Nursing > Patient care

The importance of early detection in macular degeneration

04 November, 2019 by Jane Allman

Detecting age-related macular degeneration early can provide a window of opportunity to avoid or delay the burden of vision loss on both the patient and their families.


Low blood oxygen increases risk of death in sick children

04 November, 2019

An Australian-led research project has found that low blood oxygen increases sick children's risk of death by up to eight-fold.


Vital resource launched for those in pain

25 October, 2019

Painaustralia's National Pain Services Directory maps more than 200 specialist pain services across Australia, enabling better access for millions of Australians suffering from chronic pain.


Technology in meal delivery

09 October, 2019

Induction technology has been around for some time, but now with its breakthrough induction technology Aladdin Temp-Rite gives you features, performance and efficiencies no other patient meal delivery system can offer.


Poor staffing increases aged-care hospitalisations: report

03 October, 2019

Inadequate staffing and skill levels have been identified as major contributing factors in avoidable hospital visits by many aged-care residents in NSW.


Poor communication can lead to catheter infection

19 July, 2019

Indwelling devices like catheters are believed to cause around 25% of hospital infections, but ongoing efforts to reduce catheter use and misuse haven't succeeded as much as healthcare workers would like.


In Conversation

02 July, 2019

... with Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Nikki Johnston, OAM MACN, inaugural winner of the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers.


Con-Serv Anti-Ligature Showering Solution

01 February, 2019

Con-Serv has introduced an Anti-Ligature Showering Solution into its healthcare range to help mitigate the possibility of self-harm in high-risk applications such as hospitals, aged-care facilities and correctional facilities.


A simple wish: free up time for patient care

01 February, 2019 by Niclas Skyttberg, Physician Executive*

There was a saying when I went through medical training: "We have never spent more money on healthcare and health has never been better. The problem is the unclear causality."


Hills IP7500 Nurse Call

21 January, 2019

The next generation of Hills Nurse Call, the IP7500, features updated electronic design and improved enclosure integrity.


Innovative enclosed blood collection system

31 December, 2018

This system allows the user to draw blood from the patient using the aspiration or vacuum technique.


The importance of rural health workforce training

22 October, 2018

Access to quality health services is essential in rural and remote communities, but this is dependent on being able to attract a highly trained workforce.


Rethink your colour

01 September, 2018

The range of ATR insulated meal delivery system dishware will raise patient satisfaction scores with their hotel-like presentation that your patients will love.


Palliative care reduces costs

04 May, 2018

Hospitals that introduce palliative care in concert with other treatment modalities have reduced hospital stays and lower costs.


Global nursing campaign launched by world leaders

28 February, 2018

Recognising that nurses are the DNA of the healthcare system, the campaign calls for an additional 9 million nurses and midwives by 2030.


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