Industry News
CHW PICU deploys modelling tool to simulate patient flows
The Children's Hospital at Westmead has deployed a new tool to simulate patient flows at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). [ + ]
Franklin Hospital to deploy Orion Health’s EPR system
Franklin Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand has partnered with Orion Health to accelerate its digital transformation. [ + ]
New tender hopes to boost digital adoption in allied health
The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) has launched an allied health industry offer to support the adoption of digital health tools in the allied health sector. [ + ]
Depression and vaping: what’s the link?
New research examines associations between e-cigarette use, depressive symptoms and wellbeing among early adolescents in Australia. [ + ]
Managing early stages of abortion at home cuts hospital stay: trial
Taking the first dose of a pill used in medical abortions at home can safely reduce the amount of time a patient needs to be hospitalised, researchers say. [ + ]
Queensland Health fast-tracks AI, data training
The new Data and AI Academy will train more than 100 staff members, helping them become more proficient with the latest technology. [ + ]
Lyndal Moore named Catholic Health Australia's Nurse of the Year
Calvary Mater Newcastle Clinical Nurse Consultant Lyndal Moore has been a nurse for 32 years. [ + ]
New framework for clinical quality registries released
The ACSQHC has released a revised framework to support and encourage the use of data to inform clinical practice and policy. [ + ]
HL7 Australia appoints David Rowlands as new chair
David Rowlands replaces Dr Isobel Frean, who will be continuing on the board as a non-executive director. [ + ]
Health infrastructure pipeline poorly planned: report
The pipeline of major health infrastructure projects in Australia currently stands at 54 projects, valued at $42 billion. [ + ]
ADHA appoints new Chief Clinical Adviser (Nursing)
An experienced nurse with a background in primary care, preventative care, clinical governance and leadership, Karen Booth will commence in her new role in September. [ + ]
New $20m cancer centre opens in South West Sydney
The facility will offer oncology services, the latest treatments in systemic chemotherapy and immunotherapy approaches, and onsite haematologists. [ + ]
Meth-related deaths increase fourfold: report
While there has been a decrease in people taking amphetamines over time, regular use among those who use methamphetamine, and among people who inject drugs, has risen significantly, the study found. [ + ]
Five Faces, Privy announce cross-border collaboration
Australian patient experience software provider Five Faces and Indonesian digital trust provider Privy have announced a cross-border collaboration. [ + ]
Can AI reliably extract information from clinical notes? Study says no
In a study of 54,569 emergency department visits among patients injured while riding a bicycle, scooter or other micromobility conveyance, researchers used AI to determine whether injured riders were wearing a helmet. [ + ]
