Want to innovate? No need to reinvent the wheel
Digital transformation for quality and safety
IoT tech: preventing errors in health care
Older hospital patients — having their cake and eating it too!
Prefab-ulous flexibility
Want to innovate? No need to reinvent the wheel
When it comes to innovation, it is okay for healthcare organisations to look for inspiration from other industries and organisations.
Digital transformation for quality and safety
Australia has a profound shortage of practising clinical informaticians, required to help transform siloed digital healthcare systems into system-wide networks.
IoT tech: preventing errors in health care
With the help of IoT technology, healthcare personnel can deliver accurate and error-free treatments or medical procedures.
Older hospital patients — having their cake and eating it too!
The team at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital have shown that it is possible to increase the nutritional intake of older people by 20%.
Exciting innovation in healthtech
We meet three healthtech entrepreneurs who are seeking to positively impact the healthcare industry with their innovative services.
iNAP sleep therapy unit
For patients experiencing sleep apnoea, finding a quiet, lightweight and comfortable solution is...
Lite-med Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripter (ESWL)
Lite-med's ESWL crumbles kidney stones painlessly and without requiring anaesthesia.
DK City Zinger wheelchair
At only 18 kg, the Zinger wheelchair is claimed to be the lightest weighted electric folding...
Advantech POC series of medical-grade point-of-care terminals
POC series terminals are high-performance, medical-grade devices with the capability to support...
St. Francis ST-LED 70 series operating lamp
The St. Francis ST-LED 70 series operating lamp offers a green energy alternative for surgery.
ZCON i-GlucoPal Cloud health management
i-GlucoPal provides a convenient, blood-free means of monitoring blood sugar levels.
MATOS PLUS Pharmacy Refrigerator Range
The MATOS PLUS range of refrigerators features an aluminium interior and the latest technology in...
Older hospital patients — having their cake and eating it too!
The team at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital have shown that it is possible to increase the nutritional intake of older people by 20%.
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It's ok to enjoy salt with your meal
New research has found that unless you're consuming more than 5 grams of salt a day —...
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Domestic violence rife in gay couples
Nearly half the men in a US study about male intimate partner violence reported being victims of...
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An orange a day keeps eye disease away
New research finds that eating oranges daily reduces the risk of developing macular degeneration...
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Registered nurses to stay on-site 24/7 in NSW aged care
"We've been lobbying on this issue since it first arose in 2014 because we know removing registered nurses from high-care nursing homes...
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1 in 5 catheters unnecessarily painful or malfunctioning
A global study of short peripheral catheters uncovered major problems with their management.
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Nurses not addressing male patient needs
A new study finds that a one-size-fits-all approach to men's health within the primary...
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Global nursing campaign launched by world leaders
Recognising that nurses are the DNA of the healthcare system, the campaign calls for an...
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Falling down
Too often, children are being injured by falls while in hospital, presenting a significant challenge to healthcare providers. Two organisations...
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Male, over 50 and running to the loo?
With 50% of men in their 50s experiencing symptoms related to an enlarged prostate, health...
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Bring the pressure down: new pill reduces hypertension
A new three-in-one pill to reduce high blood pressure could change the way hypertension is...
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Inducing at 39 weeks reduces risk of caesarian
Contrary to existing perceptions, inducing healthy first-time pregnant mothers at 39 weeks...
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Prefab-ulous flexibility
Prefabricated construction can offer efficiency, quality and cost savings. So why is this technique not more widespread in hospital construction?
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When it comes to hospitals, size matters
Smaller hospitals have higher risks of operational inefficiency.
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Patients in healthcare facilities at risk for legionnaire's disease
A US study has found a concerning level of legionnaire's disease present in healthcare...
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Your Solution Provider for MRI Shielding
Faraday Pty Ltd design, install and test electromagnetic shielding for medical, commercial,...
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Want to innovate? No need to reinvent the wheel
When it comes to innovation, it is okay for healthcare organisations to look for inspiration from other industries and organisations.
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Eye movements reveal personality
Eyes have always been the window to the soul... now artificial intelligence can link eye...
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Advantech makes Top 100 Healthcare IT list in US
Advantech was very pleased, but not surprised, to find itself on the 2018 Healthcare Informatics...
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Healthcare innovation contributes $4bn to economy
A surge in healthcare innovation has contributed a windfall to the Australian economy in the past...
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Are you ready for the new NSQHS Standards?
Assessment against the NSQHS Standards 2nd edition commences 1 January 2019. Is your organisation ready?
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Changes to assessment against NSQHS standards
A new report has identified opportunities to improve how assessments against the NSQHS standards...
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Deleting negative reviews? You may be breaking the law
Selectively editing reviews or testimonials about your organisation may break the law.
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Cancer patients out of pocket up to $22,000
Lower medical fees and greater transparency would reduce the financial burden of people battling...
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