Articles
Life is too short to not love what you do
It was the people who believed in HISA CEO Dr Louise Schaper who gave her the confidence to believe in herself. [ + ]
Diabetes and dental care — What can you do?
Diabetes and dental health problems can be managed in more ways than you might imagine, even while at home. [ + ]
Reinventing aged care
For many elderly, the thought of entering a nursing home is akin to going to jail. But is it possible to reinvent the aged-care sector? The answer is yes. [ + ]
Gayed report: implications for hospitals
For years, gynecologist and obstetrician Dr Emil Gayed, and the health system, failed his patients. We review the case and its implications for hospitals. [ + ]
Bone marrow transplant cures blood diseases
Patients with severe and deadly inherited blood disorders may soon have a 100% cure rate, thanks to a bone marrow transplant. [ + ]
Healing space doesn't 'feel' like a hospital
Five years on, the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse provides cancer patients with light-filled space that doesn't feel like a hospital, aiding their recovery. [ + ]
Containing infectious diseases
HCIDs can be devastating. We look at their key features, their consequences for health clinicians and the importance of biocontainment. [ + ]
Program helps those with autism gain independence
A unique social skills program has helped one young man with autism gain independence and build confidence, much to his and his family's delight. [ + ]
Delivering culturally safe care for ATSI elders
Providing a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders is both appropriate and respectful. But how can we ensure this occurs? [ + ]
When hospitals lead to harm: opioid year of action
With 70% of hospitals often supplying postoperative opioid prescriptions 'just in case', hospital pharmacies are in a position to take action. [ + ]
Stemming the tide of nursing turnover
Improved education, training and digital empowerment are key to keeping nurses on the job, critical at a time when demand for their services is on the rise. [ + ]
Managing food safety in aged-care facilities
A food management safety system is an investment, rather than a cost, and is essential to aged-care facilities to help avoid food poisoning incidents. [ + ]
Disinfectant wipes: how good are they really?
When compared to traditional cleaning methods, wipes decrease the time to clean patient rooms by 23% and they reduce the human capital cost by around $50 per employee per day. [ + ]
New dysphagia standards commence 1 May
Soon new international standards will replace the existing Australian ones. We outline the key changes and how they can help save lives. [ + ]
How correct ultrasound disinfection procedures protect patients
Correct disinfection of re-usable medical devices, including ultrasound probes, is important to prevent infection transmission. [ + ]
