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The Latest Breaking News from Canberra Health Services

Canberra health system facing 'perfect storm'

More patients are being admitted to Canberra hospitals who are sicker and require a longer hospitalisation.

The Canberra Times

Garran surge centre's COVID-19 clinic reduces hours

Further changes to opening hours are also likely, Canberra Health Services flagged.

The Canberra Times

'Sent into the killing fields': WorkSafe notices issued to Dhulwa as more than 100 assaults reported

The nurses union has repeated calls for an inquiry into Dhulwa.

The Canberra Times

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Rise in long-COVID patients expected as Canberra clinic opens

A new speciality rehabilitation clinic at the University of Canberra Hospital has opened.

The Canberra Times

COVID testing facility closes early due to hospital staff shortfall

Staff shortages at Canberra Hospital meant those manning the testing facility have been redeployed for the evening.

The Canberra Times

Staff report further assaults at Dhulwa Mental Health Unit

The nursing union and Canberra Liberals have called for an independent review into the mental heath unit.

The Canberra Times

Nurses hurt by email which said staff may steal medication for 'big weekend'

The executive who sent the email has apologised, saying it was meant to be "light-hearted".

The Canberra Times

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Warning of impending 'catastrophic event', as nurses scared to report assaults

Staff working at the Dhulwa Mental Health unit reported more than 100 physicals assaults over a six-month period.

The Canberra Times

Senior cardiology staff at Canberra Hospital stood down over bullying allegations

The action comes as part of a crackdown from Canberra Health Services into senior staff who have been accused of long-term bullying.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Hospital to look overseas for talent in recruitment drive

Planning work is underway for recruitment of staff for the hospital.

The Canberra Times

Prison mental health care 'inadequate' due to psychologist shortage

Delivery of mental health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees was also ineffective, the ACT Auditor-General has found.

The Canberra Times

Jump in WHS incidents in Canberra Health Services 'a success story'

The head of Canberra Health Services said the increase was reflective of people having greater confidence to report.

The Canberra Times

'Extremely unfair' policy which saw Canberra nurses forced to take personal leave ahead of COVID leave overhauled

The ACT government has overhauled a Canberra Health Services policy that required frontline health staff who contracted COVID-19 to use personal leave before they were able to access special leave.

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ACT intensive care units feel pinch of unvaccinated patients

More than 4 per cent of Canberra Health Services staff are currently in isolation and unable to come to work.

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Modelling suggests ACT may have reached peak of Omicron wave

There were 52 COVID-19 patients in Canberra hospitals on Monday, up from 27 patients last Friday.

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