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Food safety: the benefits of digital monitoring technology
Investing in a temperature-monitoring system will take the risk out of uncertainty and provide kitchen operations with the confidence and assurance needed to manage food safety compliance and risk. [ + ]
Frontiers in orthopaedic surgery
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr John O'Donnell recently performed his 10,000th hip arthroscopy procedure — a reported world first for any surgeon performing this procedure. [ + ]
What healthcare providers should demand from technology
As organisations embrace emerging technologies, they must also consider their interoperability with legacy systems to ensure seamless integration. [ + ]
'Protective' box a potential infection risk to healthcare workers
An Australian study has shown that aerosol boxes designed to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 can actually increase their exposure to airborne particles that carry the virus. [ + ]
Why good data management is the key to quality patient care
Having accurate data is arguably the most critical concern for those who work in the healthcare sector; however, staying on top of this is not always an easy task. [ + ]
Reshaping risk with COVID-19
Since January, guidance for safe and high-quality health care during the pandemic has been rapidly developed by a range of organisations. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of Royal Australian Navy officer, Lieutenant Commander Thomas Miller, a Nurse Educator
Lieutenant Commander Thomas Miller's work ensures that nursing staff are trained and supported to become expert military clinicians. [ + ]
AI on the COVID-19 frontline and beyond
Professor Megan Coffee and colleagues at New York Hospital are learning 'on the fly' how to predict which COVID-19 patients will need mechanical ventilators. [ + ]
Australia's digital health industry set to drive economic growth
ANDHealth has released a report demonstrating that Australia's emerging digital health industry is in a strong position to tap into growing global demand for digital health solutions. [ + ]
Pharmacists launch opioid education program
SHPA and PSA have teamed up to bring 21,000 pharmacist members up to speed on recent opioid regulatory changes to encourage safer medicines use. [ + ]
Perth COVID-19 vaccine trial kicks off
More than 4000 people are taking part in a groundbreaking COVID-19 vaccine trial at Perth's Linear Clinical Research. [ + ]
Gardening resources to help seniors improve quality of life
Insteading has created a bumper trove of gardening resources, including those designed specifically for seniors. [ + ]
The impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous Australians
A report led by the University of Western Australia reveals that the pandemic has put many Indigenous Australians at risk of severe psychological distress. [ + ]
Opinion: Doctors against role substitution
Dr Chris Perry discusses AMAQ's issues with task substitution — highlighting concerns for patient safety. [ + ]
A look into the future healthcare practice
COVID-19 has demonstrated that different models of care have a place in how we manage patients. [ + ]
