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Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital
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I would like to thank everyone at the Royal for your enthusiastic participation in the RBWH Foundation Giving Day last week. It is one of the highlights of our calendar ...

I’ve enjoyed my first week filling in for Louise Oriti as Executive Director while she acts in the Chief Operating Officer role with Metro North.

I’ve enjoyed my first week filling in for Louise Oriti as Executive Director while she acts in the Chief Operating Officer role with Metro North.

I want to acknowledge the time and effort that Nursing and Midwifery have put into the implementation of the IWFM and TrendCare systems. New systems entail extensive training, alternate workflows ...

I am very pleased to announce the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital has been awarded three years’ accreditation by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).

I would like to remind you again that flu vaccinations are now available for free for our staff on the Level 2 walkway between the Ned Hanlon Building and the ...

It is that time of year again! Today, 3 May, we celebrate Administration Professionals Day, but let it be said that every single day our administration teams support our hospital ...

I have the opportunity to talk with a range of staff throughout the organisation. As I listen, I remain impressed by the problem solving, complex communication and decision making each ...

The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital remains committed to your wellbeing and is working on several levels to improve how we action this. To assist with personal wellbeing goals and ...

In its most recent meetings, the Executive Committee has continued work on our Five-Year Outlook. We are keenly aware we must continue our forward momentum with planning, while moving towards ...

It gives me great pleasure to announce that Dr Julieanne Graham has been appointed as the new Director of Medical Services for The Prince Charles Hospital, effective 22 April 2024. ...

On Thursday we commenced Phase 2 of our Five-Year Outlook planning. Our first session was attended by MN Chief Executive Jackie Hanson, Deputy Director General, Health Capital Division Priscilla Radice ...

Today is International Women’s Day, a great opportunity to acknowledge the women who do so much amazing work at RBWH.

This morning I had the opportunity to have a walk around the Burns Unit with Tu, Acting NUM and Naomi Daly A/ND. I was most interested in hearing about the ...

Thank you for continuing to go above and beyond to ensure our community receives the care it needs. Please know how appreciative I am of your work and commitment to ...

With the wet weather earlier this week impacting our hospital and community, I would like to give a special thank you to the staff who went above and beyond.

I hope you’ve all had a chance to reflect on our successful ACHS Short Notice Assessment last week and congratulate yourselves and each other. I know many teams have been ...

It has been a high energy week for us all with the ACHS Short Notice Assessment accreditors on site to assess our facility against the eight National Safety and Quality ...

Happy New Year and welcome back to all those who were able to take some leave over the holiday period. For those of you who worked through, thank you. Your ...

The countdown is on to Christmas, with festivities in full swing. It has been wonderful seeing many teams getting in the spirit and giving back to our community, such as ...

On Monday, I hosted the first of three staff forums, where we explored the RBWH Have Your Say survey results. Thank you to all who attended in person and online. ...

This Saturday is Remembrance Day, marking the anniversary of the end of World War I. We recognise and pay our respects to all those who have lost their lives serving ...

Last night we recognised and celebrated the immense contribution to health care by the people of Metro North at the Research Excellence Awards. There was a great deal of representation ...

I wish to make a correction regarding my message on Friday.

On Friday last week, I attended the second ever Southeast Queensland First Nations Health Equity in Action conference held by the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health. It was a great ...

I am back onboard this week after taking a few days leave last week. October is a very busy month with many occasions of recognition, such as Operational Services Recognition ...

I wanted to update you on the next steps of the realignment of some services into different Service Lines through the RBWH Business Case for Change. These decisions have been ...

On Wednesday, we had our second Health Equity Planning Workshop, which brought together the Executive team and the Metro North Health Equity team to discuss building trust among Aboriginal and ...

Most of us will be impacted by mental health either directly or indirectly in our lifetime. That is why R U OK? Day is an important reminder that checking in ...

On Tuesday, the Metro North Board held their meeting at RBWH. I was invited, along with consumers who support us on a range of committees and provide advice. Among the ...

I want to acknowledge all your work in delivering excellent care to our patients, and support to their families. Your continuous commitment to our patients and their families is what ...

Last Thursday I attended the Australian Defence Force Reserves’ Employer Support Awards, an event recognising the sustained support of employers of Australian Defence Force Reserves. RBWH has a long and ...

Monday was National Day of Recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners. I would like to recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clinical staff ...

Thank you for continuing to go above and beyond to ensure our community receives the care they require. Please know how appreciative I am of your work and commitment to ...

It appears we are seeing the impact of winter on the demand for our services. Your teamwork and high levels of multidisciplinary cooperation are evident throughout the organisation. Your work ...

Communicating well with patients and their families and carers to ensure they are fully involved in decision making about their care, and that they clearly understand the information that is ...

It was such an exciting day on Wednesday as we celebrated the RBWH Foundation’s annual Giving Day.

As we continue to manage the increase in patients that typically comes with the cooler months, I want to thank you for your ongoing dedication to RBWH.

RBWH has now achieved a 21% response rate for the Have your Say survey.

National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week

I continue to meet the managers and leaders of specialised services such as the NeoRESQ team. I am always struck by the complexities these services manage and the many ways ...

As we head into the colder months, it is important for us all to stay safe from the flu, not only for our own health but for the health of ...

Today, Friday 12 May, is a day that is very close to the heart of our hospital as we celebrate International Nurses Day. Nursing professionals make up the majority of ...

In addition to today being Administrative Professionals Day, it is also International Day of the Midwife. International Day of the Midwife is a day to recognise the important role of ...

Today, 5 May, we celebrate National Administrative Professionals Day and thank all our wonderful AO staff members for their contribution to RBWH. Every day, our administration team displays expertise, flexibility ...

I would like to start by recognising all staff for your ongoing contribution to supporting patient care. Your hard work is valued and appreciated by myself and the executive team.

As we head towards the Easter long weekend, I would like to say a special thank you to all RBWH staff who are working during this time. I appreciate your ...

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the recent passing of Emeritus Professor Stuart Pegg AM at the age of 91.

Welcome to the March edition of News at the Royal. It’s been a busy month at RBWH with International Women’s Day celebrations, Harmony Week and the announcement of the RBWH ...

Yesterday was Close the Gap Day, an important day for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Close the Gap is about ensuring life opportunities and outcomes for First Nations ...

My first few weeks in the Executive Director role have been insightful as I’ve made my way around to teams throughout the hospital. I’ve been impressed by how capable, competent ...

Today, Wednesday 8 March 2023 is International Women’s Day. It is a day where we celebrate the achievements of women in our workforce, raise awareness about discrimination and take action ...

I am delighted to join RBWH as the Executive Director. While I am only a few days in, I have already had an opportunity to meet many of you and ...

As you know, Metro North has successfully recruited Louise Oriti as our new Executive Director for RBWH. Many of you will know Louise through her role as Executive Director at ...

Welcome to 2023. I hope you all had an opportunity to enjoy some relaxing time with family and friends over the festive period and have returned to work feeling refreshed. ...

Our move today from AMBER TO GREEN in our COVID 19 Traffic Light System, is great news for our patients, staff and the community we serve.

As we head into the weekend and our Christmas celebrations I wanted to acknowledge and thank all staff for their ongoing efforts throughout 2022.

As many of you will already know, the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation will come into effect in Queensland from 1 January 2023. As a healthcare worker, it is essential ...

Just like that, we’ve almost reached the end of 2022. I’d like to start with a heartfelt thank you to you, Team Royal, for your hard work, support and trust ...

It is great to be back at RBWH again after my recent annual leave and I wish to thank Dr Glen Kennedy for steering the ship during this time.

It is great to be back at RBWH again after my recent annual leave and I wish to thank Dr Glen Kennedy for steering the ship during this time.

It is great to be back at RBWH again after my recent annual leave and I wish to thank Dr Glen Kennedy for steering the ship during this time.

Public access defibrillator repairs

Thank you for warmly welcoming me into the Acting Executive Director role over the past few weeks while Gillian Nasato enjoys a well-deserved break.

This week we received the sad news that Emeritus Professor Lawrie Powell AC passed away peacefully on Friday, aged 87.

Today is the first day of Spring and I’m sure many of you are looking forward to some warmer weather ahead. We all acknowledge that the past number of months ...

A change again for all of us in the form of a drop back to Tier 2 -Covid Response as of Wednesday 17th at 7am. This includes an adjustment to ...

The past month has been an incredibly busy time for RBWH. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing commitment to our patients and each other.

We have identified this week as possibly one of our most challenging weeks at RBWH which is not a good claim to make! In saying that, all efforts from each ...

The hospital came to life on Wednesday 15 June, with staff from all areas getting involved in fitness challenges, bake sales, and even some dancing on live television. Thank you ...

I acknowledge that a lot is happening at the moment with respect to COVID, Flu, Bed capacity and staffing so please see below for what I feel is most important ...

Tier three – bed capacity

As we have all come to experience things are changing all of the time and it is tricky to stay up to date with new directions. Our response to COVID, ...

Business Case for Change

Today is International Nurses and Midwives Day where we acknowledge and thank all of our Nurses and Midwives for their tireless contribution to the great care we deliver.

We have now released the Final Decision on the proposed Business Case for Significant Change RBWH26 Realignment Program. Thank you to all staff who assisted us in reaching this important ...

As we head into the weekend I wanted to acknowledge and call out the tremendous support so generously offered by our staff at RBWH across all streams and service lines. ...

Please join me today as we formally acknowledge and welcome our colleagues from Patient Services and Medical Imaging back under RBWH governance.

As we emerge from the devastating impact of the recent Brisbane flooding and continue to transition towards living with COVID, I would like to thank you all for your tireless ...

As we head into the weekend, RBWH has moved to a Code Brown Alert for the predicted weather event.

RBWH infrastructure update

Please note that Bowen Bridge Road is now open to motorists. Butterfield Street is still restricted until further notice.

Please note that Bowen Bridge Road is now open to motorists. Butterfield Street is still restricted until further notice.

RBWH Fit Testing

My sincere thanks to all staff for their response and support over the last few days and in particular those who worked the weekend. In true form everyone was simply ...

Safely travelling to work and recommended access

The severe weather and flooding in Brisbane is having significant impacts to a number of areas across RBWH.

The severe weather and flooding in Brisbane is having significant impacts to a number of areas across RBWH.

Carpark flooding due to intense rainfall

Carpark flooding due to intense rainfall

Have you booked your fit testing appointment yet? There are many fit testing appointments available at RBWH. The flow chart below will help you ascertain if you need to be ...

Preventing mould in the workplace

Fit Testing changes at RBWH

We have made it to Friday. Not normally an outstanding achievement to celebrate but as we approach an anticipated surge of COVID impact across the community, you all should be ...

We have made it to Friday. Not normally an outstanding achievement to celebrate but as we approach an anticipated surge of COVID impact across the community, you all should be ...

National and International evidence strongly supports the importance of a vaccine booster to maintain COVID protection for yourself, your family and friends, your colleagues and our patients. With the anticipated ...

New COVID case numbers seem to be following the trajectories that have been modelled and are consistent with the trends we have seen in NSW and Victoria. The Omicron variant ...

Today our RBWH COVID vaccination service administered their 90,000th dose of vaccine

With more than 20,000 new COVID cases reported in Queensland today, we find ourselves in the thick of the pandemic response we have been planning for. Thanks for the calm ...