Industry News
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). [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Mater Mothers' gets the scoop on what matters most to mums
Quality-of-life data collected from women before and after childbirth is helping Mater Mothers' Hospital advance towards value-based maternity care. [ + ]
Smart nanotech fights fungal infections
New nanobiotechnology has demonstrated a remarkable ability to battle one of the most invasive and resistant fungal infections — Candida albicans. [ + ]
Horse accident patient nominates Nurse Navigator
Nine-year-old Belle nominated her healthcare hero, Kate Trenoweth, for helping her through her recovery from a horseriding accident. [ + ]
Hospital + Healthcare seeking new editor
WF Media is seeking an experienced editor to take the reins of its healthcare media channel. [ + ]
Valvular heart disease rising rapidly, says report
More than a quarter of a million Australians have faulty heart valves and are at risk of serious complications, and don't know it. [ + ]
CRISPR-based COVID test gives results in 20 min
CRISPR-based COVID tests are emerging as powerful alternatives to conventional diagnostics due to their speed and simplicity. [ + ]
Study highlights toll of death on ED nurses
More than 200 ED nurses in Australia took part in the study by completing an online survey about their experiences. [ + ]
