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Summer quiz 2015. were you paying attention?
2015: what a year. From toppled prime ministers to a global climate agreement, there’s been a lot on. Thankfully, here is our bumper summer quiz from Todd Shilton, The Conversation to test your hard earned knowledge of the ins and outs, the ups and downs, the lefts and rights of the last 12 months. Good luck! Answers are at the bottom (in case you need to settle any bitter disputes) and don’t forget to share your results with us on Twitter or Facebook. [ + ]
Penalty rates kill nurses Christmas buzz
While families across Australia are busy making Christmas plans, members of the country’s largest health and aged care union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), are busy planning to work shifts that will take them away from their loved ones. [ + ]
Evaluating Performance against the National Standards
Since the introduction of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), healthcare organisations have invested a lot in implementing robust processes and systems in place to drive safety and quality. However, there is comparatively time and resources spent on the evaluation aspect. [ + ]
Holiday wish list for paramedics
While most of us spend the Christmas holidays relaxing and looking forward to a day of celebration, paramedics are on high alert. Medical emergencies occur throughout the year but Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for paramedics and other emergency personnel. [ + ]
