Firesafe technology: a 'design for safety' solution to oxygen fire risks
25 September, 2019Firesafe technology operates automatically if an oxygen tube becomes ignited. Firebreaks stop the flow of oxygen, which extinguishes the fire in the oxygen tube.
95% healthcare workers 'soldier on' when sick
24 June, 2019A Canadian study has found that 95% of healthcare workers keep working after they start experiencing symptoms of infectious diseases, such as influenza.
Gayed report: implications for hospitals
09 April, 2019 by Dr David Carter*For years, gynecologist and obstetrician Dr Emil Gayed, and the health system, failed his patients. We review the case and its implications for hospitals.
Recycling sharps responsibly
11 March, 2019Sharps or needlestick injuries are a risk not only to healthcare workers, but anyone who comes into contact with them.
Third Atlas to drive healthcare improvements
19 December, 2018 by Conjoint Professor Anne Duggan*The third Atlas examines neonatal and paediatric health, thyroid and gastrointestinal investigations and treatments and cardiac tests.
Protecting the vulnerable from climate change
20 November, 2018 by Jennifer Wressell MACN*Vulnerable communities, in particular, could be at risk due to climate change. But there are actions healthcare professionals can take to mitigate this.
Bullying doctors a threat to patient safety
07 November, 2018Bullying and unprofessional behaviour in the medical profession not only impact the target, but patient safety, too.
Midwife banned from practising
31 October, 2018A Bacchus Marsh Hospital midwife has been banned from practising. She is one of 38 practitioners at the hospital who have been, or are being, investigated.
Aged-care commissioner announced
25 October, 2018Health sector leader Janet Anderson has been appointed to lead the new and independent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Preventing patient identity errors
23 October, 2018 by Catherine Koetz*Capturing a patient's identity correctly is essential to prevent adverse events. We learn how ACT Health and The Canberra Hospital tackled this issue.
Biotoxin-related illnesses report presented
22 October, 2018The Australian Parliament's Health, Aged Care and Sport Committee has presented its 'Report on the Inquiry into Biotoxin-related Illnesses in Australia'.
Food contamination — managing the incident
02 October, 2018 by Andrew Thomson*Strawberries and other fresh fruit have been deliberately contaminated; does your facility's foodservice have an incident management plan?
Doctors, not Dr Google, are the answer
10 September, 2018 by Dr Preeya Alexander AKA The Wholesome Doctor*Doctors may not have all the answers, but they can do a better job than Google at diagnosing a headache.
How vulnerability impacts the healthcare equation
23 July, 2018When it comes to acute healthcare environments, who is more likely to exhibit vulnerability, and what does this mean for treatment and care interventions?
Strength in unity
23 April, 2018 by Catherine Koetz, Industry Manager – Healthcare, GS1 AustraliaTraceability of both medication and medical devices is essential to patient safety.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
