Articles
IoT and blockchain: unique opportunities for healthcare
Technological disruption, fuelled by the Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain, is impacting all aspects of the healthcare value chain in game-changing ways. [ + ]
Implementing the vulnerability concept in health and social care
The ability to focus on vulnerabilities allows appropriate responses to the complexities of patients, clients and carers to be developed. [ + ]
Ribbon of light defines new ANMF headquarters
Inspired by undulating fabric, the new ANMF headquarters offers a light-filled environment that is both serene and practical. [ + ]
Being the 'I' in Infection Prevention
Being an infection control expert isn't always an advantage... especially when you're the patient and envisaging lurgies on every surface. [ + ]
Leveraging creativity in healthcare advertising
Want your target market to notice your healthcare ad? Try simplicity and humour to get your message across. Dr Ryan Wallman explains how. [ + ]
Reducing the risk of surgical site infections
Using evidence-based practice to lead us to the Promised Land. [ + ]
Doctors, not Dr Google, are the answer
Doctors may not have all the answers, but they can do a better job than Google at diagnosing a headache. [ + ]
Dare to be yourself
As a young mother and sole breadwinner, ACN CEO Kylie Ward was motivated by both need and ambition to pursue a career in nursing management. [ + ]
Multiresistant superbug appears in Australia
The multiresistant superbug Candida auris has surfaced in Australia; healthcare professionals must take action to prevent it taking hold. [ + ]
Aged-care reform driving cultural change
The aged-care reforms underway will facilitate cultural change at both the federal government and provider level, driving accountability and improvement. [ + ]
Medical cannabis: much work to be done
Over 90% of Australians support the legalisation of medical use cannabis but only a handful of our 38,000 GPs are able to prescribe medicinal cannabis. [ + ]
My Health is shifting the control paradigm
Once the majority of Australians have a My Health Record, and more practitioners use the system, a new paradigm for health data control will emerge. [ + ]
Making a song and dance about hand hygiene
Healthcare organisations are creating entertaining videos on YouTube to promote hand hygiene. But how effective is this medium? [ + ]
Want to innovate? No need to reinvent the wheel
When it comes to innovation, it is okay for healthcare organisations to look for inspiration from other industries and organisations. [ + ]
Older hospital patients — having their cake and eating it too!
The team at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital have shown that it is possible to increase the nutritional intake of older people by 20%. [ + ]
