Nationwide pilot to trial new quality indicators in aged care
02 November, 2021Aged-care providers throughout Australia will have the opportunity to volunteer to be involved in a nationwide aged-care quality indicators pilot trial, set to commence in January 2022.
The post-pandemic costs of records management
01 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Info-Organiser SolutionsThe hidden costs of not organising your digital records management are many.
Cataract linked to increased risk of strokes, heart attacks
28 October, 2021Clinically significant cataract is associated with an increased risk of death from vascular causes, such as stroke and heart attack, according to a study led by Australian researchers.
Aged care: increasing dairy intake can reduce falls, fractures — study
21 October, 2021A two-year trial, which included 7195 residents from 60 Victorian aged-care facilities, has found that addition of dairy foods into the daily diet of aged-care residents can reduce fractures and falls.
Shaping better meals for older Australians
20 October, 2021 by Jane Allman | Supplied by: The Pure Food CoLaunched in July, Shapes of Goodness is a range of texture-modified food — crafted to be delicious, nutritious, and safe and easy to swallow.
NSW project tackles healthcare's plastic waste problem
20 October, 2021NSW hospitals could achieve annual savings equivalent to the cost of hiring 40 new nurses by recycling 40–60% of plastic waste, according to a report by NSW Circular.
Speech therapy: overcoming service delivery challenges in rural settings
19 October, 2021 by Dr Silvia Pfeiffer* | Supplied by: CoviuResidents of rural and remote Australia often experience disadvantages and inequalities when it comes to healthcare access and delivery.
In Conversation with Dr Brett Shannon
13 October, 2021 by Jane AllmanJohn Monash scholar Dr Brett Shannon tells us about his work to improve occupational health outcomes for Indigenous and vulnerable populations.
Study explores TMS treatment for OCD
08 October, 2021A collaborative study by Monash University and the Epworth Centre for Innovation in Mental Health (ECIMH) explores the benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) on people with obsessive–compulsive disorder.
Why self-compassion is vital for medical professionals
08 October, 2021 by Dr Olivia Ong*It was a sunny autumn day in April 2020 when the reality of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was starting to hit home in Australia.
Telehealth: The Rural Connectivity Divide
04 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Powertec Wireless Technology Pty LtdTelehealth services have been on the rise for several years now.
Have you seen the latest from Malmet's thermal disinfection range?
04 October, 2021 by Renelle Harrison | Supplied by: MalmetSet to hit the market later this year, Malmet is giving Hospital + Healthcare readers a closer look at the latest addition to their range of thermal disinfection equipment.
Give the planet a helping hand with GloveOn Avalon
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: MUN AustraliaThe world currently produces over 300 million tonnes of plastic each year, and creates over 30 million tonnes in plastic waste with 93% of it ending up in landfill or oceans.
Healius partners with Philips to deploy digital pathology solution
29 September, 2021Royal Philips, a global health technology player, has partnered with Healius Pathology, an Australian provider of private medical laboratory and pathology services, to deploy a multisite digital pathology solution.
ED avoidance: 1 in 7 patients can be cared for outside
24 September, 2021More accessible out-of-hospital services can help reduce the ongoing pressure on emergency departments (EDs).
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
