Anti-racism training required for nurses
23 August, 2018A new study has found that nurses, in particular child health nurses, would benefit from anti-discriminatory education and training.
Changes to assessment against NSQHS standards
21 August, 2018A new report has identified opportunities to improve how assessments against the NSQHS standards are undertaken, commencing January 2019.
Are you ready for the new NSQHS Standards?
03 August, 2018 by Margaret Banks*Assessment against the NSQHS Standards 2nd edition commences 1 January 2019. Is your organisation ready?
Hospital-acquired respiratory complications costly
31 July, 2018 by Dr Robert Herkes*Patients with a hospital-acquired respiratory complication may remain in hospital for 17.9 days longer than other patients, costing an additional $37,125.
How vulnerability impacts the healthcare equation
23 July, 2018When it comes to acute healthcare environments, who is more likely to exhibit vulnerability, and what does this mean for treatment and care interventions?
Fake doctor sentenced to jail
13 July, 2018A Victorian man pretending to be a gynaecologist or obstetrician has been sentenced to almost 10 years' jail.
Are you at risk of prosecution?
09 July, 2018The criminal conviction of a UK doctor for gross negligence manslaughter shocked the Australian medical community. We examine the implications for Australia.
New standards for transgender children
26 June, 2018As 1.2% of Australian adolescents identify as transgender, referrals to healthcare professionals will continue to rise, making standards necessary.
Deleting negative reviews? You may be breaking the law
25 June, 2018Selectively editing reviews or testimonials about your organisation may break the law.
Cancer patients out of pocket up to $22,000
11 June, 2018Lower medical fees and greater transparency would reduce the financial burden of people battling cancer.
The power of one
05 June, 2018 by Laini BennettWith 80% of HESTA's 850K members women, gender diversity and equality are at the top of CEO Debby Blakey's agenda.
Public hospital admissions growing faster than private
30 May, 2018Admissions to Australian public hospitals are growing at a faster rate than private hospitals, according to a new study.
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.
