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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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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? [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Stigma around lung disease and cancer must go
Data from Lung Foundation Australia's Lived Experience Survey has showed the debilitating effect stigma has on patients. Stigma around lung disease and cancer must go. [ + ]
