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The future of aged care
Exploring the road ahead for Australia's aged-care system. [ + ]
Finding a path to improve Indigenous workforce and healthcare outcomes
A study of two exemplary cancer services has found eight key factors helping to improve Indigenous patient and staff outcomes. [ + ]
The framework enabling the digital capabilities of nurses and midwives
The National Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework will help nurses and midwives assess their digital capabilities and pursue professional development if needed. [ + ]
Winning the war against a pandemic with data literacy
Data has proven key to enabling organisations to become more productive and efficient, all while improving the standard of care for patients. [ + ]
Why health training shouldn't return to 'normal' in 2021
In 2021 we may have to think more broadly about how we can keep up to speed with the latest developments in clinical research and practice. [ + ]
Awaiting the Royal Commission's final report
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will submit its Final Report on 26 February 2021. What can we expect? [ + ]
Vertical seniors' facility graced with valour artwork
A sculpture and artworks celebrating the transformational power of valour and patriotism have been unveiled at the new RSL LifeCare Birdwood Park development in Newcastle. [ + ]
A mirror on care for older Australians
LASA will work hard to translate the Royal Commission's findings and recommendations into practical actions and meaningful outcomes. [ + ]
Key strategies to deliver critical care during a pandemic
For healthcare providers looking to understand where mobile and IoT devices can have the biggest impact on their organisations, there are four main areas to consider. [ + ]
Enabling aged care with technological innovation
Whiddon decided to overhaul its IT infrastructure to create a platform that would help futureproof its business and tackle challenges head on. [ + ]
Active ingredient prescribing comes into effect
Doctors must now prescribe drugs using their chemical name, not brand names. That's good news for patients. [ + ]
Keeping health care cyber safe
It is possible to thwart the threat of cyber attackers, but to do so healthcare providers need to acknowledge there is a problem facing their sector. [ + ]
Optimising osteoporosis care throughout Asia–Pacific
APCO has launched pan-Asia–Pacific clinical practice standards for the screening, diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, targeting a broad range of high-risk groups. [ + ]
Monash innovation reduces risk of COVID in healthcare workers
A Monash University study reveals that a simple ventilated headboard hood can stop SARS-CoV-2 from spreading between patients and healthcare workers on hospital wards. [ + ]
Predicting risk of spinal fracture using bioengineering
Researchers have developed biomechanical models that use mathematical- and physics-based representations of human movement to predict spinal loading. [ + ]
