Combating the white coat effect
27 September, 2019 by Gerard Stevens* | Supplied by: WebstercareCommunication and system consistency keep patients safe from crashing.
Firesafe technology: a 'design for safety' solution to oxygen fire risks
25 September, 2019 | Supplied by: BOC: Living healthcareFiresafe technology operates automatically if an oxygen tube becomes ignited. Firebreaks stop the flow of oxygen, which extinguishes the fire in the oxygen tube.
5 important ways to maintain patient confidentiality
24 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Brother International (Aust) Pty LtdIn a world that is becoming ever more digital, how can patient-facing organisations be sure that they are keeping information appropriately protected at all times?
Less is more: choosing health care wisely
24 September, 2019 by Dr Robyn Lindner*Clinicians across Australian health services are reducing low-value and unnecessary interventions — such as pathology tests, antibiotics and imaging — as part of the Choosing Wisely Australia initiative.
Revised guidelines up for discussion
19 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation AgencyThe National Boards for the 16 regulated health professions and the AHPRA are carrying out public consultations asking for people to have their say on revised policy guidance.
Are healthcare providers ready to embrace a digital future?
11 September, 2019 by Dr Richard Favero* | Supplied by: Soprano Design LimitedMobile technology could be the cure for futureproofing doctor–patient relationships.
Doctor ratings on training
16 August, 2019A national, profession-wide survey is seeking to provide a snapshot of medical training in Australia, through the eyes of doctors.
Fake nursing director prosecuted by AHPRA
15 July, 2019A Victorian man who falsely claimed to be a registered nurse has been convicted in court of charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Fake nurse successfully prosecuted
08 July, 2019A Victorian woman who pretended to be a nurse has been fined $15,000 plus costs.
New aged-care standards
03 July, 2019The Morrison government has unveiled a major quality and safety aged-care reform package.
Game plan for the future of healthcare facilities
03 July, 2019This year's IHEA conference will look at trends in emerging technologies which are impacting on operational requirements of Healthcare Services.
Jail and hefty fines for fake practitioners
02 July, 2019Fake practitioners now face jail time and even bigger fines as new regulations commence.
HLP Controls TX Temp — Enless fridge temperature monitoring
01 July, 2019 | Supplied by: HLP Controls Pty LtdThe TX Temp — Enless temperature sensor from HLP Controls provides data logging to the cloud to ensure vaccine and blood fridges are at the correct temperature.
95% healthcare workers 'soldier on' when sick
24 June, 2019A Canadian study has found that 95% of healthcare workers keep working after they start experiencing symptoms of infectious diseases, such as influenza.
How to navigate complex ethical dilemmas
17 June, 2019 by Vanessa Pigrum*When our care system is in crisis, how do hospitals decide how to distribute scarce resources? We address the ethical dilemmas.
