Industry News
Long-time ADHA board member named Chair
The Australian Digital Health Agency has appointed Lyn McGrath as the Agency's new board Chair in place of outgoing chair Dr Elizabeth Deveny. [ + ]
Metapneumovirus cases on the rise
The human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is spreading quickly in Australia, with New South Wales already reporting more than 1000 infections. [ + ]
Fake nurse jailed in Ahpra prosecution
A South Australian woman, named Alison Jane Mibus, has been sent to jail for pretending to be a registered health practitioner. [ + ]
Partnership to provide AI-generated patient summaries in real time
The collaboration brings together Orion Health's Orchestral Health Intelligence Platform and Pieces' AI technology to provide an AI solution that delivers comprehensive, locally derived data to clinicians and caregivers. [ + ]
New pharmacy recognition program launched
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has launched a recognition program hoping to transform pharmacy practice in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Calls for higher tobacco retailer licence fees nationwide
The study looks to examine the significance of introducing a higher standard of tobacco licensing across the country to reduce the availability of tobacco and deter retailers. [ + ]
AIHW releases 10-year dementia data improvement plan
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has outlined activities to improve national dementia data and provide an evidence base for effective policy development, service provision and planning. [ + ]
Knox Private Hospital redevelopment unveiled
The redevelopment has added two patient wards, a diagnostic cardiology unit, an updated patient admissions area, a main reception, an expanded pharmacy and a cafe. [ + ]
Partnership to boost heart disease research
The Victor Change Cardiac Research Institute and Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research partnership aims to strengthen heart research nationally. [ + ]
Clinical excellence, innovation celebrated at WSLHD quality awards
From advances in patient experience to new dedicated Aboriginal health services for women, the WSLHD annual awards honoured clinical excellence and innovation. [ + ]
Report calls for urgent overhaul of disability support work
The Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work said that an overhaul of poorly paid and casualised disability support work is needed to ensure the NDIS's viability and protect participants from substandard care. [ + ]
Project to improve treatments for children's muscle diseases
The National Muscle Disease Bio-databank will advance research into understanding why children develop genetic muscle diseases. [ + ]
Midwifery workforce review to tackle growing industry concerns
The NMBA has partnered with the Burnet Institute and colleagues to conduct a comprehensive review of the midwifery workforce amid concerns that growth is stalling in the profession. [ + ]
Breast cancer: risk of death higher if treatment time frames not followed
An increased risk of death from breast cancer has been found in women if treatment interval guidelines are not followed, according to research published in the Medical Journal of Australia. [ + ]
Study defines 145 genetic disorders that cause childhood dementia
Experts have defined the causes of childhood dementia, identifying genetic disorders from progressive brain damage. [ + ]
