Case Studies
Raising 'tech neck' awareness this Spinal Health Week
For Spinal Health Week, 26 May–1 June, the Australian Chiropractors Association has released new data on Tension Neck Syndrome, commonly known as 'tech neck'. [ + ]
Operating theatre nurses volunteer across the seas
Operating theatre nurses Indra Jolayemi and Dionne Smithwick are recurrent volunteers, taking their skills to communities where access to health care is limited. [ + ]
Anaesthetic reporting tool reveals operating room risks
An online reporting tool available to all ANZ anaesthetic departments enables frontline clinicians to report and analyse potential risks anonymously. [ + ]
'Enhanced cleaning' cuts hospital-acquired infections by one-third
Australian researchers who introduced so-called 'enhanced cleaning' measures onto several NSW hospital wards found hospital-acquired infections dropped by about one-third. [ + ]
Perioperative nurses take on surgical escape room
Nursing staff at Calvary Adelaide Hospital have taken part in a new perioperative escape room designed by a University of South Australia lecturer. [ + ]
Hep C point-of-care test helps marginalised populations
A program using diagnostic technologies at the 'point of care' is helping combat hepatitis C among marginalised or remotely located population groups. [ + ]
Six big ideas for beating brain cancer
The University of Newcastle's Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research has announced $720,000 in funding for six 'think big' research projects. [ + ]
All metropolitan public hospitals miss out on green light
AMA's hospital logjam finder uses a traffic light system to indicate care within the clinically recommended time — no met hospitals received a green light. [ + ]
Medical logistics provider gains on-brand hi-vis workwear
An Australian uniform provider has created a custom-designed red hi-vis range for a medical logistics provider, combining safety standards with brand alignment. [ + ]
Brain and kidney injury treatment after cardiac surgery
A multi-site study to test a treatment that may reduce brain and kidney injury after cardiac surgery has received $4.9 million in support over 5 years. [ + ]
Rapid healthcare IT deployment helps private hospital open
A new Melbourne private hospital opened this month after implementing its core patient administration system in under 14 weeks — this typically takes 5–18 months. [ + ]
Australian-first virtual ED marks 500K consultations
This month, the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department — an Australian first — reached a milestone of half a million consultations. [ + ]
Nine hospitals call for climate-resilient energy systems
To keep hospitals running during climate emergencies, a coalition of nine hospitals is calling for a feasibility study into climate-resilient energy systems. [ + ]
ADHA accelerates connected care for allied health
After attracting substantial interest from software vendors, the Australian Digital Health Agency has tripled investment in its Allied Health Industry Offer. [ + ]
Domestic violence education: its place in pharmacy
Interviews with pharmacy practitioner educators have identified challenges and opportunities associated with domestic violence education in pharmacy curriculum. [ + ]
