NSW Health

The Australian Government is leading a nationally coordinated response to a cybersecurity incident involving former prescription delivery service provider, MediSecure. A MediSecure database containing personal and health information of individuals and healthcare provider information has been affected by this incident. The affected data relates to prescriptions distributed by MediSecure’s systems up until November 2023. Prescriptions continue to work as normal. People should keep taking their medications and filling their prescriptions. This includes prescriptions (paper and electronic) that may have been issued by Medicare up until November 2023. Information and advice for individuals and health care providers can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gUEe6_Ar NSW Health does not use the services of MediSecure, and at this stage there is no known impact to NSW Health’s clinical and operational systems.

With exceptional compassion, care and commitment to others, nurses truly lead the way in health, providing exceptional care for every person, every day. It’s a profession built on trust and empathy. Thank you to all the nurses of NSW Health for all that you do for our community. To learn more about nursing careers and opportunities in NSW Health, visit: health.nsw.gov.au/nursing

NSW Health’s Junior Medical Officers are part of Australia’s largest health system and have access to a wealth of knowledge, opportunities, and experiences. Join us! Find out when each specialty is advertising positions here: https://lnkd.in/gWcYmh5C

How will we achieve the NSW Government’s net zero targets? One of our key priorities in our Net Zero Roadmap is healthy and sustainable food for patients, and minimal food waste. Share your thoughts on how we can improve the sustainable sourcing, production and provision of our food services. NSW Health Staff are invited to register for a consultation session: https://lnkd.in/gzvqt4_T Members of the public can complete a short survey: https://lnkd.in/gRQKfVDn

NSW Health is warning the public of high-dose MDMA tablets (ecstasy) in circulation across NSW, found to contain around twice the average dose of other MDMA tablets. The purple-grey tablets have a ‘Punisher’ skull design on the front. Medical Director of the NSW Poisons Information Centre, Dr Darren Roberts, said consuming high doses of MDMA has been linked to cases of serious illness and death in NSW. “MDMA can cause severe agitation, raised body temperature, seizures or fits, irregular heart rhythm and death,” Dr Roberts said. “Other risks include taking MDMA in combination with other stimulants, such as amphetamines or cocaine. “The amount of MDMA in a tablet or capsule can vary a lot, even within the same batch. The health risks from MDMA are greatly increased if high amounts (including multiple doses) are consumed over a short period. “It is very important to remember, if you or a friend has taken drugs and feel unwell, you won't get into trouble for seeking medical care. If you or a friend feels unwell, please seek help immediately by calling Triple Zero.” For images and more information on the high dose MDMA tablets, visit: https://lnkd.in/drcGqqGs For support and information with alcohol, MDMA and other drugs, please contact the Alcohol and Drug Information Service on 1800 250 015. This is a 24/7 service offering confidential and anonymous telephone counselling and information. NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA) also provides a range of harm minimisation resources and advice and can be reached on 1800 644 413.

Did you know that almost 1 in 5 people in NSW have a disability? Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, but every day we’re working towards empowering people with disability to access information in a way that is easy for them to understand and make informed decisions about their health. Some of the ways we’re supporting them to do this is by: - providing Easy Read versions where possible. You can see some here: https://lnkd.in/dM9K8ezq - making sure our website meets the WCAG 2.0 AA standard and can be accessed by a screen reader - meeting the contrast ratio of 4.5.1 for normal text or 3.1 for large text on our website - including captions on all our videos. #GAAD2024

Does the future of work call for a new, wellness-focussed leadership model?     In this episode of the Future Health podcast, Dr Louise Messara and Dr Sarah Dalton examine some of the organisational and individual capabilities our health leaders will need to establish a well workforce and explore what it might be like to work in that future.     Watch the full episode on YouTube here:  https://lnkd.in/dH45RFz3   New episodes of Future Health drop every Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify and Apple podcasts.  

Meet Martin, who did the MidStart program. If you’re a registered nurse and want to train as a midwife like Martin did, find out more about how to become a midwife and the support available. Apply before 3 June. https://lnkd.in/dmpB4gfk

As a Junior Medical Officer with NSW Health, you will work with some of the most experienced and skilled medical professionals in Australia on your way to reaching your career goals. Find out when each specialty is advertising positions here: https://lnkd.in/gWcYmh5C