Hospitals worldwide are short of saline. We can't just switch to other IV fluids — here's why
07 August, 2024Two particular IV fluids are affected: saline and compound sodium lactate (also called Hartmann's solution). Both fluids are made with salts.
AI model to help tackle aggression in the ED
02 August, 2024A new research project has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into an immersive virtual-reality-enhanced computer simulation program to train frontline healthcare workers in de-escalating aggression in patients.
Innovative chemical solutions for the aged care sector
26 July, 2024 | Supplied by: SEKOEnsuring the safety, comfort and wellbeing of nursing home residents is an ongoing challenge for operators amidst rising costs associated with a skills shortage that will see Australia needing an extra 110,000 skilled aged care workers by 2030, according to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA).
Program to improve the safety of incident responders
26 July, 2024A Victorian trial program for emergency service personnel and others responding to incidents on high-speed roads has led to recommendations for similar initiatives to be rolled out across Australia.
Need for inclusivity in patient information systems: review
19 July, 2024Patient record options available to medical practices and hospitals frequently merge sex and gender as a single, binary concept, highlights a new review.
Device Technologies expands Asian footprint
17 July, 2024Device Technologies Group, a provider of medical solutions, has entered into an agreement to purchase the Venusys and Infinity Group of Companies.
$100 million to improve First Nations health infrastructure
08 July, 2024The federal government has announced $100 million funding to support 33 Indigenous health infrastructure projects across the country.
Australia's health report: leading causes of ill-health and risk factors
03 July, 2024Around three in five Australians were estimated to live with at least one long-term health condition, and two in five with two or more such conditions, in 2022.
New commissioner to tackle nicotine black market
02 July, 2024The federal government has appointed Erin Dale in the newly established role of Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarette Commissioner to ramp up the fight against black market nicotine products.
Transforming Patient Safety: The Impact of Unique Device Identification (UDI) for Medical Devices
01 July, 2024 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaThe Australian Government is enhancing patient safety by introducing Unique Device Identification (UDI) for medical devices.
Camfil CamSafe 3 Housing
01 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdThe Camfil CamSafe 3 Housing units are customisable, available as single modules or multi-module systems based on the required filtration stages and air volume.
Aircraft-inspired approach to tackle hospital noise
27 June, 2024While people know hospitals can be noisy places, the research found the problem is "more severe than expected".
$16 million in funding to support rural, remote healthcare delivery
26 June, 2024The federal government has announced $16 million to support 11 innovative healthcare projects in rural and remote Australia.
Vic's implementation trial for pill testing welcomed
25 June, 2024The global drug market is ramping up the production of illicit deadly synthetic substances with increased potency, like Fentanyl and Nitazenes.
New national allied health officer appointed
21 June, 2024Anita Hobson-Powell has been appointed the new Chief Allied Health Officer for the Department of Health and Aged Care.
