RACGP appoints new CEO
12 October, 2021The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has appointed Paul Wappett as its new CEO, starting Monday, 8 November.
New Chair for the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership
07 October, 2021Migration Council Australia (MCA) has appointed Dr Vijay Roach as Chair of the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership (the Partnership).
New monograph to guide safe treatment of serious COVID-19 symptoms
07 October, 2021The SHPA has brought forward the release of streamlined information on the safe administration of baricitinib for people with severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Vic hospital fined $60,000 for bullying
06 October, 2021A private Werribee hospital has been convicted and fined $60,000 after a worker was subjected to 18 months of bullying.
MTA chillers
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: MTA Australasia Pty LtdMTA cooling systems are suitable for application in modern medical facilities, specialising in imaging and oncology technologies.
Con-Serv Hideaway Mounting System
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Con-ServCon-Serv's Hideaway Mounting System allows accessible fittings such as grab rails to be installed, removed and re-installed as required.
Camfil AirCair Services for Healthcare
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdCamfil Australia's site service team can provide hospitals and healthcare facilities with obligation-free air filtration audits to help them meet relevant industry standards and identify potential operational cost savings.
SA doctor gets 25-year ban from practising
20 September, 2021A South Australian general practitioner, Dr Brian Geoffrey Holder, has received a 25-year ban by the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
SHPA joins calls for mandatory vaccination of hospital workers
17 September, 2021The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has joined calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for all hospital workers.
Frontline workers: PPE scarcity and virus exposure impact willingness to work
15 September, 2021A survey of 600 frontline healthcare staff has found that scarcity of PPE and exposure to the COVID-19 virus were impacting willingness to work.
Tech and the future of ICUs
08 September, 2021Cordless sensors, artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology are the future of hospital intensive care units.
New NPS MedicineWise CEO announced
06 September, 2021NPS MedicineWise has appointed Katherine Burchfield as Chief Executive Officer, starting 18 October 2021.
Audit says Vic doesn't have an effective statewide incident management system
03 September, 2021Victoria has made some progress in improving its clinical governance, but still doesn't have a fully functioning statewide incident management system.
PPE: coaching app to protect workers from breaches
03 September, 2021A new app coaches healthcare workers through safe fitting and removal of personal protective equipment (PPE).
New CEO for National Asthma Council
02 September, 2021The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has appointed Bill Petch as the new CEO.
