In line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, the RCH has implemented measures to ensure that everyone who works at the RCH meets the mandatory vaccination requirements for healthcare workers. This includes all our employees, contractors, sub-contractors and volunteers.
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is implementing Rapid Antigen Testing for all parents and carers visiting their child. The safety and care of our patients, families and staff remains our top priority and as such, with the support of the Department of Health, will be implementing this process as a matter of priority.
As we wrap up another year of Perioperative Nurses Week, we chat to three members of our RCH team to find out more about perioperative nursing and their roles at the hospital.
We know that getting vaccinated is an important step to keeping each other safe from COVID-19. Still thinking about it? Here’s what kids want you to know.
With COVID so active in the community, it is an unfortunate inevitability that there will be exposures in hospitals – and on every occasion these are managed in line with the Department of Health guidelines.
Seventeen-year-old Sally was born with congenital hip dysplasia. Further diagnosed with a severe form of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Sally demonstrates ambition and drive as she continues to kick goals in both the academic and sporting fields.
It may be the most exciting day of the year for Melbourne’s many footy fans, but unfortunately Grand Final day is also one of the busiest days for family violence workers.
While the warmer days of spring often mean more outdoor play for children, it can also signal a time when allergies run rampant.
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is proud to welcome Ms Bernadette McDonald as our new Chief Executive Officer.
To recognise Child Protection Week, we chat with social worker Raji Jacob, who reminds us that child protection is everyone’s responsibility. Raji has been working in the social work team at the RCH for over seven years and shares her insights into advocating for children.
