Articles
A Day in the Life of a CEO
Barton Private Hospital CEO Jessy McGowan loves her job. Originally a nurse, she keeps the hospital running smoothly and morale high. She shares her day. [ + ]
Major update to infection prevention and control guidelines
The NHMRC has released the 2019 edition of the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare, marking the first update since 2010. [ + ]
Challenging your organisation to drive innovation
How can you use questioning and challenging to challenge the status quo and drive innovation in your area of health care? [ + ]
Doctors missing up to 64% sleep apnoea cases
Sleep apnoea, associated with high morbidity and mortality, is being missed by doctors due to insufficient test criteria. A new methodology is being proposed. [ + ]
Through the eyes of a child
Perth Children's Hospital uses colour to create a welcoming, family-friendly environment. [ + ]
Digital transformation is happening in aged care
Some aged-care providers are already changing their business culture to incorporate digital innovation. [ + ]
A whole new world
Virtual reality can transport aged-care residents to another country, all from the comfort of their armchair. It's fun, blended with therapeutic benefits. [ + ]
Images show infants' heads changing shape during birth
Using MRI, scientists have captured 3D images that show how infants' brains and skulls change shape as they move through the birth canal just before delivery. [ + ]
Imposter syndrome and tips for managing it
A growing problem in health care is that many highly competent health professionals, even in senior roles, struggle unnecessarily with feeling incompetent. [ + ]
Political savvy in times of crisis
If a crisis struck your organisation, what would you do? Competent leaders can be undone in a crisis, affecting both their business and personal reputation. [ + ]
Love it or lose it
Lessons from a complicated history of hospital PBS funding. [ + ]
Chemo demand to increase 50% by 2040
The need for chemotherapy will increase dramatically by 2040, as will the need for more practising cancer physicians. [ + ]
Dr Alexa is now available
While yet to be confirmed compliant in Australia, Amazon's interactive device Alexa is now HIPAA compliant and being utilised by hospitals in the USA. [ + ]
The rise of educational technology in health care
Moving into virtual-reality- and augmented-reality-based training can — and should — change the traditional learning methodologies. [ + ]
Not your standard CEO
Running the Purple House dialysis centres in remote Central Australia is not easy, but Sarah Brown is not your standard CEO. She shares her leadership journey. [ + ]
