Articles
Changes needed to stem self-harm in older adults
Older adults (aged 65 and older) who self-harm have a higher risk of dying from unnatural causes (particularly suicide) compared to their peers without a history of self-harm. [ + ]
Purpose-built technology is the answer
Financial management for aged-care facilities is complex, further complicated by ongoing legislative changes. Technology can ease the burden. [ + ]
Preventing patient identity errors
Capturing a patient's identity correctly is essential to prevent adverse events. We learn how ACT Health and The Canberra Hospital tackled this issue. [ + ]
A new way forward reducing opioid harm
Data, discussion and cooperation are the way forward as health professionals work to leverage promising initiatives. [ + ]
Waste not, want not
A family-owned dental practice in Victoria is demonstrating that good business practice and sustainability can go hand in hand. [ + ]
Tailoring approaches to breastfeeding
Breastfeeding research from experts from around the world suggests a tailored approach helps both mother and child. [ + ]
The ‘Good’ Doctor: AI in health care
Healthcare organisations are just beginning to unlock the potential of AI in health care. [ + ]
Staffing levels and infection prevention
Increased levels of nurse staffing seem to be associated with a decrease in the risk of acquiring HAIs. [ + ]
Royal at heart
The emotional and physical needs of patients, their loved ones and carers are at the heart of the Royal Adelaide Hospital. [ + ]
A day in the life... of Dr Benjamin Schmitt
Dr Schmitt puts his PhD in Physics/Biophysics to good use, developing and implementing novel MRI scanning techniques in clinical routine. [ + ]
Playing it safe in the vegetable garden
Planning a vege patch for your healthcare facility? A few simple steps will ensure food safety. [ + ]
Hand hygiene Q&A
With nurses making up 50% of the healthcare workforce, do nursing students receive sufficient education on hand hygiene? We find out. [ + ]
Maintaining healthy communication
A group of dietitians at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney investigate the effects of eMR2 on inter-professional communications. [ + ]
Automated temperature controls safer for vaccines
When materials aren't stored at the correct temperature, they become less effective or can be wasted. [ + ]
Turning night into day
Working nightshift is par for the course for healthcare clinicians. But what if there was a way to turn night into day? [ + ]