Poor staffing increases aged-care hospitalisations: report
03 October, 2019Inadequate 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, 2019Indwelling 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.
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."
Con-Serv Anti-Ligature Showering Solution
01 February, 2019Con-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.
Hills IP7500 Nurse Call
21 January, 2019The next generation of Hills Nurse Call, the IP7500, features updated electronic design and improved enclosure integrity.
Innovative enclosed blood collection system
31 December, 2018This 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, 2018Access 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, 2018The 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, 2018Hospitals 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, 2018Recognising that nurses are the DNA of the healthcare system, the campaign calls for an additional 9 million nurses and midwives by 2030.
Inquiry: privatisation damaging nursing profession
31 October, 2017An inquiry into privatisation reveals deep concerns for the healthcare community.
E-book celebrates vital work of nurses
21 September, 2017Featuring stories from, and about, Community and Primary Health Care Nurses and their vital work.
Nurses back measures to safeguard elderly against flu
08 September, 2017Health workers, visitors and aged-care residents should be vaccinated against the flu.
Sexuality, intimacy and palliative care
01 September, 2017A new program is addressing the taboo subject of sexuality and dying.
