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Why we need to support the hospital in the home services
The possibility of reducing hospital length of stay while offering quality care to patients in the comfort of their own home are the primary benefits that see hospital in the home as an emerging model to treat patients with illnesses or conditions that need close care and monitoring, but who are not likely to deteriorate rapidly. [ + ]
Nursing: a profession under "enormous stress"
Nursing, already under pressure, is reaching breaking point due to the pressures of COVID-19 and a disjointed healthcare system, including the acute, primary and aged care sectors. [ + ]
Cybersecurity: what are healthcare organisations missing?
The OAIC recently released its new data breaches report for the January to June 2021 period. And once again, health care is the most affected industry when it comes to data breaches. [ + ]
From transactional to personal: the future of virtual care
When COVID-19 hit, healthcare providers around the world transitioned quickly to deliver medical consultations remotely. [ + ]
Mental health facility transforms treatment on the Sunshine Coast
The mental health unit will treat a range of disorders, with specialised support for depression and anxiety disorders. [ + ]
Foodservice: best practice in food safety
Is your food safe by good luck or good management? [ + ]
The power of technology in creating more equitable and accessible health care
Curve Tomorrow develops healthcare solutions that help to remove barriers to equitable and accessible health care. [ + ]
The Conversation studies airborne COVID spread in hospitals
Clearly, we cannot rebuild all our hospital ventilation systems to cope with the current outbreak. However, there are tangible things that can be done now and in future. [ + ]
The future of smart buildings: digital planning tools hold the key
Today, digital planning tools are a competitive advantage. Tomorrow, they will be seen as basic necessities. [ + ]
Purpose building quarantine facilities
The Australian Government is working with the states and territories to purpose build quarantine accommodation hubs outside of major cities. [ + ]
The frontline disability workforce — undervalued and underpaid
The pressures on the disability workforce have led to unprecedented health and safety risks, anxiety and income insecurity. [ + ]
Rising mental health concerns call for digital solutions
New data reveals that fewer than one in six people with psychological distress are seeking professional help. [ + ]
Struggling to concentrate in lockdown?
Our everyday memory gets worse in lockdown because we are living through a type of groundhog day, making it harder to lay down and retrieve memories. [ + ]
Innovative healthcare delivery to our most remote regions
Aboriginal Australians living in isolated locations will soon be able to receive remote medical examinations for the first time. [ + ]
The device set to reform stroke care for all Australians
EMVision has developed a portable brain scanner for rapid, point-of-care stroke diagnosis and monitoring. Scott Kirkland tells us more. [ + ]