Articles
In Conversation… with Dr Anthony Rengel
Dr Rengel spends his time flying to remote communities in WA, providing medical assistance. He shares how he combines his love of rural medicine with flying. [ + ]
The burnout problem in health care today
Burnout is increasingly an issue for healthcare professionals. Evidence-based coaching is one approach that can help turn this around. [ + ]
PVC dressings — comparing the old with the new
With peripheral venous catheters failure unacceptably high, a new study identifies which dressings are the most likely to remain secure. [ + ]
What really matters in hospital cleaning
A major Australian study examined cleaning processes in 11 large hospitals. Their findings are key to helping manage infection control. [ + ]
New Aged Care Standards: now is the time to prepare
On 1 July 2019 the new Aged Care Quality Standards will come into effect. Here's how to prepare. [ + ]
App helps inexperienced perioperative nurses
A stressful experience in an operating theatre inspired perioperative nurse Marrianne McGhee to build an app that helps inexperienced junior nurses. [ + ]
A simple wish: free up time for patient care
There was a saying when I went through medical training: "We have never spent more money on healthcare and health has never been better. The problem is the unclear causality." [ + ]
Biophilic design in health care
Incorporating nature into the design of healthcare facilities aids in the healing process of patients. [ + ]
Scented hearts bond premmies and parents
One hospital has joined forces with a local quilting club to help premmies and parents bond — over hand-stitched hearts, infused with their own scent. [ + ]
Top tips for back health for nurses
Nurses frequently suffer from back injuries, even more than the construction industry. We look at how to avoid and/or manage a back injury. [ + ]
How clinical decision support systems can save lives
When successfully embedded with electonic medical systems, CDSSs can save lives. [ + ]
Unlocking meaning in EMRs
The next-generation EMR is innovating through solution, strategy, technology and change management. [ + ]
How virtual reality is changing health care
Virtual reality, while long used as a buzzword in many sectors, has found a real-world application in the medical industry. [ + ]
Increasing patient involvement: 4 rules of engagement
Efforts to engage the general population in electronic health care are often overshadowed by privacy and security concerns, and must be handled with care. [ + ]
Clinical waste — a major environmental burden
Determined to understand the impact of hospital waste, this study examined the volume of waste from an Australian hospital's operating theatres. [ + ]
