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Behind the design of the new Stage 2 building at Nepean Hospital

Behind the design of the new Stage 2 building at Nepean Hospital

BVN Architecture was appointed to design the Nepean Redevelopment which is being delivered in two stages. With construction underway on the new Stage 2 building, we spoke with Principal Architect, Julian Ashton about the key vision for the design. 

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Posted 14 Oct 2024
Inside the new Paediatrics Unit

Inside the new Paediatrics Unit

A new Paediatrics Unit will be built on Level 6 of the new Stage 2 building at Nepean Hospital. Watch the video

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Posted 14 Jun 2024
Inside Nepean Hospital’s new Pharmacy Department

Inside Nepean Hospital’s new Pharmacy Department

Nepean Hospital is getting an upgraded Pharmacy Department as part of Stage 2 of the Nepean Redevelopment. We talked to the Director of Pharmacy who said the new pharmacy will be a game-changer for the hospital.

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Posted 23 Nov 2023
New main entrance coming to Nepean Hospital

New main entrance coming to Nepean Hospital 

Patients and visitors can look forward to improved access, navigation and travel time across the Nepean Hospital campus when Stage 2 of the $1 billion Nepean Redevelopment is complete. 

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Posted 03 Oct 2023
Improved mental health support for young people

Improved mental health support for young people

Young people with lived experience of mental health can look forward to better mental health, physical health and wellbeing outcomes and increased access to appropriate care at Nepean Hospital.

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Posted 29 Aug 2023
A win for the whole community

A win for the whole community

People with high support needs will experience less anxiety when visiting Nepean Hospital thanks to a new Changing Places toilet facility which is set to be built in the hospital’s new front of house area. 

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Posted 02 Aug 2023
Frontline workers to benefit from new back of house

Frontline workers to benefit from new back of house

Improved storage facilities and a new loading dock are in store for Nepean Hospital’s back of house services under Stage 2 of the redevelopment. 

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Posted 04 Jul 2023
New central location for Hope Cottage

New central location for Hope Cottage

Read why Hope Cottage's new location benefits staff, patients and visitors to Nepean Hospital. 
 

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Posted 07 Jun 2023
Insight into new Front of House

Insight into new Front of House

When Stage 2 is complete, Nepean Hospital will have a prominent and accessible front of house! We asked some of our valued staff and volunteers what it means to them and to the visitors and patients they assist.

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Posted 25 Apr 2023
New Pathology Department to support hospital expansion

New Pathology Department to support hospital expansion

We spoke to Rose Li and Stephen Parker about the new Pathology Department being built at Nepean Hospital under Stage 2 of the Nepean Redevelopment. 
 

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Posted 24 Nov 2022
Relocating the Pharmacy team

Relocating the Pharmacy team

We speak to Deputy Director, Pharmacy, Janvic Gan about the Pharmacy Department's move into a newly vacated and larger space following the opening of Building A.

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Posted 31 Oct 2022
New Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory

New Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory

The Cardiac Catheterisation Lab will soon be moving into it's new space on Level 5 of the Nepean Hospital clinical tower. Find out how it will benefit patients and staff by watching our short video.

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Posted 03 Oct 2022
New Birth Unit for Nepean Hospital

New Birth Unit for Nepean Hospital

We speak to Nepean Hospital's Birth Unit Midwifery Unit Manager Kerry Tossill about the Birth Unit at Nepean Hospital.

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Posted 06 May 2022
New GACC for Nepean Hospital

New GACC for Nepean Hospital

Hear from Nepean Hospital's Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Consultant Sarah Jones on some of the new features of the new GACC inside Nepean Hospital's new tower. 

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Posted 21 Apr 2022
New digital operating theatres at Nepean Hospital

New digital operating theatres at Nepean Hospital

Check out Nepean Hospital's new digital operating theatres with Operating Theatre nurse Laura Lanier.

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Posted 05 Apr 2022
Improved accessibility at Nepean Hospital

Improved accessibility at Nepean Hospital

Check out our interview with consumer representative Matt Roger on some of the new features in Nepean Hospital’s lifts which will improve the safety and experience of all visitors.

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Posted 22 Mar 2022
New spaces set to improve the patient experience at Nepean Hospital

New spaces set to improve the patient experience at Nepean Hospital

We speak to Nepean Hospital's Director of Nursing Diane Burton and Nurse Unit Manager Kerry Kennedy about the new patient rooms inside the Nepean Hospital Stage 1 tower.

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Posted 23 Jul 2021
New technology for Nepean’s Endoscopy Unit

New technology for Nepean’s Endoscopy Unit

Endoscopy Nurse Unit Manager Wendy Clark and Endoscopy Clinical Nurse Educator Ellen Nicholls discuss what staff can expect to see in the new Endoscopy Unit.

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Posted 26 May 2021
New home for Nepean's Forensic Medical Unit

New home for Nepean's Forensic Medical Unit 

Find out how the Forensic Medical Unit's move into the new hospital tower will improve the way the team works and interacts with patients.

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Posted 22 Apr 2021
New nurse call system for Nepean Hospital

New nurse call system for Nepean Hospital

Find out how the new nurse call system will help staff better respond to patients' needs and support their colleagues. 

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Posted 19 Feb 2021
Nepean Redevelopment set to improve the patient journey

Nepean Redevelopment set to improve the patient journey

New spaces, new equipment and a dedicated ambulatory care area are just some of the features Nepean Hospital’s Allied Health staff are looking forward to when construction of the new 14-storey tower is complete as part of Nepean Redevelopment Stage 1.

Posted 16 Dec 2020
New tower set to take innovative models of care one step further

New tower set to take innovative models of care one step further

Innovative models of care designed by Nepean Hospital staff will be a defining feature of the new 14-storey clinical services tower, delivered under Stage 1 of the Nepean Redevelopment.

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Posted 04 Sep 2020
Bringing the Nepean River and surrounding plains to Nepean Hospital

Bringing the Nepean River and surrounding plains to Nepean Hospital

See how community input has helped inform the colours and finishes for the new Nepean Hospital tower that are unique to the local landscape. 

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Posted 18 Aug 2020
A patient-centred approach to Nepean's Emergency Department

A patient-centred approach to Nepean's Emergency Department

We spoke to Nepean Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) Clinical Nurse Consult, Tracey De Villecourt about the current ED and how the new facilities will improve the patient experience.

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Posted 14 Jul 2020
A new and expanded Central Sterilising Supply Department on its way

A new and expanded Central Sterilising Supply Department on its way

Staff have designed a bigger and better Central Sterilising Supply Department (CSSD) for Nepean Hospital’s new 14-storey hospital tower as part of Stage 1 of the Nepean Redevelopment.

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Posted 30 Jun 2020
A patient-centred approach for Nepean's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

A patient-centred approach for Nepean's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

We recently spoke to Nepean Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Director, Dr Lyn Downe about their current facilities and what she is looking forward to when the new unit opens in the 14-storey hospital tower.

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Posted 17 Jun 2020
Emergency Department construction tour

Emergency Department construction tour

Join Clinical Lead Nhi Nguyen on a behind-the-scenes tour of Nepean Hospital’s new Emergency Department, which is being delivered under Stage 1 of the Nepean Hospital Redevelopment.

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Posted 01 May 2020
Behind the scenes with Indigi Bins Australia

Behind the scenes with Indigi Bins Australia

Indigi Bins Australia is a local Indigenous company that is providing waste services for Stage 1 of the Nepean Redevelopment.
 
 

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Posted 17 Mar 2020
Operating Suite Insights

Operating Suite Insights

We interviewed Terry Williams about his involvement in the planning and design process of the Stage 1 redevelopment and what he is looking forward to in the new tower.

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Posted 02 Mar 2020
Birthing Unit Insights

Birthing Unit Insights

We spoke to Kerry Tosswill and Kirsty Edwards about their involvement in the Redevelopment and why they believe the new birthing unit will be the best in the state.

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Posted 09 Dec 2019
Craig Lawlor, Western Renal Service

New dialysis centre welcomed

Craig spoke to us about the new Katoomba Community Dialysis Centre and what it means to staff and patients.

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Posted 18 Jun 2019
Yin Yeong Ng receiving dialysis treatment

Rocking and rolling into the new dialysis centre

We interviewed patient Yin Yeong Ng on what the opening of the new Katoomba Community Dialysis Centre means to him.

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Posted 18 Jun 2019
Mario Ackermans receiving dialysis treatment

Seeing the beauty in a new dialysis centre

We interviewed patient Mario Ackermans on what the opening of the new Katoomba Community Dialysis Centre means to him.

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Posted 18 Jun 2019
Cancer Care Centre Insights

Cancer Care Centre Insights

The expansion of the Nepean Cancer Care Centre is nearly complete. Find out what the benefits will be for staff and patients when the doors open.

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Posted 06 May 2019