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Nearing the peak: NSW elective surgery waiting list figures
Today's January–March NSW public health services activity and performance figures show the elective surgery waiting list nearing its COVID-19 peak. [ + ]
Community pharmacy invites 'pop ins' this Men's Health Week
Highlighting the important role community pharmacy plays in supporting men's health, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia is calling on patients to "pop in for a chat". [ + ]
In Conversation with Ahpra CEO Justin Untersteiner
Three months into the role, already Justin Untersteiner has grand plans for Ahpra — but what specific regulatory developments can we expect under his leadership? [ + ]
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. [ + ]
