Public Sector Updates – North West
Mersey Community Hospital (MCH)
Medical Ward
On Friday 9 May 2025, the ANMF attended a benchmarking meeting for the Medical Ward at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH).
During the meeting, it was noted that while the ward is currently funded for 30 beds, an additional 3 beds are consistently opened and occupied. View the latest update
Emergency Department Benchmarking
On Thursday 15 May 2025, the ANMF attended the 2023-24 consultation meeting for benchmarking at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) Emergency Department (ED). View the latest update
Theatre and Day Surgery Unit
The ANMF attended a meeting with management at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) to discuss the recent changes to shift times that were implemented without appropriate consultation and other ongoing concerns raised by members in Theatres and Day Surgery Unit (DSU). View the latest update
Updates are correct as of 28 May 2025.
Authorised by Phoebe Mansell, ANMF Acting Tasmanian Branch Secretary
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