Every time a wound is made during a surgical procedure there is a risk of developing an infection.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/our-key-performance-areas/surgical-site-infectionsWe collect and monitor patient experience survey results as one way to continually improve.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/our-key-performance-areas/patient-experienceHand 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-performanceHospitals measure their performance in a variety of ways. The Royal Melbourne Hospital publishes information monthly about its performance against key performance areas.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performanceThe You Made a Difference Awards recognise individuals or teams who build our Safety Culture, show commitment to patient care and live our values in their work.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/you-made-a-difference-awardsWhen a loved one dies in hospital
Resources to support you after the death of a loved one, including what to do and where to get support.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/supporting-you/when-a-loved-one-dies-in-hospitalFunction and Convention Centre
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Function and Convention Centre offers 8 versatile function rooms of varying sizes for conferences and meetings.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-parkville/hospital-facilities-and-amenities/rmh-function-and-convention-centreLearn more about the history of the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Royal Park campus.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/who-we-are/our-history-and-archives/history-of-rmh-royal-parkLearn more about the history of the Royal Melbourne Hospital at its inner city Melbourne and Grattan Street sites.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/who-we-are/our-history-and-archives/history-of-the-rmh-parkvilleThe Royal Melbourne Hospital was Victoria's first public hospital and celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2023.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/who-we-are/our-history-and-archives/our-175th-anniversaryLearn more about the breakthroughs and innovations first achieved at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/who-we-are/our-history-and-archives/breakthroughs-and-milestonesAI technology could be the future for measuring quality of life News article
New technology developed by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) neurosurgery team has the potential to predict a patient’s health-related quality of life post-surgery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/ai-technology-could-be-the-future-for-measuring-quality-of-lifeThe Office for Research manages all aspects of internal and external funding administration for research purposes.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-endeavoursOur 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-managementNational and international policies, guidelines and regulations prescribe best practice to ensure research is conducted to the highest governance and ethical standards possible.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmh/policies-guidelines-sopsResources to support clinical research
The success of any research study depends on highly trained study teams.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/resources-to-support-clinical-research-at-the-rmhResearch governance is a framework through which an institution is accountable for the scientific quality, ethical acceptability and safety of the research it allows to be...
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-governanceQuality assurance (QA) projects are an essential and integral part of improving the quality of healthcare service and delivery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/quality-assuranceAustralian legislation at the federal and state and territory levels provides some protection of privacy of personal information.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmh/privacy-in-medical-researchConducting research at the RMH
As part of our service to researchers, collaborators and sponsors, we have compiled a knowledge bank of essential elements required to setup and conduct a research project.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmh