Industry News
New medicines agreements a boost for supply, sustainability: SHPA
The SHPA has welcomed the medicines agreements as vital to protecting patients against shortages and ensuring medicines are accessible, available and cost-efficient. [ + ]
New NPS MedicineWise CEO announced
NPS MedicineWise has appointed Katherine Burchfield as Chief Executive Officer, starting 18 October 2021. [ + ]
SA hospitals: digital analytics tool to improve staff planning, patient outcomes
A new Digital Health CRC (DHCRC) project aims to enhance workforce planning and improve patient outcomes at South Australia's major public hospitals. [ + ]
Nursing professionals recognised at virtual awards
Caring for You, a nurse owned and operated agency, recognised the exceptional care, warmth and compassion displayed by its staff and nursing community at the Inaugural Caring for You Core Values Awards. [ + ]
Audit says Vic doesn't have an effective statewide incident management system
Victoria has made some progress in improving its clinical governance, but still doesn't have a fully functioning statewide incident management system. [ + ]
PPE: coaching app to protect workers from breaches
A new app coaches healthcare workers through safe fitting and removal of personal protective equipment (PPE). [ + ]
New CEO for National Asthma Council
The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has appointed Bill Petch as the new CEO. [ + ]
Digital resource to improve aged-care nutrition
Nestlé Professional has launched a new digital resource designed to help aged-care providers improve the nutritional quality of meals. [ + ]
Problems with EMR cause burnout, increased errors: study
Problems with electronic medical record systems (EMRs) contribute to fatigue, burnout and increased errors, according to a study on EMR usability in Australia. [ + ]
Subsidised GP training to boost mental health access
The RACGP has welcomed a new subsidy for GPs to undertake Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training (FPS ST). [ + ]
New standard for opioid analgesics
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking comments on the draft clinical care standard for opioid analgesics. [ + ]
Aus antimicrobial use decreasing but not enough: report
While antimicrobial use in the community is decreasing, overprescribing and inappropriate prescribing continue to be problematic. [ + ]
PPE pressure injuries surge during COVID outbreaks
The latest COVID-19 outbreaks have led to a resurgence in reports of pressure injuries among patients, clinicians and essential workers. [ + ]
Slippery womb molecule could hold key to IVF 'golden window'
RMIT researchers have found a way to better pinpoint the 'golden window' when a womb is ready for pregnancy. [ + ]
High mishap rate reported for moving patients
Moving emergency care patients to other hospital departments by wheelchair or trolley is prone to a high rate of mishaps. [ + ]
