Cutting-edge healthcare training centre opening at Bendigo TAFE
26 February, 2018The facility will help address the high demand for qualified hospital, aged-care, home care and community services personnel in the Greater Bendigo region.
Feels like home
05 February, 2018While they look, smell and feel like a home, they're actually an aged-care residence, specialising in residents suffering from dementia.
Sustainable effort
30 January, 2018Case studies from five Australian healthcare organisations that have successfully reduced their environmental footprint — and found significant cost savings, too.
An alternative approach to a sustainable outcome
26 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Multiplex Constructions Pty LtdHaving delivered more than 45 major health facilities globally, we know that the maintenance and operation of hospitals represents a bigger cost to clients than the initial capital outlay.
Including friends and family in the healing process
24 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Herman Miller AustraliaNot so long ago, the friends and family of hospital patients had to abide by strict visiting hours. Today, many healthcare organisations are taking a different approach, welcoming guests to stay as a key part of the patient care team.
Global impact
23 January, 2018 by Laini Bennett | Supplied by: Johnson & Johnson Family of CompaniesHow does a global organisation, making $94 billion annually and with over 127,000 employees, avoid damaging the Earth's resources?
Climate and health: leading from the front
23 January, 2018 by Fiona Armstrong*The healthcare industry leads the way with seven recommendations to protect our community from climate change.
The health benefits of contact with nature
22 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityThere is strong evidence that supports the idea that contact with nature, through viewing or being in landscapes with vegetation, water and other natural features, relieves stress and provides human health benefits. It makes sense that providing patients and clients with easy access to gardens and natural open space within (or very close to) the grounds of hospitals and community health centres can assist in rehabilitation and contribute to the overall wellbeing of clients and staff alike.
Sustainability begins with procurement
17 January, 2018 by Rob Cook, Marketing Manager, TenderLink | Supplied by: Illion TenderlinkAs organisations become increasingly aware of the benefits of sustainable business practices, they are looking for ways to implement — and demonstrate — sensitivity to environmental, social and ethical considerations.
Service design for the patient of the future
15 January, 2018 by Katie Bowden*If you are seeking to improve patient experience, these five core principles of service design will help you get it right.
Bringing Design to Healthcare
10 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Zenith InteriorsZenith extends their reach to the health sector with a carefully curated range of products.
Blacktown Hospital — a quiet revolution in healthcare design
19 December, 2017The award-winning Blacktown Hospital is quietly revolutionising healthcare design, transforming a mid-sized local facility into a major hospital.
Alarming amounts of noise in hospitals
15 December, 2017The constant noise from hospital machines can cause stress and patient unrest. Soon, it may be possible to remove alarms from the bedside.
When it comes to hospitals, size matters
08 December, 2017Smaller hospitals have higher risks of operational inefficiency.
Miele's PG8582 Washer-Disinfector: A safe solution complying with the relevant market standard ISO EN15883 – 1&2
01 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Miele AustraliaFor more than 50 years, Miele Professional has focused on working closely with doctors, hygiene experts and instrument manufacturers when developing reprocessing solutions for hospitals and medical practices. An important result of this cooperation is the system solution for an instrument cycle without any weak points.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
