Doctor Health
#199 Guidance on the use of PPE by health care workers
The Australian Government Department of Health has provided updated guidance on the use of PPE by health care workers in areas with significant community transmission.
The importance of psychological safety in your teams – and how to create it
Effectively functioning teams not only make leadership more effective, they also spread the load.
#198 COVID Safe plan required by 11:59pm today (Friday 7 August)
It is mandatory for every workplace operating in Victoria to have a COVID Safe Plan prepared by 11:59pm this evening. Here's what that looks like.
#192 Emergency accommodation for healthcare workers
The Hotel for Heroes program has been extended to provide accommodation for frontline workers who are required to self-quarantine.
#189 AMA Victoria calls on State Government to back a target of zero healthcare worker deaths from COVID-19
AMA Victoria has backed an open letter signed by 4,617 healthcare workers across Australia regarding their concerns about workplace health and safety.
Parenting in Medicine online seminar
This free seminar will be hosted by our Women in Medicine Group across 30 July and 6 August.
#176 Drs4Drs: a mental health service for doctors
Doctors and med students now have access to free, confidential telehealth mental health services.
#174 Meet the WR team: Dr Karla Villafana-Soto
Meet our Workplace Relations team! We are available to assist any member experiencing issues or seeking advice relating to their workplace.
#171 Forced annual leave is not on
Remember: no health service has a right under the Fair Work Act to direct a doctor to take leave.