Articles
New technology to reduce patient falls from bed
New bed sensors being developed in Melbourne will soon alert carers in nursing homes and hospitals if their patients are at risk of a fall. [ + ]
A 'healthy' approach to PVC sustainability
Healthcare organisations can improve their environmental footprint and save on disposal costs through recycling their PVC waste. [ + ]
New standard tackles venous thromboembolism deaths
Some 30,000 people develop VTE in Australia annually. More than 5000 people die as result, over half of these within 90 days of hospitalisation. [ + ]
Protecting the vulnerable from climate change
Vulnerable communities, in particular, could be at risk due to climate change. But there are actions healthcare professionals can take to mitigate this. [ + ]
Breaking diagnostic boundaries with speed, comfort and confidence
New technology solutions have been developed to support a faster, smarter and simpler path to confident diagnosis and improved patient experience. [ + ]
Hospital violence: we can reduce it
Dr Michael Wong survived a vicious knife attack in the foyer of the hospital where he worked. He believes much can be done to improve hospital security. [ + ]
Medicine shortages addressed in law
The SHPA, together with other industry groups and the government, has worked to develop a new protocol, coming into effect on 1 January 2019. [ + ]
Redressing quality and safety in aged care
Mandating patient-to-staff ratios is only one step required to improve quality and safety in aged care. Addressing the issues in our existing model is the next. [ + ]
Preparing for a death
Inevitably, healthcare workers will be faced with the imminent death of a patient. Author and nurse Sallie Tisdale provides advice on how to manage. [ + ]
Northern Beaches Hospital — a new model of health care
The first hospital in NSW to achieve a 4 Star Green Star rating, the much anticipated Northern Beaches Hospital combines practicality and elegance. [ + ]
Paying it forward
Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices ANZ's Managing Director, Susan Martin, on why female managers need to stop placing constraints on themselves. [ + ]
Sustainable superabsorbents
Manufacturers of superabsorbent products used in health- and aged-care facilities, such as incontinence pads, are using sustainable materials. [ + ]
Managing risk around upstream services
Healthcare facilities that are serious about safety and risk must incorporate upstream roles into mainstream safety and quality processes. [ + ]
Automatic temperature monitoring in hospitals
Temperature monitoring for vaccines, blood products and food in hospitals and medical centres is vital. [ + ]
Is it safe to exercise with scleroderma?
Due to the autoimmune disease's unpredictability and seriousness, scleroderma patients are often uncertain if they can exercise. But there is hope. [ + ]
