Industry News
Applications open for aspiring medical device innovators
Until 11 May, Flinders University is accepting applications for a special Medical Device edition of its Venture Dorm program — to help make ideas a reality. [ + ]
RACP: nationwide issues underpin last week's doctors' strike
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians says last week's NSW public hospital doctors' strike is indicative of nationwide health workforce and wellbeing issues. [ + ]
Healthscope proposes Northern Beaches Hospital 'hand-back'
After the NSW Government's recent policy preventing further Public Private Partnerships, Healthscope has proposed a Northern Beaches Hospital hand-back offer. [ + ]
IVF incident: "All of us at Monash IVF are devastated"
Monash IVF has confirmed that the embryo of one patient at its Brisbane clinic was incorrectly transferred to another patient, resulting in the birth of a child. [ + ]
APHA calls "bulldust" on claims insurers cannot pay in full
The Australian Private Hospitals Association has said any claims by insurers that they cannot afford to pay private hospitals in full cannot be taken seriously. [ + ]
Psychologist training pathway review launched
To reduce workforce shortages while maintaining standards, a review of the way psychologists are educated and trained in Australia has been launched. [ + ]
"We do not want this" — NSW's strike statement
On the eve of this week's NSW public hospital doctors' strike, the state's Health Minister released a statement saying the strike would "jeopardise patient safety". [ + ]
SafeWork NSW discussions increase security at Grafton Base
Northern NSW Local Health District has agreed with a SafeWork NSW improvement notice to increase security at Grafton Base Hospital. [ + ]
Permanent identification to follow proven sexual misconduct
Under new measures, proven instances of sexual misconduct will be permanently published on a health practitioner's public register record. [ + ]
Man charged over alleged antisemitic incident in hospital lift
Alleged antisemitic comments directed at a 28-year-old staff member in a lift at a hospital in Sydney's south have led to a 24-year-old man being charged. [ + ]
Western Sydney Local Health District prosecution withdrawn
A "landmark psychosocial risk prosecution" against Western Sydney Local Health District has been withdrawn by SafeWork NSW. [ + ]
Thousands of NSW public hospital doctors to strike next week
NSW public hospital doctors are to proceed with a three-day strike next week, The Doctors Union – ASMOF NSW confirmed, as the system "reaches breaking point". [ + ]
Bankstown-Lidcombe and Liverpool Hospitals trial body cameras
Bankstown-Lidcombe and Liverpool Hospitals have joined three other participating hospitals in the NSW Government's 12-month trial of body worn cameras. [ + ]
Queensland extends $6m community pharmacist training subsidy
The Queensland Government has extended its training subsidy so up to 230 additional pharmacists can take part in the Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice pilot. [ + ]
"Joe's Law": NSW to ban acute hospital public–private partnerships
In memory of toddler Joe Massa, NSW will prevent future governments from entering into a Northern Beaches-style arrangement to build or operate an acute public hospital. [ + ]
