Facility Admin

Two hearts, one soul: merging two hospitals into one

21 November, 2017 by Laini Bennett

What happens when you merge two hospitals into one, bringing two passionate teams, two cultures and two different ways of working together?


Updated EMM guide: supports safer medication use in hospitals

16 November, 2017

As many as one in nine doses of medicine administered in hospitals are associated with a clinical error.


Business success with employee training at Glenelg Community Hospital

31 October, 2017 by Andrew Thomson*

On-site training has had a positive impact on this South Australian hospital.


Hysterectomies overly used in Australia

30 October, 2017

A new standard provides clinicians with options for treating women with heavy periods.


Will you be RO ready by 2021?

25 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Mediquip Pty Ltd

With the release of the AS/NZS 4187 in 2014, Australian day surgeries and hospitals will be required to comply with a particular water quality for use in disinfection by December 2021.


Making a statement on mental health

16 October, 2017 by Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

New guide to recognising and responding to deterioration in a person's mental state.


Health clinic fined $127,500 for unlawful advertising

07 October, 2017

The clinic made unsubstantiated claims in its advertising, leading to prosecution.


Australian to lead World Federation of Neurology

28 September, 2017

A passionate and dedicated MS researcher will step into the role.


Putting patients at ease with smart and effective technology

27 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd

If you find yourself in the emergency room as a patient, things have probably not gone your way in recent times. Chances are you would prefer to be anywhere else and so when it comes time to be admitted, the more effortless that process is, the better.


Violence against medical staff escalating

14 September, 2017

Violence against nurses and midwives is on the rise, according to research carried out by CQUniversity.


First draft national guideline for autism diagnosis released

12 September, 2017

Aimed at creating greater consistency in diagnostic practices across the country, the community is invited to provide feedback.


Healthcare developments: A great investment

28 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Space for Health

Australia's resilient economy combined with the strategic location in proximity to Asia, makes this country one of the best opportunities on the planet for investment.


Day Hospitals Australia National Conference — still time to register!

28 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Day Hospitals Australia

The Day Hospitals Australia National Conference is just around the corner. We hope to see you in Sydney from 31 August–2 September, so register now to avoid missing out.


IHEA Healthcare Facilities Management Conference

21 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Iceberg Events

The Institute of Healthcare Engineering, Australia (IHEA) are pleased to invite you to the IHEA Healthcare Facilities Management Conference (HFMC 2017) to be held on 11–13 October 2017 at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park.


The Royal Brisbane and Women's chooses wisely to improve patient care

15 August, 2017

The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) is one of a number of leading Australian hospitals working to reduce duplicate or unnecessary healthcare practices as part of the Choosing Wisely Australia initiative.


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