Animation in healthcare
25 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Laundry Lane Productions"Animation can distil complex health concepts or messages into digestible and memorable content — making it the perfect communication tool in today's health industry."
[SC] Demystifying Portable Air Purifiers in Healthcare
21 January, 2022 by Kate Smith, Head of Clinical Solutions, Training and Support – GAMA Healthcare (RN/RM, CRNI, GCertNurs, Cert IV TAE) | Supplied by: GAMA HealthcareAir purifiers (air scrubbers or portable HEPA filters) have attracted significant attention with hospitals, aged care facilities, office-based practices such as GPs and schools — all purchasing units to reduce transmission of harmful pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2.
Finalists announced for HESTA Impact Awards
18 January, 2022An app to combat communication challenges with older people due to COVID-19 mask wearing, a program to support bereaved children and work to reduce social isolation, poverty and ill health for young mothers are on the 2022 HESTA Impact Awards shortlist.
Support at home program consultation to begin soon
10 January, 2022The government will soon begin consultation on critical design elements for the new Support at Home Program.
How IoT is transforming on-premise laundry dosing in aged healthcare
01 January, 2022 | Supplied by: SEKOIn the aged healthcare sector, site management have a choice between the installation, operation and maintenance of an on-premise laundry or outsourcing the washing of items such as bed sheets, blankets, towels, clothes and uniforms to a contractor.
Emergency departments presentations rebound following a 1.4% drop
14 December, 2021Following a decline in early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, presentations to public hospital emergency departments have rebounded, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
National Awards for Disability Leadership — winners announced
06 December, 2021The National Awards for Disability Leadership have recognised the achievements of seven disability leaders.
Christine Gee awarded ACHS Gold Medal 2021
26 November, 2021Christine Gee, CEO of Toowong Private Hospital in Brisbane and former President of the Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA), has been awarded the ACHS Gold Medal 2021.
Two healthcare projects in NSW Sustainability Awards shortlist
22 November, 2021Auburn Hospital Recycling Team and The Hunter New England Local Health District are among finalists in the NSW Sustainability Awards.
Actionable monitoring information to optimise drug treatment
19 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Pharmaceutical PressDrug Monitoring Checker from Pharmaceutical Press, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's knowledge business launches through MedicinesComplete in early 2022.
National network to tackle health impacts of climate change
17 November, 2021A new national research network will tackle health impacts of climate change, addressing themes such as urban health, bushfires and heatwaves, amongst others.
Modern slavery in health services: a risk management guide
16 November, 2021The Australian Human Rights Commission and KPMG Australia have launched a guide to help the health sector respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
Qld appoints key contractor for Satellite Hospitals Program
16 November, 2021The Queensland Government has appointed Hutchinson Builders as Managing Contractor for the Satellite Hospitals Program.
Sullair SRD Smart refrigerated dryer range
15 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air PowerAir that enters a compressor from the atmosphere already contains a certain amount of moisture, the concentration of which increases considerably as the air is compressed.
Eating well on the night shift
12 November, 2021The UniSA and Monash University study has over 200 enrolled participants and is currently on a final round of recruitment.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
