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UV Angel technology helps dental group grow 25% during pandemic
Installation of UV Angel at Smile One Services raised the bar for the standard of safety for staff and patients, and increased revenue by 25% compared with pre-pandemic business. [ + ]
Digital care technology: reducing resident falls and dehydration
Technology has played a key role in the aged-care industry, adding an extra layer of protection to resident health, safety and wellbeing. [ + ]
How can design help alleviate overcrowded emergency departments?
ED design needs to be re-imagined to create a process that segregates patients and moves them through quickly, despite the limited number of available doctors. [ + ]
Training for the future of digital medicine
Training and technology must evolve to equip healthcare practitioners with the skills and knowledge they need to support patients in our digitised world. [ + ]
New standard released to reduce perineal trauma at birth
A new national standard of care is set to reduce the risk of women experiencing a serious tear of the perineum during childbirth. [ + ]
Young go-getter honours hospital hero
When considering a recipient for the Super Hero Awards, Joshua and his mum Abbi chose Children's Hospital Foundation Family Liaison Manager Angie Brooks. [ + ]
Bionics Challenge to accelerate life-changing innovations
Bionics Queensland is inviting entries to the Bionics Challenge 2021, a Queensland-led competition designed to unleash life-changing bionic discoveries. [ + ]
New $9.5m day oncology centre opens at South Eastern Private
Creating a space where patients could comfortably spend time receiving treatment was central to the design ethos of the new $9.5 million day oncology centre at South Eastern Private. [ + ]
Australia: a nation ready for end-of-life choices
Australia is at a tipping point when it comes to end-of-life choices and euthanasia laws. [ + ]
Digital resource launched for Aussies with Young Onset Parkinson's
A free-to-download app and resource hub will help to support the 20,000+ young Australians (aged <50 years) living with Young Onset Parkinson's disease. [ + ]
Domestic abuse disclosure and the vital role of GPs
GPs play an important role in responding to family abuse and violence, and are often the first point of contact for people who are experiencing family abuse or violence. [ + ]
Exploring flexible technology with Cheryl Rodenfels
A flexible hybrid cloud model such as Nutanix allows staff to transition from site-based working to remote working, and vice versa, quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. [ + ]
Sous-vide food risks in aged care
A skills shortage of chefs in aged care has prompted many operations to purchase pre-prepared sous-vide food products, but this comes with heightened risk. [ + ]
Exploring the safety profiles of each vaccine in circulation
We explore the safety profiles of the Pfizer–BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines. [ + ]
Alleviating health and digital threats depends on technology
The healthcare industry faces the task of safeguarding patient data and implementing systems to successfully, efficiently and safely deliver a mass vaccination program. [ + ]
