Record year for paired kidney donation News article
Belinda and Nico were involved in the ANZKX.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/record-year-for-paired-kidney-donationComplaints about serious misconduct or corruption
Complaints about certain serious misconduct or corruption involving our staff or the hospital can be made directly to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/reports-policies/complaints-about-serious-misconduct-or-corruptionParking near the RMH Parkville
Limited parking is available in the RMH Parkville car park. The car park is open 7 days a week, 6am to 9pm. If you are a regular visitor, a reduced parking rate is available.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-parkville/getting-to-the-rmh-parkville/parking-near-the-rmh-parkvilleNon-invasive testing a way of the future News article
A new collaborative study between the RMH and WEHI is the latest technology to test for early markers of kidney rejection via a simple urine test, hoping to bypass the need for invasive biopsies.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/non-invasive-testing-a-way-of-the-futureNeuropsychologist receives Post-Doctoral Fellowship to advance MS research News article
Dr Charles Malpas aims to address the gap in knowledge on the variants of cognitive impairment among Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients with a substantial MS Research Australia grant.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-neuropsychologist-receives-165000-post-doctoral-fellowship-to-advance-ms-researchNew partnership to improve mental health and wellbeing support News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne will lead a collaboration of service providers and institutions focussing on adult and older Australians as part of the State Government’s Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-partnership-to-drive-improved-mental-health-and-wellbeing-support-for-adult-and-older-adult-victoriansAcute Medical Unit RMH Service
We provide short-term treatment, care and support for people in their first 24 to 48 hours in hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/acute-medical-unitScientists further understanding of tuberculosis transmission in Victoria News article
Scientists at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and Doherty Institute have used whole genome sequencing to discover that the transmission of tuberculosis (TB) commonly occurs beyond household contacts in Victoria, in social or other settings.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/scientists-further-understanding-of-tuberculosis-transmission-in-victoriaThe RMH leaders and innovators recognised in 2021 Brilliant Women in Digital Health News article
Two individuals and one team from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have been recognised in the 2021 Brilliant Women in Digital Health, presented by Telstra Health.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-leaders-and-innovators-recognised-in-2021-brilliant-women-in-digital-healthQuilts to provide comfort and care for our First Nations consumers News article
The RMH had a special unveiling of renowned First Nations artist Aunty Marlene’s Scerri’s quilts at the RMH Waratah for NAIDOC Week.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/quilts-to-provide-comfort-and-care-for-our-first-nations-consumersHand hygiene refers to the use of soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs and other products to clean hands.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/our-key-performance-areas/hand-hygiene-performanceAllergic diseases are common and are increasing in prevalence. We diagnose and manage the following allergic diseases.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/immunology-allergy/allergic-diseasesOur organisation, the ethics committee and investigators must ensure that the research continues to conform to approved ethical standards, and in accordance with the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Research Policy throughout its lifecycle.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/post-approval-project-managementVirtual Surgery School (VSS) is an educational program designed to help patients prepare for surgery and improve their recovery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/virtual-surgery-schoolCommunity program helps empower women News article
The RMH's Dominique Horne set up a support program to empower older women in the community.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/community-program-helps-empower-womenWe are committed to evidence-based best practice, continuous quality improvement and teaching.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/anaesthesia-pain-management/anaesthesia-clinical-initiativesMental health occupational therapy research
Our occupational therapy mental health research is guided by a vision to conduct meaningful research that facilitates evidence-based practices to enable consumers and carers to achieve valued health and life goals.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/our-research/mental-health-occupational-therapy-researchWe understand that a sleep study can be a daunting process for some patients and do our best to put patients at ease during their sleep study.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/respiratory-medicine-sleep-disorders/learn-about/sleep-studies-and-disordersWe collect and monitor any falls that occur during a patient stay every month.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/our-key-performance-areas/falls-performanceThere will come a point – usually around age 16 to 18 – when as a young person with diabetes, you will make the move from childhood medical support services and specialists to adult medical care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/diabetes-endocrinology/learn-about/young-adults-with-diabetes