Public sector updates: north western region - Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (Tasmanian Branch)

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North West Updates

From the public sector

Catch up on the latest news and updates from the ANMF. Here you will find information relating to the public sector in the north west of the state.

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North West Regional Hospital

Operating Room Suite

The ANMF note that members in the Operating Suite had previously raised workload concerns, however due to the current crisis of COVID -19, theatres have not being running as normal. The ANMF have formally requested that a re benchmarking process is undertaken in line with the latest Australian College of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN) standards. Upon receipt of a response to this correspondence feedback will be provided to members.

Updates correct as at 27 May 2020.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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