Public Sector Updates – North West

Mersey Community Hospital (MCH)

Close Observation Unit (COU)

ANMF members in the COU at MCH recently met with the ANMF to discuss ongoing workload concerns. Members confirmed that the issues previously raised with management remain unresolved. View the latest update

Updates are correct as of 17 July 2026.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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