of Metro North\u2019s women in construction when Acting Chief Operating Officer Jane Hancock and I visited the ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/edspai-20220506\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/board-20220503\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 May 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Board met on Tuesday 26 April. As I have indicated many times, the recovery after we are over the scourge of COVID will require all hospitals and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/board-20220503\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>April 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220429\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We have completed recruitment for the Chief Finance and Corporate Officer and I\u2019m pleased to let you know Alister Whitta has been successful in the role. Alister has been acting ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220429\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20220429\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As a Hospital and Health Service we collect and use huge amounts of personal information every day.  \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20220429\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20220429\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">In our busy clinical work, I acknowledge that some clinical support and administrative functions can be delayed. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20220429\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20220429\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The last couple of weeks have certainly been very busy. While we learn to live with COVID and directions change I would remind every staff member to continue to look ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20220429\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220422\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Firstly, I want to acknowledge the huge amount of work happening across Metro North and the demand we\u2019re seeing for unplanned care. While we are moving into our recovery phase, ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220422\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20220422\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Far from being a \u2018day off\u2019, Anzac Day is a specific time that I am able to reflect on my own Military Service (25 years in the permanent Navy and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20220422\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/acoo-20220414\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The past few months across Metro North we have seen a huge amount of activity. In my few weeks with the Hospital and Health Service, I have witnessed the whole ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/acoo-20220414\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220414-2\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Celebrating our achievements is an important way that we create a workplace that is truly a great place to work. This week nominations closed for the Metro North Research Excellence ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220414-2\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220414\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We have listened and heard stories, experiences, discussions, and ideas about health equity in many forms from staff yarns and consultations to our working groups as well as with our ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220414\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220408\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Health equity is a major focus for Metro North and Queensland Health this year. Through our Metro North Health Equity Strategy we are working to close the gap for Aboriginal ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220408\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20220408\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I would like to start by expressing my sincere thanks for the work you are all doing as we navigate our way through the current Tier 3 response. Whilst this ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20220408\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220401\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week we have had increased presentations across our emergency departments. Thank you to everyone for your efforts.  \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220401\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/acoo-20220401\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 April 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Hello everyone! It\u2019s great to be here in Metro North. In my previous roles as the COVID-19 Health System Response Lead and Health Service Chief Executive Central West Hospital and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/acoo-20220401\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>March 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/b-20220331\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  31 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I write this from my isolation at home as a result of my wife, Kaye, testing positive to COVID-19. This dreaded virus continues to create havoc across Metro North and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/b-20220331\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20220329\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">In the context of ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic response and in order to meet the urgent operational demand currently being experience within our Hospital and Health Service at this time, Metro ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20220329\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20220325\">Message from the Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I am extremely pleased to announce our Metro North Clinician Research Fellows for 2022.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20220325\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-ed-20220325\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are currently seeing a high number of presentations. Caboolture Hospital in particular has seen record numbers this week. Thank you all for your work.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-ed-20220325\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220325\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Minister for Health and Ambulance Services has informed Board Chairs of the statewide hospital and health board appointments. All appointments have been published in the Queensland Government Gazette and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220325\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220318\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) has undergone full accreditation. \nThe accreditation summation yesterday provided fantastic feedback to the STARS team. While we are yet to receive ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220318\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20220318\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Colleagues, it has been a while since I have written to you. What a time we have been having! Between COVID-19 and flooding it has indeed been a challenge for ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20220318\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220317\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today is National Close the Gap day. The theme is \u2018Transforming Power\u2019 encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led transformation, equality and equity gender justice, and allyship. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220317\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220311\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today is the second anniversary of the World Health Organization officially declaring the COVID-19 pandemic. At that point there were 118,000 recorded cases across 114 countries and 4291 deaths.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220311\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bce-20220310\">Message from the Chair and CE &#8211; Research Excellence Awards<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Research breakthroughs are driving innovation and improving healthcare across our health service every day. Metro North is home to hundreds of dedicated and determined world-class researchers who are working hard ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bce-20220310\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic\/ic-ed-20220308\">Intense rainfall event update 8<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North has moved to STAND DOWN for the intense rainfall event (STAND DOWN Code Brown). We are currently firmly in recovery operations. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic\/ic-ed-20220308\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220308\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Just a quick update on our executive team. Our Acting Chief Operating Officer Dr David Rosengren has been offered an excellent opportunity to act as the Queensland Health COO for ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220308\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic\/ic-20220304\">Intense rainfall event update 7<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  4 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North has moved down to LEAN FORWARD for the intense rainfall event (LEAN FORWARD Code Brown). Many of our directorates have moved down to ALERT.  \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic\/ic-20220304\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220304\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  4 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week we have witnessed tremendous displays of all of our Metro North values. I\u2019m not a hugger, but this week I am feeling the need. We\u2019re still in COVID ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220304\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic\/ic-20220303\">Intense rainfall event update 6<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">STAND UP \u2013 INTENSE RAINFALL EVENT \u00a0\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic\/ic-20220303\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic\/ic-20220302\">Intense rainfall event update 5<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Lean Forward \u2013 INTENSE RAINFALL EVENT\u00a0\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic\/ic-20220302\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic-20220301\">Intense rainfall event update 4<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 March 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Lean forward\nInfrastructure\nStaffing\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic-20220301\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>February 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic-20220228\">Intense rainfall event update 3<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 February 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today we bring you a combined flood update and COVID-19 update. There is a lot of important information in today\u2019s message so please take time to go through the below.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic-20220228\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220228\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 February 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It has certainly been a weekend to remember. I hope you are all safe.  \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220228\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic-20220227\">Intense rainfall event update 2<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 February 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Flooding update: code brown\nStaff unable to work\nWork from home arrangements tomorrow\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic-20220227\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic-20220226\">Intense rainfall event update 1<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 February 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Flooding update &#8211; stay safe this weekend\nTier move next week\nHow to register your booster\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ic-20220226\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220225\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 February 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This morning we held our Australia Day Achievement Awards which were postponed last month due to the December-January COVID surge. Congratulations to this year\u2019s recipients:\nAnne Carle, Executive Officer, Human Research ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220225\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-20220225\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Services<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 February 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Sadly, today is my last day with Metro North Health for 12 months.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-20220225\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/b-20220224\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 February 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Board meeting on 22\/2\/22 was the first meeting at which Jackie Hanson attended as the substantive Chief Executive. Congratulations again, Jackie.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/b-20220224\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220218\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 February 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thank you to everyone who has congratulated me on my appointment as Metro North Chief Executive. I am very pleased to be officially in the role and to continue delivering ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220218\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/b-20220214\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 February 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Appointment of Jackie Hanson as Chief Executive, Metro North Health\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/b-20220214\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220211\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  11 February 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This Sunday marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generation. National Apology Day is a significant day in Australia\u2019s journey to reconciliation which acknowledges the damage and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220211\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220204\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  4 February 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week we have seen COVID community transmission numbers stabilise. While there are still much higher numbers than we saw in the previous two years, we have demonstrated our agility ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220204\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>January 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220128\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 January 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">My highest priority is your safety and wellbeing. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to me that you get your COVID-19 booster shots and get fit tested and fit checked. This week ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220128\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220126\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 January 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North Health acknowledges Australia Day as a significant day that impacts heavily on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220126\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220121\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  21 January 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As challenging as it has been over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has created opportunities for innovative healthcare delivery. I continue to be impressed with how quickly we ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220121\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220114\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 January 2022<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Over the past nearly two years we have been planning for a surge in COVID-19 cases in our community and in our workforce. The current situation is challenging, but we ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220114\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>2021<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20211217\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 December 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are just eight days away from Christmas, and as I reflect back on 2021 \u2013 wow, we have achieved some exciting things. From the opening of our first digital ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20211217\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/medr-20211217\">Message from the Executive Director Research: Professor Dan Chambers<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 December 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I am extremely pleased to announce our Metro North Clinician Research Fellows for 2022.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/medr-20211217\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-13122021\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 December 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">For those of you who weren\u2019t able to join us at the Staff Excellence Awards last week, I\u2019d like to share with you a thank you video made to celebrate ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-13122021\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20211203\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 December 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North continues our commitment to staff wellbeing through many initiatives and resources.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20211203\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/cnmo-20211203\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 December 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">December is here and I suspect everyone is getting ready for the festive season, however that looks for you. We all celebrate this time of the year differently and for ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/cnmo-20211203\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20211203\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 December 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Congratulations to our finalists for our Staff Excellence Awards. I look forward to celebrating with everyone tonight.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20211203\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/mace-20211126-2\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 November 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We all have a role to play in making our hospital and health services accessible, free from racism and discrimination, culturally safe and responsive.\nQueensland has until 2031 to Close the ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/mace-20211126-2\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20211126\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 November 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week our Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) won two awards at the Premier\u2019s Awards for Excellence. They were the winners of the Infrastructure and Manufacturing category and also ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20211126\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/cnmo-20211126\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 November 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Nursing and Midwifery \u2018Dance Off\u2019 was such a success in 2020 that it is now time again for us put on our dancing shoes and spread cheer, ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/cnmo-20211126\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-211119\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 November 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week we launched a Business Case for Significant Change which proposes decentralising the Clinical Support Services directorate and returning governance of these functions to the facility\/ clinical directorates they\u2019re ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-211119\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-19112021\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Services: Liz Whiting<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 November 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Many of you will know that there has been a broader campaign across Metro North to \u2018Make the Switch\u2019 around the use of medications, consumables and testing which will help ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-19112021\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/edspai-191121\">Message from the Executive Director Assets and Infrastructure: Kate Copeland<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 November 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Last week was National Recycling Week (8-14 November) and Metro North celebrated with a Recycling Showcase and Forum held online and at the RBWH Education Centre. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/edspai-191121\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/message-from-the-board-chair\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  11 November 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today\u2019s Remembrance Day commemoration is an opportunity to reflect on the actions of those who gave their lives to change the course of history.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/message-from-the-board-chair\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-11-05-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 November 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Individual tickets and tables are now on sale for the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards gala dinner. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-11-05-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-11-05-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 November 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North Health and the University of Queensland School of Pharmacy have partnered to appoint a Professor of Safe and Effective Medication Research.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-11-05-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-11-05-cnmo\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 November 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">There is much happening in our health service presently. Clearly COVID-19 is looming, and I continue to encourage you to encourage your family friends to get vaccinated. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-11-05-cnmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-11-05-cfco\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer: Melissa Carter<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 November 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As I\u2019ve been preparing to finish up with Metro North, I\u2019ve been reflecting on my time here over the past four years.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-11-05-cfco\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-11-05-cahp\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 November 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North continues our commitment to staff wellbeing through many initiatives and resources.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-11-05-cahp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo\/21-10-28-cmo\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer: Dr Elizabeth Rushbrook<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Changes to the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 mean that all medication prescribers must register now for QScript. QScript is a clinical tool providing real-time monitored medicines prescription information for ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo\/21-10-28-cmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-10-28-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thank you to everyone who attended the 2021 Safety and Quality Forum on Friday 22 October. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-10-28-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-28-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Next week is Mel Carter\u2019s last week with Metro North. Alister Whitta will be the temporary Chief Finance and Corporate Officer while recruitment is underway. Alister is coming to us ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-28-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-10-22-cfco\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer: Melissa Carter<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It was a pleasure to attend the Corporate Symposium this week and see so many people enjoying the day. The symposium provided an overview of some of Metro North\u2019s bodies ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-10-22-cfco\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr\/21-10-22-edr\">Message from the Executive Director Research: Professor Dan Chambers<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North is committed to funding research that triggers collaboration with our academic partners. These strategic links, and the data generated from the projects, are acknowledged as an important component ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr\/21-10-22-edr\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-10-22-cnmo\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I hope the past couple of weeks since my last message have been positive for you all. We are very aware of how busy everyone is but with summer coming ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-10-22-cnmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-22-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It\u2019s been a big week for events. TPCH has been celebrating its annual Charlie\u2019s Week with events every day including a music quiz, treasure hunt, race around the helipad, and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-22-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-10-15-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As of Wednesday 13 October, our colleagues within Clinical Skills Development Service have facilitated more than 17,853 fit tests for frontline workers, including Metro North staff, Queensland Police Service, and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-10-15-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-10-15-cahp\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Yesterday was Allied Health Professional&#8217;s Day which is celebrated annually on the 14th October. It is a relatively new international event that was started in 2018 by two clinicians in ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-10-15-cahp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-15-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week I spent a day at Redcliffe Hospital meeting with staff and visiting different areas across the hospital. Thank you all for making me feel welcome and showing me ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-15-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-10-15-cfco\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer: Melissa Carter<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">A quick update on our management team. Cameron Abbott, our General Manager of Health Funding and Data Insights, is finishing up with Metro North today to take up an opportunity ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-10-15-cfco\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-08-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This morning our Incident Controller Louise O\u2019Riordan and I held a vidcast about Metro North\u2019s refreshed COVID planning. Our current tiered response plans are available on our staff COVID extranet. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-08-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-10-08-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Fit testing sessions are occurring over this weekend and continuing next week. The fit testing sessions are advertised on the extranet fit testing schedule and will be increased over the ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-10-08-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/21-10-08-edcs\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Services: Liz Whiting<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Connecting Your Care project: Healthcare Excellence and Innovation will be commencing planning on a large body of work relating to non-admitted patient activity, under the Connecting Your Care initiative on ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/21-10-08-edcs\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-10-08-cnmo\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It has been a few weeks since I have written a communication to you and I apologise. The weeks just fly by and Fridays seem to come around awfully quickly! ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-10-08-cnmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20211005\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As at this morning, 19590 staff across Metro North have uploaded evidence of COVID-19 vaccination. Thank you everyone who has taken the time to do this.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20211005\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-01-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">With so much activity surrounding the pandemic response, it\u2019s easy to overlook some of the other achievements happening across the organisation. Recently we\u2019ve celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Queensland ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-01-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-10-01-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 October 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I would like to invite you to the 2021 Metro North Health Safety and Quality Forum. The forum is an annual event for Metro North Health staf and consumers aimed ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-10-01-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-09-24-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Over the last few weeks, we have had a good uptake of fit testing sessions and we continue to provide more mask options for staff in these times of demand.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-09-24-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-24-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week Metro North has stood up a new community COVID-19 vaccination hub at Pinkenba. We are also holding pop up vaccination clinics at Suncorp Stadium today and Saturday for ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-24-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr\/21-09-24-edr\">Message from the Executive Director Research: Professor Dan Chambers<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The NHMRC have released a provisional timetable for their grant rounds in 2022 (dates may be subject to change) which can be used for planning purposes. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr\/21-09-24-edr\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210920\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  20 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I\u2019d like to thank Simon Bugden for acting as Executive Director Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford for the past few weeks while Angie Dobbrick has been on a well-deserved family holiday. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210920\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-17-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week there\u2019s been a lot of work around mandatory COVID vaccinations. All Metro North staff must provide evidence of your first dose of COVID vaccination by 30 September and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-17-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-09-17-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thank you to Metro North staff have attended a fit testing session over the last six months.\nAs a business continuity plan, we are able to give mask options for staff. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-09-17-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edhssp\/21-09-17-edhssp\">Message from the Executive Director Health Service Strategy &amp; Planning: Colleen Jen<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Health Service Strategy and Planning Unit (HSSPU) coordinates the development of operational plans for Metro North Business Units, Directorates and Clinical Streams and related reporting each year on behalf ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edhssp\/21-09-17-edhssp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-09-17-cfco\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer: Melissa Carter<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Our Metro North Corporate Symposium will be held on Wednesday 20 October. It\u2019s an opportunity for staff in non-clinical roles and corporate roles to come together for professional development and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-09-17-cfco\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210914\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I\u2019d like to thank Simon Bugden for acting as Executive Director Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford for the past few weeks while Angie Dobbrick has been on a well-deserved family holiday. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210914\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210913\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Over the weekend, the Director-General announced that vaccinations will become mandatory for all Queensland Health employees working in locations where care is provided to patients and consumers.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210913\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-10-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Our Staff Excellence Awards are now open and the nominations are coming in thick and fast!\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-10-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-09-10-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">An update on vaccinations, fit testing and safety and quality. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-09-10-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-09-10-cahp\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It\u2019s hard to avoid seeing or hearing about the huge impact that news reporting surrounding COVID-19 and other world issues is having on ourselves and on those around us. R ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-09-10-cahp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-03-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Our Staff Excellence Awards are now open and the nominations are coming in thick and fast!\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-03-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/21-09-03-edcs\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Services: Liz Whiting<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I am pleased to announce the Knowledge Translation, Innovation and Implementation hub project planning, led by our team in Healthcare Excellence and Innovation (HEI) is progressing well. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/21-09-03-edcs\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/21-09-03-edai\">Message from the Executive Director Assets and Infrastructure: Kate Copeland<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">A short and sweet message today to share with you two Metro North Health projects that took out the top prize in the recent Master Builders Housing and Constructions Awards. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/21-09-03-edai\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-09-03-cahp\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">In the time before COVID I happened upon a very well-dressed woman, sitting on an upturned milk crate, sobbing in a byway at one of our hospitals. With this scene ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-09-03-cahp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-09-03-cnmo\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 September 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">What a busy few weeks we\u2019ve had at Metro North Health! It sometime seems like we are on a never-ending roller coaster and it\u2019s never going to stop and let ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-09-03-cnmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210831\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  31 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Yesterday Queensland Health released its findings from an investigation into the COVID-19 cases related to The Prince Charles Hospital earlier this year.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210831\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-27-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">More than 50 per cent of the eligible population in Metro North has received their COVID vaccination. Much of this work has happened in our clinics across Metro North \u2013 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-27-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-08-27-cfco\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer: Melissa Carter<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Our annual Corporate Symposium is an opportunity for staff in corporate roles across Metro North to come together to connect. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-08-27-cfco\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-08-27-acoo\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer: David Rosengren<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Some of you may be aware that Professor Brett Emmerson has decided to retire after 25 years with Metro North and RBWH. As Executive Director Metro North Mental Health, Brett ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-08-27-acoo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr\/21-08-27-edr\">Message from the Executive Director Research: Professor Dan Chambers<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I am delighted, humbled and excited to address you as Executive Director of Research for Metro North. Research in all its forms &#8211; discovery, innovation, translation, implementation, and evaluation &#8211; ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr\/21-08-27-edr\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-08-27-cahp\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I am more committed than ever to the importance of high quality research to enhance our patient care and outcomes. The AH32: A vision for Allied Health 2032 reflects this ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-08-27-cahp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-20-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  20 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week I\u2019ve had the opportunity to meet with staff at Brighton Health Campus and at our Kippa Ring vaccination clinic. I was very disappointed to hear that the staff ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-20-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-08-13-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">An update on vaccinations, fit testing and safety and quality. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-08-13-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-08-13-acoo\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer: David Rosengren<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today is Debbie McNamara\u2019s last day as Executive Director of the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS). Debbie has been with Metro North since 2017 when she came on board ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-08-13-acoo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-13-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week we have continued to see the numbers grow in the Indooroopilly COVID cluster. Fortunately, the new cases this week were already in quarantine, so community transmission hasn\u2019t continued. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-13-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edhssp\/21-08-13-edhssp\">Message from the Executive Director Health Service Strategy &amp; Planning: Colleen Jen<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples remains a priority for Metro North Health. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team will be ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edhssp\/21-08-13-edhssp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-08-06-cahp\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">You only need to notice the news reporting around COVID-19 to become aware of the huge impact being felt in our community in the psychological wellbeing space. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-08-06-cahp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-08-06-cnmo\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thank you to every single nurse and midwife in Metro North who has absolutely gone above and beyond to meet the challenges that have confronted us. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-08-06-cnmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-06-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 August 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">A week is a very long time in the pandemic. This week has seen dozens of our staff go into home quarantine and isolation due to the Indooroopilly COVID cluster. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-06-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-07-30-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">On 25 February 2021, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) introduced new definitions and regulatory requirements for a category of Personalised Medical Devices (PMDs) currently known as custom-made medical devices which ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-07-30-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-07-30-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">In my first week as Acting CE, I have had conversations with several people who are concerned that there will be significant changes to our vision and direction following Shaun ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-07-30-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edhssp\/21-07-30-edhssp\">Message from the Executive Director Health Service Strategy &amp; Planning: Colleen Jen<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North Health is developing a Metro North Outpatient Services Plan 2021-2024.  This Plan is an opportunity to explore new ways to improve processes and access to outpatient care ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edhssp\/21-07-30-edhssp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-07-23-coo\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today marks our current CEO\u2019s last day with Metro North. I want to give a huge farewell to Shaun. I\u2019ve worked alongside Shaun and the Metro North team for the ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-07-23-coo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-07-23-cahp\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As well as my Allied Health leadership role, I enjoy looking after a range of staff supports. Having some executive sponsor roles fits perfectly and helps me expand my work ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-07-23-cahp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-07-23-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today is my last day as the Chief Executive here at Metro North Health. \nIt is a great privilege to be part of the team here in the health service. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-07-23-ce\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/16-07-21-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today the Board Chair announced that Jackie Hanson will be the Acting CE after I finish up next week which is excellent news for Metro North. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/16-07-21-ce\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/16-07-21-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thank you to those staff who have been involved with fit testing across Metro North facilities, as well as staff for taking responsibility and getting fit tested, keeping yourselves and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/16-07-21-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/16-07-21-edcs\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Services: Liz Whiting<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I am very pleased to announce that Dr Daniel Chambers will be commencing as the new Metro North Executive Director Research from Monday. Dan brings to the role more than ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/16-07-21-edcs\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/16-07-21-cnmo\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week has been a little more controlled than previous weeks and I know that many of us are hopeful that this continues. I am, however, very cognisant of the ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/16-07-21-cnmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/09-07-21-coo\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">NAIDOC week is wrapping up this weekend. Due to the restrictions, we have held another virtual NAIDOC celebration this year with a series of videos hosted on the Better Together ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/09-07-21-coo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/09-07-21-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It\u2019s been an extremely busy winter so far, on top of an already busy year. Next Sunday (18 July), we\u2019ll hold a Movie by The Mill event. Due to the ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/09-07-21-ce\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210705\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Given everything that\u2019s happening with COVID-19 at The Prince Charles Hospital, Dr Alex Chaudhuri will return full time to his role as Director Infectious Diseases TPCH. I\u2019d like to thank ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210705\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/02-07-21-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Last week I was saddened to hear about the passing of a member of our Metro North family, Hayley Middleton. Hayley worked for Metro North for many years before we ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/02-07-21-ce\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210701\">Message from the Chief Executive and Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Leadership Team<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 July 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">With National NAIDOC Week upcoming (4-11 July) and the lockdown and restrictions currently in place within our local community, it is highly prudent that all local NAIDOC face-to-face events be ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210701\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-06-28-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 June 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-06-28-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-06-18-cfco\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer: Melissa Carter<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 June 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer: Melissa Carter<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-06-18-cfco\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/21-06-18-edai\">Message from the Executive Director Assets and Infrastructure: Kate Copeland<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 June 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week Metro North became the proud owner of Queensland Health\u2019s first battery electric vehicle (BEV). To mark the occasion we have wrapped the new car to promote the Green ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/21-06-18-edai\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-06-18-cahp\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 June 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I have found throughout my career that emotional and physical wellbeing go hand-in-hand and we can better support our patients, colleagues and those we love when we are well and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-06-18-cahp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-06-18-cnmo\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 June 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week I had the pleasure of attending the state-wide launch of the Clinical Supervision Framework for Queensland Nurses and Midwives. I am so proud to be the sponsor of ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-06-18-cnmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-06-18-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 June 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are continuing to see increased activity across our facilities, including high emergency department presentations. We are implementing strategies to create capacity to manage increased demand. Thank you for your ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-06-18-ce\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-06-11-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  11 June 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-06-11-ce\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-06-11-cnmo\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 June 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-06-11-cnmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-06-04-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  4 June 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-06-04-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-05-28-coo\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 May 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer: Jackie Hanson<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-05-28-coo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-05-21-cnmo\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  21 May 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-05-21-cnmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-05-21-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  21 May 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-05-21-ce\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-05-21-coo\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  21 May 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer: Jackie Hanson<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-05-21-coo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo\/21-05-14-cmo\">Message from the Acting Chief Medical Officer: Alex Chaudhuri<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 May 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Acting Chief Medical Officer: Alex Chaudhuri<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo\/21-05-14-cmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-05-14-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 May 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-05-14-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-05-14-coo\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 May 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer: Jackie Hanson<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-05-14-coo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-05-14-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 May 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-05-14-ce\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-05-07-cahp\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  7 May 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-05-07-cahp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-05-07-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  7 May 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-05-07-ce\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-04-30-cfco\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer: Melissa Carter<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer: Melissa Carter<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco\/21-04-30-cfco\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-04-30-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-04-30-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/21-04-30-cdho\">Message from the Chief Digital Health Officer and Chief Information Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Digital Health Officer and Chief Information Officer<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/21-04-30-cdho\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-04-23-cwo\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-04-23-cwo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-23-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-23-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-04-16-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-04-16-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-16-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-16-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-04-16-cnmo\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-04-16-cnmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-04-16-cwo\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-04-16-cwo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/2021-04-09-coo\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer: Jackie Hanson<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/2021-04-09-coo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-09-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-09-ce\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-04-09-cahp\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-04-09-cahp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edhssp\/21-04-09-edhssp\">Message from the Executive Director Health Service Strategy &amp; Planning: Colleen Jen<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Executive Director Health Service Strategy &amp; Planning: Colleen Jen<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edhssp\/21-04-09-edhssp\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-04-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  4 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-04-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-04-01-cwo\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 April 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-04-01-cwo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-31-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  31 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-31-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-03-26-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-03-26-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-03-26-acoo\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer: Mel Carter<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer: Mel Carter<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-03-26-acoo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo\/21-03-26-cmo\">Message from the Acting Chief Medical Officer: Alex Chaudhuri<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Acting Chief Medical Officer: Alex Chaudhuri<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo\/21-03-26-cmo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-03-26-cwo\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-03-26-cwo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-26-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-26-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-03-19-edsq\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk: Michele Gardner<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/21-03-19-edsq\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-19-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-19-ace\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-03-19-cwo\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-03-19-cwo\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-03-12\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer: Mel Carter<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer: Mel Carter<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo\/21-03-12\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-12-4\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-12-4\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-03-12-3\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer: Adj Prof Alanna Geary<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo\/21-03-12-3\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-03-12-2\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-03-12-2\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-03-12-5\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner: Mark Butterworth<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/21-03-12-5\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-05-2\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-05-2\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-03-05\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing  Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 March 2021<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Message from the Chief Wellbeing  Officer: Bruce Sullivan<\/div><a 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