Articles
Sandy Middleton is a nursing trailblazer
Her influential work on stroke management protocols has been adopted across Australia and is currently being implemented in 12 European countries. [ + ]
Disaster strategies for the aged-care sector
A recent forum held at the Leading Age Services Australia Tri-State Conference provided an opportunity for aged-care stakeholders to share tips on emergency preparation. [ + ]
Red Cross at the fires' front line
I am a volunteer with the Australian Red Cross, a volunteer firefighter and co-founder of the Australasian Women in Emergencies Network... [ + ]
Sustainability in focus at SMHS
Recycling hand towels used in operating theatres is just one of many environmental sustainability initiatives being embraced by the South Metropolitan Health Service. [ + ]
Reliving trauma
In summer 2019, Bianca fled her home on the first sight of a 'catastrophic' fire warning on her mobile phone, which — still to this day — she never leaves out of sight. [ + ]
Managing violence in healthcare settings
Violence against healthcare professionals is on the rise and is believed to be linked to the increasing popularity of violence-inducing drugs and the growth in patients presenting with acute mental health problems. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of Captain Starlight
At work each day, Abe Mitchell transforms into Captain Starlight to bring fun and laughter to children and their families. [ + ]
Active design of stroke unit aids patient recovery
Royal Melbourne Hospital's new stroke unit offers a new time-critical, high-intervention rehabilitation treatment. [ + ]
Pharmacists step up and in to medicines safety
Facilitating the safe and effective use of medicines is the core business of pharmacists, especially in hospitals. [ + ]
Are your staff allergy aware?
To help healthcare providers deliver specific allergen-free menus, Nestlé Professional has created a series of free, easy-to-follow yet comprehensive allergen management resources. [ + ]
Tackling toxic workplace culture in hospitals
One of the most sinister traits of a toxic workplace culture is that it's often difficult to detect until after you've fallen victim to it. However, there are key signs to look out for. [ + ]
In Conversation with Professor Kathryn North
Professor North plays a key role in integrating genomic testing and diagnosis into standard health care, working to identify new disease genes and improve diagnosis and setting the benchmark for ongoing research efforts. [ + ]
New $345 million hospital in the heart of Adelaide
Calvary Adelaide Hospital is said to be the largest private hospital in South Australia, marking Calvary South Australia's biggest undertaking in Australia. [ + ]
Using hospital data to ease the financial squeeze
With the help of cloud-based technology, healthcare providers can analyse costing data for trends and insights that can improve the efficiency with which they deliver their services. [ + ]
Vaping: risky business or sensible quit strategy?
E-cigarettes containing nicotine are illegal in Australia. Some health experts believe they shouldn't be... [ + ]