St Vincent's digital solution to improve risk management
AI in health — can we program human dignity?
'Brain fingerprinting' of adolescents might be able to predict mental health problems down the line
Preventing patient lift injuries
Double extortion ransomware and patient data protection
St Vincent's digital solution to improve risk management
St Vincent's Health Australia's Manager of Clinical Governance & Assurance, Edel Murray, reflects on the organisation's new initiative to reduce risks and...
AI in health — can we program human dignity?
A new survey designed to understand the role of dignity in machine-assisted medical treatment has brought the thorny issue of integrating AI into human health care back...
'Brain fingerprinting' of adolescents might be able to predict mental health problems down the line
Despite the best efforts of clinicians and researchers for decades, we still do not fully know why some people develop mental disorders and others do not.
Preventing patient lift injuries
Studies have linked a higher risk of pain and injury in the healthcare sector to a worker's decision to leave their job.
Double extortion ransomware and patient data protection
With access to a network and holding data for ransom, it's no surprise that ransomware is one of the most pressing and diabolical threats faced by cybersecurity teams.
Vertel digital wayfinding app
Vertel's digital wayfinding solution, powered by Purple, allows staff and patients to...
LINAK OneConnect app
Using the OneConnect app, service technicians and medical staff are provided with an overview of...
'Brain fingerprinting' of adolescents might be able to predict mental health problems down the line
Despite the best efforts of clinicians and researchers for decades, we still do not fully know why some people develop mental disorders and others...
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Bulk-billing rates in freefall: RACGP
General practice care urgently requires greater investment so that no patients are left behind,...
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Plants pilot study to boost hospital staff wellbeing
Mater has launched an edible garden pilot project in a bid to reduce burnout and enhance the...
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Health professionals need help to support DV victims
Health practitioners are often ideally placed to offer help to victims of gender-based violence,...
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Preventing patient lift injuries
Studies have linked a higher risk of pain and injury in the healthcare sector to a worker's decision to leave their job.
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Nurses to convene on Darwin for national conference
Approximately 700 nurses from across Australia will come together in the Northern Territory for...
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Study looks at circadian rhythms, sleep of hospital shift workers
An international study of hospital workers has found that sleep quality and circadian rhythms in...
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Workplace violence: nurses need more post-incident support
Nurses perceive hospital support following a violent incident as being inadequate, and also felt...
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Improving survival from sudden cardiac arrest
Jessica Maris was feeding her baby when her husband Bryan, 31 and a keen cyclist, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in bed.
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Study explores techniques for reducing needle anxiety
A University of South Australia study has found two new nurse-led techniques that help reduce...
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Need to cut through alcohol and breastfeeding misinformation
Two-thirds of Australian women who breastfeed feel they do not fully understood the risks of...
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New Langya virus infects 35 people in China
The virus is thought to have come from animals and causes fever, fatigue and a cough. So far,...
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HDR redesigns Dubbo and Wyong hospitals
Two major hospital redevelopments in regional New South Wales are set to deliver much-needed regional healthcare infrastructure to remote communities.
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Designs released for Swan Hill ED redevelopment
The Victorian Health Building Authority has unveiled the first designs for the $48.7 million...
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How a new $150m private hospital will become 'medical magnet' for Queensland
A $150 million private hospital in South East Queensland is promising to attract "specialist...
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Perth Children's Hospital kids' pedestrian bridge commended
The three-metre-wide and 217-metre-long pedestrian bridge connects the Perth Children’s...
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St Vincent's digital solution to improve risk management
St Vincent's Health Australia's Manager of Clinical Governance & Assurance, Edel Murray, reflects on the organisation's new...
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NT rolls out first stage of $259m patient health record system
The Northern Territory Government has successfully rolled out the first stage of its $259 million...
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Clinical care management system wins tech award
A clinical care management system has secured the Excellence in App Development award at the ITAC...
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AIDH, eHealth NSW partner for digital health conference
The Australasian Institute of Digital Health is partnering with NSW Health's digital health...
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Clinical trials: the big shift is here
For too long now, clinical trials in Australia have taken place to significantly varied standards. But a cultural shift is coming.
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Westwick-Farrow Media launches Aged Health
Aged Health, a national print and digital publication, is aimed at helping aged care...
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Kylie Woolcock appointed AHHA Chief Executive
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association has appointed Kylie Woolcock as Chief Executive.
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Subsidy indexation figure inadequate: ACCPA
ACCPA Interim CEO Paul Sadler said the announcement is dire news for aged care providers who have...
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