Clinical waste watch
11 December, 2018 by Ros Morgan*Vigilant nurses, midwives and carers want to do more to reduce waste in healthcare. Here are a few tips.
Atlas investigation reveals caesarean concerns
11 December, 2018The Third Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation has identified a number of concerning trends, including women having caesareans unnecessarily early.
A Day in the Life of Ros Morgan
10 December, 2018Ros Morgan is the ANMF (Vic) Environmental Health Officer. She uses a creative approach to sustainability, with effective results.
New Aged Care Quality Standards go live
30 November, 2018The new standards will be enforced by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission when it comes into being from 1 January 2019.
Taking the leap
29 November, 2018 by Laini BennettDr Lesley Braun's willingness to 'get out and try' has led to unexpected career opportunities. She shares her story and lessons learned.
A 'healthy' approach to PVC sustainability
26 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Vinyl Council AustraliaHealthcare organisations can improve their environmental footprint and save on disposal costs through recycling their PVC waste.
New standard tackles venous thromboembolism deaths
20 November, 2018 by Associate Professor Amanda Walker*Some 30,000 people develop VTE in Australia annually. More than 5000 people die as result, over half of these within 90 days of hospitalisation.
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.
Hospital violence: we can reduce it
19 November, 2018 by Laini BennettDr Michael Wong survived a vicious knife attack in the foyer of the hospital where he worked. He believes much can be done to improve hospital security.
Preparing for a death
12 November, 2018Inevitably, healthcare workers will be faced with the imminent death of a patient. Author and nurse Sallie Tisdale provides advice on how to manage.
Paying it forward
08 November, 2018 by Laini BennettJohnson & Johnson Medical Devices ANZ's Managing Director, Susan Martin, on why female managers need to stop placing constraints on themselves.
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.
Managing risk around upstream services
05 November, 2018 by Dr David Carter*Healthcare facilities that are serious about safety and risk must incorporate upstream roles into mainstream safety and quality processes.
Unregistered dentist convicted, receives $50K in fines and costs
01 November, 2018A NSW man pretending to be a qualified dentist has received $49,950 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to all charges.
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.
