Industry News
Acute violence: new care model to improve hospital staff safety
The Sydney Local Health District is implementing a new model where a specialised experienced team will be available 24/7 to address acute work-related violence. [ + ]
Device Tech wins NSW Health's defib rollout contract
Following a tender and evaluation process, Device Technologies Australia has been contracted by NSW Health to roll out patient monitors and touch-screen defibrillators. [ + ]
NSW Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2022 — finalists announced
The Nursing and Midwifery Office (NMO) has announced 30 finalists for the Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2022. [ + ]
Vitamin D helps reduce depressive symptoms: meta-analysis
The analysis, carried out as part of an international collaboration between Australian, Finnish and US researchers, features results from 41 studies. [ + ]
Moderna's vaccine plant to be built at Monash
The facility — expected to produce up to 100 million mRNA respiratory vaccine doses annually — will be located at the university's Clayton campus. [ + ]
HESTA, ISPT to co-develop $140m healthcare project
HESTA and ISPT have formed a JV partnership to acquire a 50-year ground lease from St Vincent's Health Australia, on which they will co-develop the project. [ + ]
NT rolls out first stage of $259m patient health record system
The Northern Territory Government has successfully rolled out the first stage of its $259 million patient health record system, Acacia. [ + ]
Study explores techniques for reducing needle anxiety
A University of South Australia study has found two new nurse-led techniques that help reduce needle fear in primary-aged children. [ + ]
New Langya virus infects 35 people in China
The virus is thought to have come from animals and causes fever, fatigue and a cough. So far, there is no indication that the virus is spreading from person to person. [ + ]
Bulk-billing rates in freefall: RACGP
General practice care urgently requires greater investment so that no patients are left behind, according to the RACGP. [ + ]
Tool helps cancer survivors manage post-treatment uncertainty
UNSW researchers are using e-health to investigate ways to help cancer survivors access treatment for fear of cancer recurrence. [ + ]
Need to cut through alcohol and breastfeeding misinformation
Two-thirds of Australian women who breastfeed feel they do not fully understood the risks of drinking alcohol while breastfeeding. [ + ]
Nurses to convene on Darwin for national conference
Approximately 700 nurses from across Australia will come together in the Northern Territory for the National Nursing Forum. [ + ]
Plants pilot study to boost hospital staff wellbeing
Mater has launched an edible garden pilot project in a bid to reduce burnout and enhance the wellbeing of health workers. [ + ]
HIV advocates translate academic research into 'plain speak'
Three Australian HIV advocates all living with the condition have undertaken a project to help the community better understand complex health information. [ + ]
