covid-19 vaccination update More than 70 per cent of staff have now received at least their first COVID-19 vaccination with many now preparing themselves for their second dose. Some of our staff who have received their vaccination at Hornsby have shared their selfies (see below). We are still implementing the vaccination program in line with the Australian Government’s advice on the AstraZeneca vaccine. Following the new advice from Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), informed consent information has been updated to provide patients and those administering the AstraZeneca
vaccine with the latest information. ATAGI recommends that all adults are vaccinated against COVID-19. As vaccines become available, NSW Health continues to urge all our staff who can be vaccinated to do so. People under 50 who have received the AstraZeneca vaccine first dose without serious side effects should feel confident to complete the course with the second dose. For those who have not yet commenced a course of vaccine, NSW Health is working to have everyone vaccinated as soon as possible.
New video highlights disaster response The Northern Sydney Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol team has developed an exciting new training video on Disaster Response Teams (DRT) and their role. Before the pandemic, a number of staff
were deployed to Bega Valley after bushfires ravaged the area during the horror 2019-20 bushfires. The video explores the experiences the DRT had while on the ground helping those who had been impacted by the fires. While all have since returned to their role within the district, the video reflects on the efforts, camaraderie and learnings many had during their time. This is the first in a suite of disaster training videos NSLHD MHDA is developing.
You can watch the video by visiting: bit. ly/3cQh4Fd
WWW.NSLHD.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU
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