Articles
Containing infectious diseases
HCIDs can be devastating. We look at their key features, their consequences for health clinicians and the importance of biocontainment. [ + ]
Delivering culturally safe care for our ATSI elders
Providing a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders is both appropriate and respectful. But how can we ensure this occurs? [ + ]
Program helps those with autism gain independence
A unique social skills program has helped one young man with autism gain independence and build confidence, much to his and his family's delight. [ + ]
When hospitals lead to harm: opioid year of action
With 70% of hospitals often supplying postoperative opioid prescriptions 'just in case', hospital pharmacies are in a position to take action. [ + ]
Stemming the tide of nursing turnover
Improved education, training and digital empowerment are key to keeping nurses on the job, critical at a time when demand for their services is on the rise. [ + ]
Managing food safety in aged-care facilities
A food management safety system is an investment, rather than a cost, and is essential to aged-care facilities to help avoid food poisoning incidents. [ + ]
New dysphagia standards commence 1 May
Soon new international standards will replace the existing Australian ones. We outline the key changes and how they can help save lives. [ + ]
Tracking products to patients to improve patient safety
We can trace an apple back to its grower, but not medical products back to patients. Traceability needs to be a focus of our healthcare system. [ + ]
Disinfectant wipes: how good are they really?
When compared to traditional cleaning methods, wipes decrease the time to clean patient rooms by 23% and they reduce the human capital cost by around $50 per employee per day. [ + ]
How correct ultrasound disinfection procedures protect patients
Correct disinfection of re-usable medical devices, including ultrasound probes, is important to prevent infection transmission. [ + ]
How AI is helping Rohingya refugee health
Refugee camps are fertile grounds for disease. A start-up has created an app to quickly diagnose skin manifestations, so more patients can be seen, faster. [ + ]
In Conversation… with Dr Anthony Rengel
Dr Rengel spends his time flying to remote communities in WA, providing medical assistance. He shares how he combines his love of rural medicine with flying. [ + ]
PVC dressings — comparing the old with the new
With peripheral venous catheters failure unacceptably high, a new study identifies which dressings are the most likely to remain secure. [ + ]
The burnout problem in health care today
Burnout is increasingly an issue for healthcare professionals. Evidence-based coaching is one approach that can help turn this around. [ + ]
What really matters in hospital cleaning
A major Australian study examined cleaning processes in 11 large hospitals. Their findings are key to helping manage infection control. [ + ]
