Industry News
Fairfield Hospital redevelopment — lead design team appointed
In the coming months, the lead design team will work with Health Infrastructure and SWLHD to identify future requirements and commence early planning for the site. [ + ]
50 recommendations to ensure access to latest treatments
The federal government has released the final report of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Review. [ + ]
WHV launches Men as Allies training program
The program supports men to understand their role in promoting gender equality and preventing gender-based violence and disrespect, whether at home, at work or in the community. [ + ]
Dementia: 46% jump in scripts dispensed, health services use increases
Almost 688,000 dementia medication prescriptions were dispensed to around 72,400 Australians aged 30 and over in 2022–23, according to data from the AIHW. [ + ]
Tweed Valley Hospital wins planning and design award
The award celebrates projects and organisations that are at the forefront of public participation and their commitment to excellence. [ + ]
EMR simulation system to train future nurses
The system provides a risk-free virtual environment to practise use of digital healthcare tools and electronic documentation processes. [ + ]
Calls for a new body to oversee medications for use in pregnancy
A shortage of obstetric medicines is putting the health of pregnant women at risk from serious conditions like pre-eclampsia, suggests a new review. [ + ]
Clinicians, hospital leaders join SA Health LHN boards
Clinicians and hospital leaders are among the three new board chairs who have been appointed to South Australia's Local Health Networks (LHNs). [ + ]
Report highlights top five areas of innovation in health
Part of a three-year annual review, the report aims to build a sustained innovation pipeline, encouraging collaboration and long-term progress in the health sector. [ + ]
Royal Adelaide Hospital to provide rapid EV charging
The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) is set to provide rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities for patients, visitors and staff. [ + ]
Harrison.ai launches radiology-specific language model
The model is now being made accessible to selected industry partners, healthcare professionals, and regulators around the world. [ + ]
Trial improves diabetes care with eHealth tool
Diabetes Australia and the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovation have launched a new research initiative with the aim of increasing the number of diabetes clinical trials. [ + ]
CHW PICU deploys modelling tool to simulate patient flows
The Children's Hospital at Westmead has deployed a new tool to simulate patient flows at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). [ + ]
Franklin Hospital to deploy Orion Health’s EPR system
Franklin Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand has partnered with Orion Health to accelerate its digital transformation. [ + ]
New tender hopes to boost digital adoption in allied health
The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) has launched an allied health industry offer to support the adoption of digital health tools in the allied health sector. [ + ]
