St Vincent's is looking to a sustainable future with major solar power rollout
19 June, 2017With the increasingly clear link between environmental degradation, climate change and related health impacts, St Vincent's Health is rising to the challenge by installing what is claimed to be the largest commercial solar installation of its kind in Australia.
Bio-Bridge takes Australian health innovators to Texas
07 June, 2017The Texas Medical Center runs the TMCx accelerator program, which provides start-up companies with shared workspace, a curriculum tailored to the needs of healthcare entrepreneurs and the guidance of over 120 industry advisers.
New ACHS president and office bearers announced
01 June, 2017The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) has elected Professor Len Notaras AM as its new president.
State-of-the-art instrument reprocessing during CSSD refurbishment – the Mobile CSSD from Miele Professional
24 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Miele AustraliaMiele Professional launched at the end of last year the complete CSSD portfolio into the Australian market.
Phone call cuts hospital readmission rates
19 April, 2017Providing support during the critical transition period after hospital discharge can reduce the risk of avoidable readmission.
Procurement technology boosts efficiency
09 April, 2017 by Rob Cook, Marketing Manager, TenderLink | Supplied by: Illion TenderlinkE-procurement solutions such as those from TenderLink are enabling PHNs to streamline their tender process, which is extremely valuable for organisations in transition, needing to engage with large numbers of new suppliers.
Thinking like a chief information officer
04 April, 2017 by David Camilleri*These days, the chief information officer — or CIO — isn't just the person who keeps the computers running.
Fairer hospital parking fees thanks to 14yo's petition
21 March, 2017An online petition by Sydney teenager Gidon Goodman has led to the NSW Governement's decision to cut the cost of parking at public hospitals for patients and visitors most in need.
Save the Environment One Bag at a Time
08 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Baxter Healthcare Pty LtdBaxter Healthcare's PVC Recycling In Hospitals program is a pioneering and innovative way for the healthcare system to reduce their impact on the environment.
Doctors' desperate plea for an end to bombing of hospitals in Ghouta, Syria
05 March, 2017Medical staff and doctors working in beseiged East Ghouta send out a desperate plea for an end to hospital attacks.
Choose wisely and submit an abstract for National Meeting in May
23 February, 2017Healthcare leaders, medical students and junior doctors are invited to submit abstracts for the Choosing Wisely Australia National Meeting 2017.
AMA develops online fatigue-assessment tool
21 February, 2017Fatigue and its implications are a profession-wide concern that can put at risk the health and safety of both patients and doctors.
Government announces improvements to Australian GP training
31 January, 2017The Coalition Government has announced another component of its health workforce reform agenda, handing the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program selection to the two General Practice Colleges.
Why don't we know how many people die in our hospitals?
27 January, 2017 by Philip Clarke, University of Melbourne and Peter Sivey, RMIT UniversityAbout this time last year, Australia’s National Health Performance Authority (NHPA) decided not to release data on death rates across Australia's hospitals. This is the type of scandal we should be concerned about, rather than spending too much time on the travel expenses of our pollies.
Meal delivery Systems that adapt to the changing dynamic in Health and Aged Care.
24 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Moffat Pty LtdMoffat's success in the healthcare market has come about due to the focus this market receives.
