Industry News
Hospital teams with intersecting roles more effective: study
The rise of 'fluid participation' — frequent changes to team membership and the composition of available skills — poses new challenges to traditional coordination mechanisms. [ + ]
Specialised LGBTQ+ health service to open in NSW
ACON, a New South Wales-based health promotion organisation focused on LGBTQ+ and HIV health, is opening a new health centre in South Eveleigh later this year. [ + ]
Clinical documentation app launched
PatientNotes, the AI-driven platform for clinical documentation, has launched an iOS app. [ + ]
What factors influence hospital staff retention?
Rather than applying a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, staff retention efforts need to be tailored to age and profession, suggests a new study. [ + ]
Hospital uses AI model to improve physician–nurse collaboration
Stanford Hospital is using an AI-based model that predicts when a patient is declining and flags the patient's physicians and nurses. [ + ]
Finalists announced for 2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards
A midwife who created the nation's first stillbirth support guide for Aboriginal families and the organisation behind a new approach for Hepatitis C treatment and diagnosis are among the finalists. [ + ]
Calvary partners with Salesforce to build digital platform
The partnership aims to transform connectivity, enhancing the experience of patients, clients, residents, donors and staff. [ + ]
Vic sees 34% increase in digital health startups
Victoria has seen a 34% increase in digital health startups in the past year, according to the latest data from commercialisation firm ANDHealth. [ + ]
Non-invasive 'virtual' biopsy for skin cancer diagnosis
Researchers have developed a new imaging method that allows clinicians to analyse the skin non-invasively for cancerous cells. [ + ]
Hong Kong to host Asia Summit on Global Health this May
The event will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 16-17 May 2024. [ + ]
UTI vaccines could prevent infection for nine years
MV140 is a new vaccine for recurrent UTIs and is administered with two sprays of a pineapple-flavoured suspension under the tongue every day for three months. [ + ]
Digital Health Workforce Summit fast approaching
The event will offer insights on the emergence of new and evolving roles, both clinical and non-clinical, as we deliver health care in the digital world. [ + ]
At-home care recipients in hospital longer compared to aged care residents
The study involved collaboration between the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Flinders University and the University of South Australia. [ + ]
Smart socks detect unhealthy walking style
An electronic sock hopes to improve prevention of foot ulcers and amputation, benefiting patients with diabetes. [ + ]
What's the key to retaining rural GPs?
Understanding doctors' decisions to stay or leave, once recruited, could provide insights on how to address GP shortages in rural and remote areas. [ + ]
