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Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospitals Expansion Project

Locality: Blacktown

Phone: +61 1800 155 102

Address: 18 Blacktown Road 2148 Blacktown, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bmdhproject.health.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Oh baby, its been a VERY busy morning in our new acute services building with 13 babies transferred to Newborn Care, our first mum-to-be arriving in the Maternity Assessment Centre, our last bub born in the old Birthing unit, and were now awaiting the arrival of our first baby in the new A62 Birthing ward! Congrats to all our staff and families on a great move this morning!

25.01.2022 Thank you to Brendan Kerin for taking us through a very moving Smoking Ceremony this morning. He described the event as an opportunity to honour the past and embrace a fresh start, together. At the end of a ceremony, Brendan always places the remaining ashes in the local ground, ensuring the energy and spirit of the ceremony stays anchored to place. But this morning, the wind had already carried the story of our ceremony out across the campus, scattering the remaining ash into the gardens, and leaving the bucket completely empty.

25.01.2022 If you think these giraffes are cute, wait till you see our Newborn Care bubbas. Our team is moving to the new unit today and these colourful giraffes will be waiting for babies transferring from the existing nursery to the new one. The new cots are also called Giraffes (because if their shape) so its giraffes all round today!

25.01.2022 Our new Emergency is due to open soon, but weve had our first patient. Emergency head A/Prof Reza Ali was our test patient this morning and he put on quite a performance about getting tests done and wanting to know his blood pressure. Our Emergency staff had quite a few suggestions about his condition but patient confidentiality prevents us from sharing them!

25.01.2022 Blacktown Hospital Emergency is moving to the new building tomorrow, so if you need the emergency care, just follow the signs. Theres a new emergency-only drop-off, pick-up, entry and parking area via Marcel Crescent. And please remember, keep your emergency department for serious illnesses or injuries which require urgent attention. For a map and more information visit our website http://bit.ly/BlacktownEmergency

24.01.2022 It was the last of our Women's & Children's Health moves today and they were big ones - 10 ladies from Women's Health and 30 from Maternity. Good thing we were prepared with spacious rooms, en-suites, patient lounges, and a welcome gift of waffle-weave slippers and hand cream! Congratulations to the project team, move team, department staff, our ladies and their families on a great day!

24.01.2022 It wasn’t just the babies who were new at Blacktown Hospital today. We also opened our new Perioperative Services centre with about 90 staff rostered on over three shifts, completing up to ten urgent surgeries today as they finalised the setup and familiarisation the new unit, ready to ramp back up to full capacity later this week. They also moved into their new activity based working space, which includes a spacious kitchen/diner. There may have been pizza.

23.01.2022 Blacktowns Birthing team moves to the new building tomorrow and this cheeky monkey will be waiting to welcome the first bub born in the new unit with a gift pack including a copy of Mem Foxs classic book Time For Bed. All we need now is a baby! Stay tuned for updates tomorrow...

22.01.2022 "Thank you for your care, your diligence and your patience in looking after our baby. As first time parents, that our baby cant come home with us breaks our heart, but because of the support provided by all of you, we can face each day knowing our baby is in the very best of hands. You have given us strength, comfort and hope. We can only gift you flowers and our eternal gratitude." Newborn Care NUM Terry shared this lovely thank you card with us today. Congratulations to the dedicated team in Newborn Care. Terry also told us how excited the parents are about the new facilities, the light, the space, and Martha Jabours colourful mandala artworks. Day Two, big tick!

22.01.2022 Flashback Friday. In 1966, Blacktowns Central Sterile Supply Dept used modern methods. Fast forward to 2019 and its now state-of-the-art.

22.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who completed fire training this week! This happy crew is part of our theatre team, getting ready to open the new Perioperative Services at the end of the month.

21.01.2022 Oh baby, it's been a VERY busy morning in our new acute services building with 13 babies transferred to Newborn Care, our first mum-to-be arriving in the Maternity Assessment Centre, our last bub born in the old Birthing unit, and we're now awaiting the arrival of our first baby in the new A62 Birthing ward! Congrats to all our staff and families on a great move this morning!

19.01.2022 What a week! Our new Main Reception and Atrium opened on Monday, then Emergency moved Wednesday. TGIF. More info on the weekly update http://bit.ly/BMDH328

18.01.2022 Thank you for following BMDH Project! We have loved your comments, feedback and support! You can continue to follow our progress at Western Sydney Health or subscribe to The Pulse news at https://thepulse.org.au/ For all enquiries regarding the project please email [email protected]... Or for enquiries regarding your care, bookings, appointments or feedback about hospital services, please call 8670 8000.

18.01.2022 VOTE! If youre at Blacktown Hospital today, pop in to the Gathering Place on Hospital Street and vote in the Western Sydney Health Quality Awards. We wouldnt want to be accused of vote rigging but there are plenty of fabulous Blacktown and Mount Druitt projects up for awards, including the ODDS Project successfully implemented by Graeme and the team. And theres cake. Did we mention cake?

17.01.2022 "The hospital of the future."

15.01.2022 Behind the scenes, our General Services team has been getting the new building ready for patients and staff. With most of the moves now complete, we are ready to welcome our growing community to our new-look Blacktown Hospital. Congratulations, team!

15.01.2022 Dont forget that our new Main Reception and Atrium opens tomorrow morning. Just follow the signs and directions from staff and volunteers.

14.01.2022 If you thought this week was big, wait till you see whats coming next. Our new theatres (called Perioperative Services) opens in just over a week and were very excited! Have a great weekend!

14.01.2022 Its been all systems go at Blacktown this week as we prepare to open new facilities for operating theatres (now called Perioperative Services), Birthing and Newborn Care on Monday, followed by Maternity and Womens Health later in the week. If youre a hospital patient having a baby or a surgical procedure next week, your health care team will let you know whats happening. Have a great weekend!

13.01.2022 Our colourful, comfortable and very cushy new Atrium opens on Monday at Blacktown Hospital. It includes new Main Reception, cafe-style seating, digital kiosks and wayfinding, and very hipster benches with power points to recharge your devices while you wait. And did we mention a palm court? Its the first part of our new building to open, with Emergency to follow on Wednesday 7 August and other services later this month. For more info, check the Weekly Update http://bit.ly/BMDH326

12.01.2022 Wash, dry, wrap, repeat. Youll find the latest state-of-the-art sterilising equipment, and the best team ever, in our new Central Sterilising Services Department at Blacktown Hospital. Their brand new unit, kitted out with the latest equipment (including advanced scope-cleaning equipment) opened this morning. With more space, equipment and room to expand, its the CSSD of the future! Congratulations!

11.01.2022 "After 332 updates, tonnes of cake, 2000 tweets, countless events, 560 Instagram posts, 45000 photos of the hospital, and a million or so Facebook posts, Im packing up my hard hat and vest, and saying goodbye to Blacktown! Its been an absolute privilege to work with all of you and to see the incredible changes youve made. Thank you for trusting me to tell your stories and share this experience with you. Special thanks to my fabulous colleagues at Blacktown Hospital, Mount ...Druitt Hospital, WSLHD, Corporate Comms, Health Infrastructure, Jacobs, JSP, all our project managers and builders, our volunteers and consumer reps. And to my project team partners-in-crime, my heartfelt thanks for the wompa in the fridge, the Rogue One hospital plans caper, the Halloween witches hats, our 2020 Olympics bid, the great State of Origin debacle, the arrival of Crane-a-saurus, the Fantastic Beasts suitcase switch, the stupid Christmas hats, the Former Lady Mayoress Mrs Betty Blacktown, the poppies, the paper flowers, the colours and the joy! Heres a little fun flashback video. You created something wonderful and you will always be my Goldilocks project - just right." Lilly, BMDH Project Communications Manager, is taking on another infrastructure project. See more

11.01.2022 It's been all systems go at Blacktown this week as we prepare to open new facilities for operating theatres (now called Perioperative Services), Birthing and Newborn Care on Monday, followed by Maternity and Women's Health later in the week. If you're a hospital patient having a baby or a surgical procedure next week, your health care team will let you know what's happening. Have a great weekend!

10.01.2022 Blacktown’s Birthing team moves to the new building tomorrow and this cheeky monkey will be waiting to welcome the first bub born in the new unit with a gift pack including a copy of Mem Fox’s classic book Time For Bed. All we need now is a baby! Stay tuned for updates tomorrow...

09.01.2022 Blacktown Hospitals new Atrium and Main Reception are open. Sarah was one of our first patients at the desk this morning, with our admin team members Alyssa and Tori. Next up, Emergency Dept relocates to the new building on Wednesday. Just follow the signs or check our web page for info.

09.01.2022 It wasnt just the babies who were new at Blacktown Hospital today. We also opened our new Perioperative Services centre with about 90 staff rostered on over three shifts, completing up to ten urgent surgeries today as they finalised the setup and familiarisation the new unit, ready to ramp back up to full capacity later this week. They also moved into their new activity based working space, which includes a spacious kitchen/diner. There may have been pizza.

08.01.2022 Were getting ready to move a whole lot of departments next week so if youre expecting a baby, if youre coming in for surgery, or if youre booked in for Womens Health, your hospital team will let you know if youre affected by the change. More updates later in the week - stay tuned. If youre concerned or have any questions, please contact your healthcare team.

07.01.2022 It was the last huddle in our old Emergency Department this morning. Our ED team has done an amazing job planning, designing, training and preparing for this move. Congratulations, team!

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Jessica and Kevork! Jessica was the first mum-to-be in our Maternity Assessment Centre on Monday and its great to see the family looking so happy!

06.01.2022 Franks mum, Mimmi, was the last person to leave our old Emergency Department this week. Thanks to Frank and his family for letting us be there when she was transferred to the ward in the afternoon. And thanks to all the staff who were part of the last day. Its a new beginning for us, but many staff felt the weight of memories left behind as they walked out for the last time.

06.01.2022 It was the last of our Womens & Childrens Health moves today and they were big ones - 10 ladies from Womens Health and 30 from Maternity. Good thing we were prepared with spacious rooms, en-suites, patient lounges, and a welcome gift of waffle-weave slippers and hand cream! Congratulations to the project team, move team, department staff, our ladies and their families on a great day!

03.01.2022 The best department! Blacktown Hospital Emergency has moved to the new building and we totally agree with ED head Rezas comments about this amazing team. New emergency drop-off, entry and dedicated parking now open.

02.01.2022 Blacktown Hospital Emergency will relocate to our new building from Wednesday 7 August 2019. Emergency has a new dedicated drop-off/pick-up and parking area - check the local signs for times, fees and parking restrictions. For a map or more information, click here http://bit.ly/BlacktownEmergency, and please remember that emergency departments are for emergencies. Many minor injuries and illnesses can be treated by your local doctor or medical centre. You can also ask your pharmacist for advice or call Healthdirect helpline on 1800 022 222 for health advice from registered nurses at any time of day or night.

01.01.2022 We moved five departments this week, but some people still slept through all the excitement! You can catch up with all the project news in our weekly update! http://bit.ly/BMDH332