It looks like a refresh of the national e-health strategy will come soon – we sure need it
11 November, 2013 by ahhbOver the last few months I have been hearing that a range of stakeholders have and are being consulted as to their views on what will be the best way forward for e-Health in Australia, recognising that we need e-Health to work well as a part of the larger strategic health reform response to addressing the rising cost of healthcare in the context of the ageing society.
Outstanding Achievement Recognised by Medical Technology Industry
08 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithJamie Stanistreet, Managing Director of Medtronic Australasia, has been awarded the inaugural medical technology industry Outstanding Achievement Award.
Ethics and patient feedback
07 November, 2013 by ahhbWhen it comes to gathering reliable patient feedback, there needs to be careful consideration on the method of collecting information, writes Professor Colin Thomson.
Meningococcal Tops Disease Concerns for Australian GPs and Parents
29 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithA new survey reveals Australian GPs and parents have a high level of concern about meningococcal disease and many mistakenly believe they have full protection against this potentially deadly disease.1,2
Developing and implementing standard 7 blood and blood products
28 October, 2013 by ahhbThe National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards are part on an ongoing series in AHHB. General Manager of the National Blood Authority, Leigh McJames explains how Standard 7 – Blood and Blood Products is leading improvements in the blood sector.
Inaugural Survey of People who have been Referred to a Psychologist - University of Sydney
24 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe first survey of people who have been referred to a psychologist by their general practitioner is being undertaken by the University of Sydney.
Cutting Edge Dementia Facility Opens its Doors in Melbourne
24 October, 2013 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_5327" align="alignright" width="200"] Alzheimer's Australia Vic new cutting edge facility in Parkville simulates what it's like to live with dementia[/caption]
Extra Storey at New Perth Children's Hospital Scrapped
24 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Medical Association has criticised the WA State Government's decision to rule out adding a new storey to the new Perth Children's Hospital.
Self-regulating health professionals get proactive about standards of practice
24 October, 2013 by ahhbConcerns about practitioner regulation for professions outside of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme are being discussed throughout Australia, writes executive officer of Allied Health Professions Australia, Lin Oke. The aim is to produce an evidence-based framework of minimum standards of practice.
University of Western Australia Secures Approval For its First Drug
23 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithA technology project originally developed by researchers at The University of Western Australia has secured approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration for its first drug.
Call for Triple-0 Mobile Location Tracking
22 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe National Heart Foundation of Australia is supporting the renewed call to demand that telecommunications providers enable mobile location tracking, believing the measure will save lives.
Brain Mapping Study Leads to Earlier Diagnosis of Brain Impairment
22 October, 2013 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_5275" align="alignright" width="200"] Professor Colditz[/caption]
Emergency Department Waiting Times Fall
22 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithAlmost three-quarters of emergency department patients were 'seen on time' for their urgency (triage) category, according to the report Australian hospital statistics 2012-13: emergency department care. The report, released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), shows the number of emergency department visits that were 'seen on time'-meaning treatment was received from a medical officer or nurse within an appropriate time for the urgency category-rose from 70% to 73% between 2008-09 and 2012-13.
National safety and quality health service standards
21 October, 2013 by ahhbBlood and Blood Products; Preventing and Managing Pressure Injuries; Recognising and Responding to Clinical Deterioration in Acute Health Care
