Articles
Falling down
Too often, children are being injured by falls while in hospital, presenting a significant challenge to healthcare providers. Two organisations step up to change the status quo. [ + ]
How vulnerability impacts the healthcare equation
When it comes to acute healthcare environments, who is more likely to exhibit vulnerability, and what does this mean for treatment and care interventions? [ + ]
CQ's ambitious plan to save 10,000 lives
With nearly 17% of the local population smoking, health-related issues were forecast to swamp local services. Something had to be done. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of Chris Barakat from Healthshare
Barakat meets with healthcare stakeholders including practitioners, hospitals, pharma and more to help solve their health system issues through technology. [ + ]
Should hand air-dryers be used in a healthcare setting?
Research suggests that hot air- and jet air-dryers should not be used in a healthcare setting. [ + ]
Are you at risk of prosecution?
The criminal conviction of a UK doctor for gross negligence manslaughter shocked the Australian medical community. We examine the implications for Australia. [ + ]
UX: it's all about the patient and clinician experience
As a hospital or health organisation clinician, patient or carer, you may have heard about the importance of UX (user experience) and the impact on daily delivery of health care. [ + ]
New standards for transgender children
As 1.2% of Australian adolescents identify as transgender, referrals to healthcare professionals will continue to rise, making standards necessary. [ + ]
Australia's first digital public health service
Metro South Health has successfully undertaken the digital transformation of five facilities. Clinician input was integral to the project's success. [ + ]
Superhero hospital gown to the rescue!
Inspired by his young daughter undergoing chemo, a tradie Dad and his mate have designed superhero hospital gowns for sick children. [ + ]
Amazing outcomes thanks to early intervention
Physiotherapist Nicki Stuart delights in Anika Facer's zest for life and said she is a great example of the benefits of early intervention and neuroplasticity. [ + ]
Complicating the complicated
Hospital-acquired complications data on urinary tract infections is unreliable, and could result in hospitals being incorrectly financially penalised. [ + ]
The power of one
With 80% of HESTA's 850K members women, gender diversity and equality are at the top of CEO Debby Blakey's agenda. [ + ]
At the cutting edge
Since the discovery of CRISPR technology, research into genomic science and novel therapy development has exploded. Dr Rebecca Laborde explains the science behind CRISPR and how it is encouraging research innovation. [ + ]
From words to action
In line with international trends, the Advancing of Australian Pharmacy Practice credential provides a pathway to improved outcomes for patients. [ + ]