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Our obligations from the Royal Commission report
How we support and care for older people is defined by a new vision of ageing and aged care. [ + ]
Putting pharmacists where they're needed most
SHPA will continue to advocate for investment in embedding geriatric medicine pharmacists as part of clinical pharmacy services for aged-care residents. [ + ]
The collaboration igniting malaria drug discovery
Johnson & Johnson Innovation has facilitated a collaboration between WEHI and Janssen Pharmaceutica NV to ignite the development of antimalarial drug candidates. [ + ]
Being a female CEO in 2021
The CEO of Person Centred Software Australia, Tammy Sherwood, shares her experience of being a leader in the aged-care industry. [ + ]
Nurse leadership roles multiply
Career options for nurses are quickly expanding with the growth of the health sector and the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
The virtual hospital
What exactly is a virtual hospital? Hospital + Healthcare spoke with Philips ANZ General Manager Matt Moran to learn more. [ + ]
Health for all: considering marginalised groups
Marginalised communities, including immigrants and refugees, rural or remote people and the youth community, may feel they are last in line when it comes to health. [ + ]
Keeping Australia's Indigenous communities COVID safe
A wide range of measures have been implemented to protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from COVID-19 across Australia. [ + ]
UV-C HLD: a sound solution for point-of care ultrasound
MediSound partnered with French company Germitec to offer Australia a system that can high-level disinfect an ultrasound probe and cable in 90 seconds. [ + ]
Digital care technology: reducing resident falls and dehydration
Technology has played a key role in the aged-care industry, adding an extra layer of protection to resident health, safety and wellbeing. [ + ]
UV Angel technology helps dental group grow 25% during pandemic
Installation of UV Angel at Smile One Services raised the bar for the standard of safety for staff and patients, and increased revenue by 25% compared with pre-pandemic business. [ + ]
Training for the future of digital medicine
Training and technology must evolve to equip healthcare practitioners with the skills and knowledge they need to support patients in our digitised world. [ + ]
New standard released to reduce perineal trauma at birth
A new national standard of care is set to reduce the risk of women experiencing a serious tear of the perineum during childbirth. [ + ]
How can design help alleviate overcrowded emergency departments?
ED design needs to be re-imagined to create a process that segregates patients and moves them through quickly, despite the limited number of available doctors. [ + ]
Young go-getter honours hospital hero
When considering a recipient for the Super Hero Awards, Joshua and his mum Abbi chose Children's Hospital Foundation Family Liaison Manager Angie Brooks. [ + ]
