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October 2022
Message from TPCH Executive Director
21 October 2022Last week we received some exciting news about our Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgical Services which have been prominently listed in the Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023.Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
14 October 2022Today is Allied Health Professions Day and I’d like to acknowledge the many allied health staff at TPCH who support the delivery of high quality care to our patients. These ...Read more >TPCH Building Management System temporarily unavailable
12 October 2022Please be advised that the Building Management System which delivers critical alarm alerts to mobile phones and pagers is currently offline due to an unexpected technical issue.Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
7 October 2022This week, I was told by a patient I must be a fun boss, not a stern boss. This comment came about through a conversation I started up with this ...Read more >
September 2022
Message from TPCH Executive Director
30 September 2022Over the last week, we’ve heard a lot in the public arena about the current challenges facing our health care system. As health workers, hearing about these challenges strikes a ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
26 September 2022Following on from the Metro North Chief Executive’s message on Friday, I would like to clarify those TPCH buildings where face mask requirements have been relaxed:Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
23 September 2022Yesterday was a national public holiday to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. While most of us had the day off from work to acknowledge this significant ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
16 September 2022Earlier this week, we transitioned to Tier 0 which indicates mild community transmission and a return to more business-as-usual activity. Great news!Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
9 September 2022This morning, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet received formal advice that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away. The Prince Charles Hospital has a special affiliation with Her ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
8 September 2022Today is R U OK Day, a day to remind us about the importance of looking out for our colleagues to make sure they’re okay. This year, the Metro North ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
2 September 2022Yesterday was the official start of spring. This is a timely reminder that we have passed through the worst of winter and are now looking ahead to getting back to ...Read more >
August 2022
Message from TPCH Executive Director
26 August 2022With the move to Tier 2 last week, we are gradually getting back to business as usual with the recommencement of more planned care. We are hopeful this trend will ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
19 August 2022This week, we welcomed the much-awaited step down to Tier 2 of Metro North’s COVID and Influenza Response Plan, which means the recommencement of more planned care within our facility. ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
15 August 2022As advised on Friday, Metro North is planning to move to Tier 2 in its COVID and Influenza Response Plan this Wednesday 17 August. This is based on the continuation ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
12 August 2022This afternoon it was announced that Metro North is planning to transition back to Tier 2 in its COVID and Influenza Response Plan from next Wednesday 17 August. This transition ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
5 August 2022This week we celebrate an important milestone with the 10th anniversary of our Children’s Service. While I have only been at TPCH for a small part of the service’s operation, ...Read more >Special message – TPCH Children’s Service 10th anniversary
4 August 2022Saturday 6 August marks the 10th anniversary of Children’s Services at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH). To celebrate this milestone, TPCH was planning to host a range of events for ...Read more >
July 2022
Message from TPCH Executive Director
29 July 2022As we reach the end of another busy week, I would like to thank everyone for their unwavering efforts and support. Your hard work and commitment are ensuring TPCH can ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
22 July 2022Thank you to all staff for everything you’ve been doing to keep yourselves as healthy and as safe as possible in the current environment. We have many staff away at ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
20 July 2022Due to our current surge with increasing numbers of COVID-19 admissions and furloughed staff, additional measures will be implemented over the next 4 weeks as part of Metro North’s current ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
15 July 2022We are all feeling the demands of our busy winter period which is likely to continue for several weeks. Large admission numbers, COVID, flu and staff illness are all impacting ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
13 July 2022TPCH continues to experience increasing demands on our services. The Executive team would like to express a sincere thank you to everyone for your hard work and efforts in continuing ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
8 July 2022It’s good to be back at TPCH after spending a month in at Metro North as Acting Chief Operating Officer. It was an excellent opportunity to work with other facilities ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
6 July 2022A lot is happening at the moment, so I felt it was important to update everyone on the main challenges TPCH is facing at the moment.Read more >Message from TPCH ED and Assistant Nursing Director – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services
4 July 2022This week, we celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is an opportunity for staff to learn about First Nations culture ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Leadership Team
1 July 2022We would like to extend a sincere thanks to each and every staff member at TPCH for their extraordinary efforts over the last few weeks. This week has been extremely ...Read more >
June 2022
Message from the Acting Executive Director, TPCH
24 June 2022Today is my last day as Acting Executive Director TPCH and I would like to thank everyone for their hard work and support, especially in the current environment. While my ...Read more >Message from the Acting Executive Director, TPCH
17 June 2022What another busy week it has been for TPCH! All areas of the hospital are experiencing a high level of demand as we head further into winter.Read more >Message from the Acting Executive Director, TPCH
10 June 2022I have reached the end of my first week as Acting Executive Director TPCH and am very excited to join the Charlies team, even if only for a short while.Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
3 June 2022Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), a time for all of us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to ...Read more >
May 2022
Message from TPCH Executive Director
27 May 2022Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), a time for all of us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
20 May 2022This week is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity to celebrate the valuable work of our volunteers who generously support TPCH in providing a high quality and compassionate experience for our ...Read more >Postal vote registration – closes 6pm tonight
18 May 2022Please be advised that with the upcoming Federal Election to be held this Saturday, 21 May, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has confirmed there will be no mobile polling services ...Read more >TPCH NAIDOC & Reconciliation Excellence Awards – NOMINATIONS OPEN!
17 May 2022TPCH Executive Leadership Team in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services and TPCH’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team are pleased to open nominations for TPCH’s ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
13 May 2022It’s been an increasingly wet week and I hope everyone is staying safe and dry. We know these weather conditions can impact staff travel to work, so please keep this ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
6 May 2022Today is Administrative Professionals Day where we recognise the great work of our administrative staff in supporting the delivery of high quality patient care at TPCH.Read more >
April 2022
Message from TPCH Executive Director
29 April 2022This week, we have seen changes to our local pandemic response with the transition to Tier 3, as well as broader changes with the further easing of restrictions with regard ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
22 April 2022As advised in today’s Metro North COVID-19 Vidcast, Metro North will move to Tier 3 from 7am, Tuesday 26 April. This change will result in more planned care and some ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
14 April 2022On Tuesday afternoon, Metro North moved to Tier 4 in its COVID-19 response plan due to an increase in the number of COVID-19 patients in its care, and the large ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
8 April 2022This week, we celebrated the transition of Clinical Support Services back to TPCH with a free staff breakfast. We had a fantastic response from staff and it was great to ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
1 April 2022Most of you would be aware that Metro North remains in Tier 3 of its COVID-19 due to the number of staff away, either with COVID-19 or as close contacts. ...Read more >
March 2022
TPCH Governance Implementation Change Plan announcement – 11.45am today
31 March 2022A reminder that TPCH Governance Implementation Change Plan will be announced via Teams TODAY, Thursday 31 March 2022, from 11.45am – 12.15pm.Read more >Announcement of TPCH Governance Implementation Change Plan
30 March 2022Please be advised that TPCH Governance Implementation Change Plan will be announced via Teams tomorrow, Thursday 31 March 2022, from 11.45am – 12.15pm.Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
25 March 2022With the transition back to Tier 3 this week due to the number of staff away from the workplace, I would like to thank everyone for being so flexible and ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
23 March 2022As you may have seen from yesterday’s Metro North Incident Controller message, we have again moved to Tier 3 due to the increase in the number of staff who are ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
18 March 2022As we reach the end of another week, I hope that everyone is staying well and safe. In recent weeks, a lot has happened, not only with the severe flood ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
11 March 2022As we reach the end of another week, I hope that everyone is staying well and safe. In recent weeks, a lot has happened, not only with the severe flood ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
8 March 2022Happy International Women’s Day! Today, March 8 is the day when we celebrate the many achievements of women and girls across the world.Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
4 March 2022It has been an unforgettable week for everyone in south east Queensland. Many of us probably know someone whose home or business has been adversely impacted by the recent severe ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
3 March 2022I would like to extend my thoughts and wishes to those TPCH staff and families who have been impacted by the recent severe weather event in South East Queensland. I ...Read more >
February 2022
Message from Executive Director
28 February 2022This weekend we have seen intense rainfall across South-East Queensland with many of us affected by widespread flooding. In times like this, we see how our staff go above and beyond ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
25 February 2022As we reach the end of another week, it is welcome news that from Monday 28 February, Metro North will transition to Tier 2. This means we can start to ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director | Smart Referrals Workflow Solution
23 February 2022Metro North Health is introducing a new electronic referrals system called Smart Referrals Workflow Solution which will go live on Monday 14 March 2022. This new system replaces our current ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
18 February 2022Welcome to the end of another week. TPCH remains in Tier 3 and we are gradually resuming semi-urgent and long wait category 2 planned care, with a focus on virtual ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
14 February 2022Welcome to another week. Today, we welcome back many staff to TPCH who have been working from home in accordance with the previous Tier of our COVID-19 response. It’s good ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
11 February 2022We’ve come to the end of another week, and remain at Tier 3 as part of our COVID-19 response. A reminder that with this move of Tier, the current COVID working ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
9 February 2022On Monday, Metro North moved to Tier 3 in its COVID-19 response plan due to lower reported community transmission, fewer hospitalisations, as well as less COVID-19 positive staff or close ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
7 February 2022Welcome to another week. As mentioned in today’s message from the Metro North Incident Controller, Metro North has now moved to Tier 3 in its COVID-19 response plan, due to lower ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
4 February 2022We’ve reached the end of another week and I would like to thank everyone for their great work. Doing great work in the current environment is no easy task, as each ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
3 February 2022I hope everyone coped with the hot weather during the last couple of days – it certainly reminds us we live in the sunshine state! Just a reminder that The Café ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
1 February 2022Welcome to the first day of February 2022. There is no doubt we are still in the midst of summer with the next couple of days going to be extremely ...Read more >
January 2022
Message from TPCH Executive Director
31 January 2022Welcome to another week! Throughout this week I would like to highlight and celebrate some of the teams and individuals who have been supporting TPCH’s COVID-19 response. During the last two ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
28 January 2022We’ve had another big week at TPCH! At the risk of it sounding like ground hog day, I would like thank everyone for keeping up the brilliant work in addressing the ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
27 January 2022As we keep moving ahead with our COVID-19 response, TPCH staff keep stepping up every day to ensure our patients and community are well cared for. My thanks goes to ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
25 January 2022TPCH staff continue to provide excellent care to our patients, despite the many challenges we face daily. Thank you everyone for doing such a fabulous job! Onwards and upwards!Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
24 January 2022Welcome to what we expect will be another big week. Our teams continue their work to support the current Tier 4 COVID-19 response, making the necessary changes to our practices ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
24 January 2022Fit testing is currently one of the highest priorities for our hospital. This week, we need to work together to ensure that all TPCH staff working in high risk areas ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
21 January 2022Thank you to everyone for your continued efforts and hard work in supporting our current Tier 4 COVID-19 response. It has certainly been another huge week and everyone has stepped ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
20 January 2022Today I would like to address the important topic of fit testing. Fit testing is an essential practice in keeping everyone safe so it is imperative that all staff are ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
19 January 2022Thank you to all of our teams who are mobilising the various changes required following Metro North’s transition to Tier 4 in its COVID-19 Response Plan yesterday. Details of the ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
18 January 2022Today, Metro North transitioned to Tier 4 in its COVID-19 Response Plan. Please read today’s Metro North Incident Controller message for details on what this change means for our services ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
17 January 2022Welcome to another busy week as we continue our response to the current COVID-19 situation. As mentioned in the Metro North Incident Controller’s weekend messages, we are seeing a steady ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
14 January 2022What a week! As COVID-19 increases within our community, we are faced with many new challenges on a daily basis with regard to our work and our health. As health ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
13 January 2022Thank you to everyone for continuing to step up to meet the challenges of the current environment. Some staff may be aware that TPCH has several key groups involved in driving ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
12 January 2022TPCH continues its response to the ever changing COVID-19 environment. Each day we work together through the different challenges and scenarios we are faced with, to ensure we can meet ...Read more >Message from TPCH Executive Director
11 January 2022Thank you for continuing to work through and accommodate the many changes we are facing with the current COVID-19 situation. This is new territory and we are doing everything possible ...Read more >TPCH COVID-19 Staff Update
10 January 2022Welcome to what will be another big week as we continue our response to the changing COVID-19 situation. This is my first day back from annual leave and I would ...Read more >TPCH COVID-19 Staff Update
7 January 2022What a huge week it’s been for everyone. With the daily challenges of COVID-19 and its impact on our hospital, I appreciate that we are all feeling the pressures of ...Read more >TPCH COVID-19 Staff Update
6 January 2022As the week progresses, so too does our COVID-19 response. Each day brings new challenges and we thank everyone for taking on these challenges with such commitment and flexibility. We ...Read more >TPCH COVID-19 Staff Update
4 January 2022Welcome to 2022. As we enter the new year, TPCH continues its response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in our community. We appreciate this is a time of ...Read more >TPCH Staff Testing Clinic open
4 January 2022Please be advised that as of today, TPCH has opened a dedicated Staff Only Fever Clinic to support to the increasing number of TPCH staff requiring testing for COVID-19.Read more >
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