Articles
Unlocking meaning in EMRs
The next-generation EMR is innovating through solution, strategy, technology and change management. [ + ]
How virtual reality is changing health care
Virtual reality, while long used as a buzzword in many sectors, has found a real-world application in the medical industry. [ + ]
Increasing patient involvement: 4 rules of engagement
Efforts to engage the general population in electronic health care are often overshadowed by privacy and security concerns, and must be handled with care. [ + ]
Clinical waste — a major environmental burden
Determined to understand the impact of hospital waste, this study examined the volume of waste from an Australian hospital's operating theatres. [ + ]
Innovating our way through the healthcare data tsunami
In the early days of computerised healthcare analytics, it was exciting when summarised billing data and tabular reporting delivered insights opportunities for improvement. [ + ]
Third Atlas to drive healthcare improvements
The third Atlas examines neonatal and paediatric health, thyroid and gastrointestinal investigations and treatments and cardiac tests. [ + ]
Creating a sustainable foodservice
Reduce the environmental footprint of your institutional foodservice with these sustainable ideas. [ + ]
Bridging two worlds
HESTA Nurse of the Year Gail Yarran speaks about closing the gap, her faith, and resilience in the face of personal and institutional racism. [ + ]
Clinical waste watch
Vigilant nurses, midwives and carers want to do more to reduce waste in healthcare. Here are a few tips. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of Ros Morgan
Ros Morgan is the ANMF (Vic) Environmental Health Officer. She uses a creative approach to sustainability, with effective results. [ + ]
Breaking down cancer taboos in Melbourne's west
A group of health organisations came together to run Australia's first 'Let's Talk About Cancer' pop-up shops, to great success. [ + ]
Preventing medication-related harm in the elderly
Each year 230,000 people are admitted to hospital, and many more experience reduced quality of life, due to adverse side effects from medicines. [ + ]
Taking the leap
Dr Lesley Braun's willingness to 'get out and try' has led to unexpected career opportunities. She shares her story and lessons learned. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
