The Royal Melbourne Hospital aims to develop long-term partnerships with suppliers who are adaptable and innovative, who take accountability, and who can help deliver real and lasting value.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/procurementComplaints 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://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/reports-policies/complaints-about-serious-misconduct-or-corruptionOur nurse-to-patient ratios define the minimum number of nurses expected on a ward. These ratios help make sure our patients are provided with the best nursing care possible.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/performance/nurse-to-patient-ratiosEvery time a wound is made during a surgical procedure there is a risk of developing an infection.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/performance/our-key-performance-areas/surgical-site-infectionsWe collect and monitor patient experience survey results as one way to continually improve.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/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://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/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://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/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://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/you-made-a-difference-awardsWhen a loved one dies in hospital
The death of someone close to you can be very distressing, particularly when it happens in hospital.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/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://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/about-the-rmh/rmh-function-and-convention-centreTimeline of our cancer research and treatment
View our timeline of cancer research and treatment between 1857 and 2016 and discover the major contributions our researchers and clinicians have made.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/timeline-of-our-cancer-research-and-treatmentThen and Now: Online photographic exhibition
Be transported back in time and see some of our most-treasured historical photos placed side-by-side with modern-day versions, and read about how we've transformed over the years.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/then-and-nowThe RMH Medical Voices: oral histories with our senior doctors
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is preserving insights into our events and activities through oral history recordings with senior medical staff.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/rmh-medical-voicesJames Beaney: an eccentric surgeon from our past
James Beaney was a surgeon at the Melbourne Hospital from 1860 to 1891. His every step invited controversy and divided public opinion.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/james-beaney-an-eccentric-surgeon-from-our-pastHistorical publications tell the story of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, our services and our people.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/historical-publicationsLearn more about the history of the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Royal Park campus.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/about-the-rmh/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://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/history-of-the-rmh-parkvilleThe Archives of the Royal Melbourne Hospital document the traditions and history of the oldest public hospital in Victoria.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/our-archivesThe Royal Melbourne Hospital was Victoria's first public hospital and celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2023.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/our-175th-anniversaryLearn more about the breakthroughs and innovations first achieved at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/breakthroughs-and-milestones