What factors influence hospital staff retention?
18 April, 2024Rather than applying a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, staff retention efforts need to be tailored to age and profession, suggests a new study.
DoHAC releases PHN Strategy 2023–24 following audit
12 April, 2024The Department of Health and Aged Care has released the PHN Strategy 2023–24 outlining the role the networks play in supporting health reform.
Professor Christine Kilpatrick to lead ACSQHC as Chair
05 April, 2024The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has appointed Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO as the new Board Chair for a five-year term.
Funding boost for on-demand telehealth provider Hola Health
28 March, 2024The Pre-Series A venture funding will support the company's mission to provide fast, value-for-money care within 15 minutes — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Orum International TRIO.BAS active air sampling unit
26 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Cell Biosciences Pty LtdThe TRIO.BAS unit, distributed by Cell Biosciences, is designed to help healthcare facilities to continuously monitor air quality.
Health Equity Matters appoints Dash Heath-Paynter as CEO
20 March, 2024Dash Heath-Paynter takes on the new role after serving as deputy CEO for almost eight years.
Call for urgent action to alleviate pressure on public hospitals
20 March, 2024The Australian Medical Association is calling for urgent action by all governments to address the growing planned surgery waitlist, exit block and widespread ambulance ramping.
SHPA announces draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy
08 March, 2024The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is opening consultation on its first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, as part of its Transformation 2024 agenda.
Survey reveals extent of gender bias in health care
08 March, 2024Two out of three women experience discrimination in health care, according to a new survey.
Report: Health economists could boost healthcare efficiency
05 March, 2024A study by Flinders University has highlighted the potential of incorporating health economists into hospital decision-making.
Funding to support pressing emergency care issues
29 February, 2024The demand for ED services has outpaced population growth, with more than 8.8 million ED patient presentations reported in 2022–23.
ANMF initiates work value case
14 February, 2024The ANMF has filed a landmark application with the Fair Work Commission to increase award wages for frontline nurses, midwives and assistants in nursing by up to 35%.
New project to reduce medication errors in hospitals
14 February, 2024A new national project, involving pharmacists, patients and doctors, aims to reduce medication errors that frequently occur during hospital stays.
Aust Healthcare Week 2024: register now for your free pass
05 February, 2024With more than 150 leading health sector speakers, over 100 sessions and two deep-dive master classes, AHW 2024 has something for everyone.
Camfil Absolute V-shaped air filters
05 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdCamfil Absolute V-shaped air filters provide extra-high-efficiency final filtration in air-conditioning systems, housings and diffusers for systems that require a very high airflow and low pressure drop.
