Updated EMM guide: supports safer medication use in hospitals
16 November, 2017As 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, 2017A new standard provides clinicians with options for treating women with heavy periods.
Making a statement on mental health
16 October, 2017 by Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareNew guide to recognising and responding to deterioration in a person's mental state.
Health clinic fined $127,500 for unlawful advertising
07 October, 2017The clinic made unsubstantiated claims in its advertising, leading to prosecution.
Australian to lead World Federation of Neurology
28 September, 2017A passionate and dedicated MS researcher will step into the role.
Violence against medical staff escalating
14 September, 2017Violence 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, 2017Aimed at creating greater consistency in diagnostic practices across the country, the community is invited to provide feedback.
The Royal Brisbane and Women's chooses wisely to improve patient care
15 August, 2017The 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.
Job ads for healthcare and medical industry rising
24 July, 2017The nursing sector in particular is seeing increased numbers of ads year on year.
Fax-free health care a step closer
19 July, 2017New technology will enable health data to flow securely from one healthcare provider to another.
What the 2017–18 federal Budget means for aged care
14 July, 2017 by Sean Rooney, CEO, LASAThe 2017–18 federal Budget comes as a relief after previous federal Budgets have seen cuts to aged care funding and associated programs.
Climate change — the risks and opportunities for healthcare
03 July, 2017 by David McEwenDavid McEwen, author of the new book Navigating the Adaptive Economy, shares his views on the challenges climate changes poses to healthcare and outlines the key opportunities that exist to reduce the impact.
Prestigious ACHS Medal 2017 nominations now open
22 June, 2017Nominations for one of the most prestigious awards in the Australian health sector — the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards 2017 ACHS Medal — are now open.
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.
