Victoria's Northern Health is expanding its use of the Medtasker clinical communication and task management platform to 4G in addition to the onsite WiFi at its four facilities, allowing staff working in the community to receive and respond to tasks, including those caring for COVID-19 confirmed patients.

Medtasker CEO Paul Hirst said the pandemic had seen new functionality added to the platform as well as new uses for existing functionality. Medtasker can be used by all mobile hospital staff members, including doctors, nurses, allied health, pharmacists, cleaners, orderlies and security staff.