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National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
From 1st January 2013 hospitals and day procedure services across Australia will be required to participate in accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, writes Amy Winter. [ + ]
Compression Therapy
The value of compression therapy in treating lower leg ulcers is clinically proven, but until government subsidised funding is approved, many patients will continue to suffer unnecessarily, as The Australian Wound Management Association’s (AWMA) Robin Osborne explains. [ + ]
The Economic Impact of Incontinence in Australia
Earlier this year The Continence Foundation of Australia was pleased to announce the launch of the Deloitte Access Economics report ‘The economic impact of incontinence in Australia’, which reveals an unspoken emotional impact as well. [ + ]
Choose A Nursing Course That Works For You
It has been evident that the nursing profession has changed dramatically in the last decade which has forced training for nurses to increase in order to keep up with such changes as the increase in community nursing, writes Dr Mary Casey, CEO and Founder of The Casey Centre. [ + ]
Education Equals Opportunities
Furthering your own nursing career is the first step in enhancing our profession, says Kate Gray, from the Royal College of Nursing Australia. [ + ]
Doctors In Need
The rate of substance abuse amongst anaesthetists is thought to be similar to the rest of the population but their knowledge of drugs and ease of access makes their situation more dangerous. Meaghan Shaw explores this and other welfare issues facing anaesthetists. [ + ]
Speaking with Cognitive Neuroscientist - Dr Maree Farrow
Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin speaks to Dr Maree Farrow, a cognitive neuroscientist and Research Fellow with Alzheimer’s Australia and the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre - Early Diagnosis and Prevention. [ + ]
Military evacuates Bundaberg Hospital
Prime Minister Julia Gillard said federal authorities are working at every level with the state to help people get through the disaster. [ + ]
Health messages told via a little birdie
A new study by researchers from the University of Sydney has found that social media networks such as Twitter, have a strong potential for not only widely disseminating public health messages, but for directly engaging with specific target stakeholders; yet the most respected sources of public health information are among the least active in promoting their messages. [ + ]
East Arnhem to Benefit from New Health Facilities
Healthcare in East Arnhem has been a big winner in the Mini Budget announced on 5th December. [ + ]
Study Says Government Not Responsible For All PBS Delays
Blaming “the Government” for delays in PBS listing processes might turn out to be a poisoned chalice for the pharmaceutical industry, according to a new study in the Australian Health Review. [ + ]
New National Poll on Australia’s Nursing Crisis
A new poll launched today is asking nurses, midwives and members of the public if the Gillard Government is doing enough to solve Australia’s nursing crisis – with a predicted shortage of more than 109,000 nurses by 2025. [ + ]
Pharmacy Cannot Grow As An Isolated Profession
As we come to the end of another busy year, it is a good time to reflect on what I see as some of the key elements for the pharmacy profession as we move forward, writes Grant Kardachi. [ + ]
Roxon Wins Public Health Award
Former federal health and ageing minister Nicola Roxon has been announced as the Sidney Sax Medallist for 2012 for her outstanding contribution to public health. [ + ]
Human-centred design
“The health of our environment and the health of the people within it are inextricably linked,” says Sheree Proposch, Director of Bates Smart. She believes that a holistic approach to sustainability, includes – environmental, emotional, physical and psychological considerations. Sustainability can and should be thought of in broad terms, reducing energy consumption, as well as encompassing social responsibility and the creation of well-considered environments. Building positive structures is the way of the future. Understanding the impacts of architecture on human emotion and behaviour, especially in healthcare buildings has lead to a design philosophy that contributes to wellness. [ + ]