Workforce shortage should be top health policy priority — AHPA
13 April, 2022The Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) has called for the major parties to make fixing the health workforce shortage their number one health policy priority for the upcoming federal election.
A Day in the Life: Leanne Northrop, an Aged Care Nurse Practitioner
06 April, 2022Leanne Northrop is a Nurse Practitioner at Peninsula Villages, an aged-care facility on the Central Coast, New South Wales.
The safety fallout of worker fatigue in health care
06 April, 2022 by Amy SarcevicFor as long as Consultant Emergency Physician Dr Stephen Parnis can remember, he has begun each shift on his various emergency wards wondering how many workers will be present.
Talking Safety: Invest in Quality, Certified Solutions
28 March, 2022Organisations worldwide are adopting and implementing technologies to help drive improved clinical outcomes, financial viability and operational efficiencies.
Liverpool Hospital trials smart gloves to train surgeons
24 March, 2022Liverpool Hospital is trialling smart gloves that are said to provide surgical trainees with instant and accurate feedback.
Medical equality undermined by mistaken doctors: study
23 March, 2022Male doctors who overestimate female representation in the medical profession are also less likely to support gender-equality initiatives, reveals new research.
Nursing advocate, SA Health boss receive leadership awards
04 March, 2022The CEO of Australian College of Nursing, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward, and the Chief Public Health Officer of SA Health, Professor Nicola Spurrier PSM, have won at the 2022 WLA awards.
New guide urges stronger protection for healthcare workers
25 February, 2022A new WHO/ILO guide is encouraging countries to strengthen the protection of health workers by improving the management of occupational health.
New campaign to boost GP workforce
08 February, 2022The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched a new campaign — Become a GP — to boost the general practice workforce.
PPE in conjunction with HEPA filters offers best protection: study
08 February, 2022Full PPE, involving a fit-tested N95 mask, in conjunction with a HEPA filtration system offers health workers in a hospital setting the best protection against virus aerosol exposure, according to a new study.
Modern slavery in health services: a risk management guide
16 November, 2021The Australian Human Rights Commission and KPMG Australia have launched a guide to help the health sector respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
Eating well on the night shift
12 November, 2021The UniSA and Monash University study has over 200 enrolled participants and is currently on a final round of recruitment.
Hudson CEO appointed to NHMRC Council
27 October, 2021Hudson Institute of Medical Research Director and CEO Professor Elizabeth Hartland has been appointed to the Council of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
RACGP appoints new CEO
12 October, 2021The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has appointed Paul Wappett as its new CEO, starting Monday, 8 November.
Vic hospital fined $60,000 for bullying
06 October, 2021A private Werribee hospital has been convicted and fined $60,000 after a worker was subjected to 18 months of bullying.