Articles
Infection control practices need a post-COVID update
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in how infection control is managed within the Australian healthcare system. [ + ]
Antimicrobials in aged care
Recent work by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has delivered a powerful reminder that action to improve antimicrobial use is vital to the safety of residents. [ + ]
Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout commences
Australia's vaccine program kicked off at the start of this week, with the country's most vulnerable community members first off the block to receive the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine. [ + ]
Diverse paths towards future-focused design
James Kelly shares two different, site- and community-specific projects that embrace residents' diversity, defy ageist stereotypes, and embed community connection and sense of place. [ + ]
Fulfilling the care needs of Australia's ageing population
Innovative products like HomeGuardian can bridge the 'care gap' and transform the independent living, aged-care, disability and hospital sectors in Australia. [ + ]
Managing medication in aged care
These days, pharmaceuticals and aged care tend to go hand in hand, but with 95% of aged-care residents living with a medication-induced problem, the relationship is far from harmonious. [ + ]
Report reveals devastating impact of Trump's health policies
The report finds that Trump's health policies may have killed more than one million Americans. [ + ]
UV Angel comes to Australia and New Zealand
Businesses and aged-care facilities in Australia and New Zealand will be able to operate with improved safety, following a collaboration between HPA and US company UV Angel. [ + ]
Angela Ryan: advocating the nursing voice
The Australian Digital Health Agency's Chief Clinical Information Officer, Angela Ryan, is passionate about the leadership capabilities of women in health care. [ + ]
The future of aged care
Exploring the road ahead for Australia's aged-care system. [ + ]
Skeletal age calculator predicts fracture risk
Researchers have developed a model that predicts the biological age of bones, estimating an individual's risk of bone fracture and premature death. [ + ]
Finding a path to improve Indigenous workforce and healthcare outcomes
A study of two exemplary cancer services has found eight key factors helping to improve Indigenous patient and staff outcomes. [ + ]
The framework enabling the digital capabilities of nurses and midwives
The National Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework will help nurses and midwives assess their digital capabilities and pursue professional development if needed. [ + ]
Why health training shouldn't return to 'normal' in 2021
In 2021 we may have to think more broadly about how we can keep up to speed with the latest developments in clinical research and practice. [ + ]
Winning the war against a pandemic with data literacy
Data has proven key to enabling organisations to become more productive and efficient, all while improving the standard of care for patients. [ + ]
