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You Made a Difference Awards

The 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.

Surgical site infections

Every time a wound is made during a surgical procedure there is a risk of developing an infection.

Reports and policies

Policies guide our decisions and how we operate. We also create a range of documents and reports in the course of running our organisation and carrying out our functions.

Weaving together the RMH’s history News article

The history and creators behind the RMH's tapestry 'Research and Respond'.

Phones

Pay phones are located in various areas around the RMH Parkville and the RMH Royal Park. 

Donated artwork brightens up the RMH Emergency Department News article

Mauricio Munoz first became known to the Royal Melbourne Hospital Emergency Department (ED) in 2013 after he was thrown off his bicycle after being hit by a truck.

Help us shape the new LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Action Plan News article

Your voice matters! Help the RMH shape our next LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Action Plan.

Celebrating NAIDOC Week at the RMH News article

Festivities have kicked off for National NAIDOC Week at the RMH, an annual celebration of the history, culture and achievements of our First Nations peoples.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

We support a strong, diverse and effective team of professionals to deliver healthcare services to our community. It is why we are one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Ocean Grove gallery has health in its sights News article

A new exhibition series at The Hive gallery in Ocean Grove will raise vital funds to support ophthalmology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

LGBTIQA+ inclusive practice

The LGBTIQA+ Patient Liaison team supports LGBTIQA+ safety and inclusion within the hospital environment. We work to improve the experience of all LGBTIQA+ patients, consumers and visitors throughout their hospital journey.

Across generations and cultures, RMH volunteers find common purpose News article

Despite coming from different backgrounds and life experiences, Nhat and Nazih have found common ground in their shared commitment to helping others as volunteers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).

Toilets and bathroom facilities

Many of the toilets across the RMH Parkville are single room, all-gender toilets. These include some wheelchair accessible toilets, and facilities with baby-change tables or sharps bins for those who need them.

Hospital facilities and amenities

We have a range facilities and amenities for patients and visitors on site or near to the hospital, including cafes and food venues, retail shops, post office and banking services, rest areas and accessible toilets.

Electronic Medical Record

We use an electronic medical record (EMR) to improve the way we deliver patient care.

Chronic kidney disease education program

People diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are carefully monitored during frequent visits to our specialist clinics and attend the CKD education program to prepare for their future care.

Maxillofacial Prosthetics RMH Service

We provide custom-made silicone prostheses that restore malformed or absent parts of the face.

New treatment study for people with lupus Research study

This early-phase study is testing a new treatment for adults with moderate to severe lupus (SLE). The new treatment is a type of antibody designed to help the immune system remove certain B cells that play a role in lupus.

Possible treatment for Parkinson’s disease Research study

Cerevel Therapeutics has begun a study of an experimental drug called CVL-751 as a possible treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease. 

KBL697 for the treatment of ulcerative colitis Research study

Study investigated Lactobacillus gasseri in patients with mild to moderate active ulcerative colitis.