Industry News
SHPA joins calls for mandatory vaccination of hospital workers
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has joined calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for all hospital workers. [ + ]
Coating spray uses 'nanoworms' to kill COVID-19
An antiviral surface coating technology developed at The University of Queensland could provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 and the flu. [ + ]
Pancreatic cancer: new service trial to support carers
PanKind and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have teamed up to trial a new service to support carers through the devastating impact of pancreatic cancer. [ + ]
Frontline workers: PPE scarcity and virus exposure impact willingness to work
A survey of 600 frontline healthcare staff has found that scarcity of PPE and exposure to the COVID-19 virus were impacting willingness to work. [ + ]
Mater invites Queenslanders with disabilities to help shape health care
Mater Research is inviting people with intellectual disabilities and autism as well as their carers to participate in a program aimed at improving the way healthcare services are delivered. [ + ]
$19.75m funding for digital health
Digital health commercialisation organisation ANDHealth has opened applications for its flagship program, ANDHealth+, after receiving a $19.75m funding injection. [ + ]
New blood test could detect Alzheimer's long before symptoms
A low-cost blood test could diagnose Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before the onset of symptoms, according to new research by Macquarie University. [ + ]
Doctor Care Anywhere acquires Tas telehealth company GP2U
Doctor Care Anywhere Group has entered the Australian telehealth market with the acquisition of Tasmanian-based GP2U Telehealth. [ + ]
New medicines agreements a boost for supply, sustainability: SHPA
The SHPA has welcomed the medicines agreements as vital to protecting patients against shortages and ensuring medicines are accessible, available and cost-efficient. [ + ]
4-in-1 blood pressure pill more effective than monotherapy: study
The first large-scale, long-term trial of a new strategy using combinations of very low doses in one capsule has demonstrated significantly improved control of high blood pressure. [ + ]
Tech and the future of ICUs
Cordless sensors, artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology are the future of hospital intensive care units. [ + ]
SA hospitals: digital analytics tool to improve staff planning, patient outcomes
A new Digital Health CRC (DHCRC) project aims to enhance workforce planning and improve patient outcomes at South Australia's major public hospitals. [ + ]
New NPS MedicineWise CEO announced
NPS MedicineWise has appointed Katherine Burchfield as Chief Executive Officer, starting 18 October 2021. [ + ]
Nursing professionals recognised at virtual awards
Caring for You, a nurse owned and operated agency, recognised the exceptional care, warmth and compassion displayed by its staff and nursing community at the Inaugural Caring for You Core Values Awards. [ + ]
Audit says Vic doesn't have an effective statewide incident management system
Victoria has made some progress in improving its clinical governance, but still doesn't have a fully functioning statewide incident management system. [ + ]
