Opt-out date for My Health Record announced
23 May, 2018All Australians will have a My Health Record unless they choose to opt out during a recently announced three-month period.
Notifiable Data Breach law takes effect
22 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia's Notifiable Data Breach legislation has come into effect, leaving healthcare organisations at risk of fines of up to $1.8m for failing to disclose a breach.
Man dies after fax to doctor goes astray
18 May, 2018A cancer patient may still be alive today if his clinicians had spoken to each other, rather than relying on faxed reports.
Medical research boosted by Budget
10 May, 2018The Australian medical research sector receives a significant boost from the Budget. Ultimately, patients will benefit.
Protecting patients from Legionnaires' disease
08 May, 2018 by Sarah Bailey*Patients are particularly vulnerable to Legionnaires' disease. Establishing a water quality management plan therefore isn't just best practice — it can save lives.
A Day in the Life: Hardik Jani, a Spotless Work Health & Safety Advisor
07 May, 2018Jani is based on-site at Bendigo Hospital, Victoria. He plays a key role in driving a safe culture by engaging, advising and mentoring the facility management team to mitigate risks and maintain safety management systems.
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.
It should never have happened
16 April, 2018 by Dr David Carter*The inquest into the death of 13-year-old Louis Tate in a Victorian hospital raised a number of important issues that all healthcare and aged-care facilities should act on.
The road less travelled
09 April, 2018 by Laini BennettRecently recognised with an Order of Australia for her leadership roles in psychiatry and medical administration, and now CEO of the National Mental Health Commission, Dr Peggy Brown shares the lessons she's learned during her 30-year career.
Ambulance Victoria convicted, fined $400K
14 March, 2018Following the investigation into the death of a paramedic in 2015, Ambulance Victoria was found guilty of breaching the OHS Act.
New law supports advance care directives
10 March, 2018From 12 March, Victorian patients will be able to create legally binding advance care directives.
On your best behaviour: new conduct codes commence
06 March, 2018As at 1 March, new codes of conduct came into effect for all nurses and midwives in Australia.
In Conversation... with Dr Keith Ooi
06 March, 2018Dr Ooi, and his colleague Dr Michael Coffey, are seeking to revolutionise the way medical students learn... through gaming.
A woman of stature
05 March, 2018 by Laini BennettGS1 Australia CEO Maria Palazzolo talks about her career, her advice for women seeking leadership roles and her proudest moments.
Minimising the risk of bullying
19 February, 2018Surprisingly few managers know how to deal with bullying. There are also misconceptions as to what constitutes bullying. We set the record straight.
