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Healthy heights: vertical hospitals on the rise
A healthcare architect explains how towering, 140-metre-plus healthcare facilities are no longer anomalies — they’re becoming a global standard. [ + ]
In Conversation with Australia's Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett
Hospital + Healthcare speaks with Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett, Surgeon General and Commander of Joint Health for the Australian Defence Force. [ + ]
Could an insect-protein coating block bacteria on medical implants?
An Australian study marks the first reported use of antibacterial coatings made from resilin-mimetic proteins to fully block bacteria from attaching to a surface. [ + ]
In the wake of Healthscope — a crisis planning ethos
After Healthscope's collapse into administration, a crisis simulation and training specialist sets out an 'audit, educate, simulate' crisis planning ethos. [ + ]
Head to toe: operating room workwear essentials
Workwear plays a vital role in infection control in hospitals. A workwear provider charts some whole-of-body operating room essentials, trends and best practices. [ + ]
We found a germ that 'feeds' on hospital plastic — new study
Microbiologists have discovered bacteria capable of breaking down various types of plastic. So might the bacteria found in hospitals break down and feed on plastic? [ + ]
Making surgery safer with an Australian-first perioperative medicines resource
Advanced Pharmacy Australia is proud to lead the development of Australia's first comprehensive Perioperative Medicines Resource. [ + ]
Digital displays in health care: benefits for patients and staff
Hospitals all around the world are integrating digital displays. A digital signage provider sets out some key patient and staff benefits of going digital. [ + ]
Doctors' warning — Bupa's plans risk a US-style health model
The Australian Medical Association has called "vertical integration plans" by Bupa "a major red flag" for the private health system, putting it at risk of a US-style model. [ + ]
New Aged Care Act: six things providers need to know
On 1 November, the new Aged Care Act comes into effect, marking once-in-a-generation reforms. A senior lawyer sets out six things you need to know, complete with tips. [ + ]
Biophilic healing: expanded Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon
Latrobe Regional Hospital's recent expansion is a biophilic design harnessing the healing properties of human connection in a rural setting. [ + ]
Improving success rates: lactic acid in IVF
The co-author of research published in Biomolecules explains how the metabolism of the embryo could be a major component determining the success of implantation in IVF. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of a rehabilitation physician and burnout coach
Dr Jo Braid is a rehabilitation physician and coach dedicated to transforming burnout recovery for healthcare professionals. Here's a day in her life. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of an advanced exercise physiologist
Luke Snabaitis is the first exercise physiologist in Queensland Health history to manage a multi-stream clinical team. Here's a day in his life. [ + ]
In conversation with AHPA CEO Bronwyn Morris-Donovan
Among the many reforms Allied Health Professions Australia's Bronwyn Morris-Donovan is championing are equal treatment and funding for the allied health sector. [ + ]
