Industry News
Alfred Health trials eye-tracking tech to assess brain function
The Alfred hospital has commenced clinical trials with BrainEye to screen for neurological abnormalities using a 60-second eye movement test. [ + ]
Could UV light protect against hospital infections?
Researchers are working on a new type of ultraviolet light that could be effective for reducing air-borne transmission of infectious diseases. [ + ]
Australian regions with high cardiac arrest rates and low CPR: study
Australia has about 26,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually, with only 12% of patients treated by ambulance surviving to hospital discharge and/or 30 days. [ + ]
Improving mental health care of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
Questions that mental health nurses ask on the frontline help them guide consumers to the safest place in the emergency department, clinic or ward. [ + ]
Australia is getting good value for health dollar: report
A healthcare system that gets people in and out of hospital quickly and cheaply isn't much good if those patients aren't getting better. [ + ]
Medical drone project to service rural, remote Australia
The University of Sydney and ASAC consultancy are developing a hydrogen-fuelled, emissions-free medical drone to service rural and remote Australia, like the Kimberley. [ + ]
Specialised LGBTQ+ health service to open in NSW
ACON, a New South Wales-based health promotion organisation focused on LGBTQ+ and HIV health, is opening a new health centre in South Eveleigh later this year. [ + ]
Hospital teams with intersecting roles more effective: study
The rise of 'fluid participation' — frequent changes to team membership and the composition of available skills — poses new challenges to traditional coordination mechanisms. [ + ]
Decarbonising health care: Australia joins US, UK statement
The federal government has joined the collaboration with the United States and United Kingdom to decarbonise healthcare supply chains. [ + ]
Clinical documentation app launched
PatientNotes, the AI-driven platform for clinical documentation, has launched an iOS app. [ + ]
What factors influence hospital staff retention?
Rather than applying a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, staff retention efforts need to be tailored to age and profession, suggests a new study. [ + ]
Hospital uses AI model to improve physician–nurse collaboration
Stanford Hospital is using an AI-based model that predicts when a patient is declining and flags the patient's physicians and nurses. [ + ]
Finalists announced for 2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards
A midwife who created the nation's first stillbirth support guide for Aboriginal families and the organisation behind a new approach for Hepatitis C treatment and diagnosis are among the finalists. [ + ]
Vic sees 34% increase in digital health startups
Victoria has seen a 34% increase in digital health startups in the past year, according to the latest data from commercialisation firm ANDHealth. [ + ]
Calvary partners with Salesforce to build digital platform
The partnership aims to transform connectivity, enhancing the experience of patients, clients, residents, donors and staff. [ + ]