Healthscope
Healthscope have committed to supporting all staff, including casuals, through the COVID-19 lockdown. They are planning to restart elective surgery from 27th April 2020 or soon after as approved by the Federal Government. The ANMF continue to advocate for and work with members of Healthscope during this uncertain period.
Midlands Multi-Purpose Centre
The ANMF have received correspondence from management finalising some outstanding after hours security matters. As a result of member concerns and the ANMF letter, management have taken the following steps:
- Invited the THS Occupational Violence and Aggression Advisor to the facility to support staff
- Followed up and reviewed procedures regarding iPM patient alerts and staff security after hours
- Reviewed and improved procedures regarding Plan of Care for after-hours presentations
- Scheduled a debrief and ongoing support for staff about these matters when suitable
- Reviewed after hours security arrangements
- Management have referred the episode for broader review by Primary Health Management meeting
The ANMF will be in contact with members soon to provide ongoing support and assistance with this and other matters.
Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS)
The ANMF have corresponded with management on behalf of members regarding the COVID-19 precautions in place at the Hobart facility. As a result ARCBS have reviewed and clarified matters to the satisfaction of members.
Updates correct as at 29 April 2020.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary
More latests news
Staff profile: Mandy Clark
Staff profile: Mandy Clark, Member Communication & Engagement Officer Today’s health systems are made of skilled, multi generational, and culturally diverse work forces, and you all share a common goal. That goal is to [...]
Media Release: ANMF Lodges urgent application with the Tasmanian Industrial Commission – LGH ED
ANMF Lodges urgent application with the Tasmanian Industrial Commission – LGH ED 30 September 2021 ANMF Branch Secretary Available for Comment at Mark Butler Door Stop WHEN: September 30, 2021, TODAY at 1.45pm WHERE: Outside the Launceston General [...]
Media Release: Shadow Federal Health Minister Mark Butler visits Launceston today
Shadow Federal Health Minister Mark Butler visits Launceston today 30 September 2021 WHEN: September 30, 2021, TODAY at 1.45pm WHERE: Outside the Launceston General Hospital WHO: Tasmanian Branch Secretary Emily Shepherd will be joined by Shadow Federal Health [...]