Health reform report welcomed but calls for focus on primary care
11 December, 2023The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) welcomed the recommendations in the recently released National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA) Mid-term Review Final Report.
Acting now on hip fractures will pay off later
10 October, 2023Carolyn Hullick, Emergency Physician and Chief Medical Officer at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, explains what needs to change to improve patient outcomes after a hip fracture injury.
Report calls for urgent overhaul of disability support work
22 September, 2023The 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.
What do hospitals and construction sites have in common?
22 August, 2023Research into levels of sound in the emergency department at a major metropolitan public hospital over a 24-hour period has shown concerning findings.
New international guidelines for cystic fibrosis
16 August, 2023The ECFS has developed recommendations and instructions for healthcare professionals carrying out exercise tests on individuals with cystic fibrosis.
Updated telehealth guidelines focus on real-time consults
02 June, 2023After consulting the community and profession, the Medical Board of Australia has issued revised telehealth guidelines that will take effect on 1 September 2023.
Australian childhood obesity expected to double by 2035
08 March, 2023Over half of the global population will have a high body mass index by 2035 and one in four people will be living with obesity, according to a new report.
WHO releases case definition for 'long-COVID' in children
17 February, 2023A new, specific definition for 'long COVID' or post COVID-19 condition in children and adolescents has been released by the World Health Organization.
New standards to help deliver safer mental health care
23 November, 2022The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released new standards to provide a framework for delivering safer mental health care.
WHO launches strategy for rapid response to health crises
11 October, 2022More than 500 participants from the Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Network across WHO's six regions came together for the recent 5th EMT Global Meeting.
NSW Health launches strategy to target obesity rates
07 September, 2022With an aim to boost the health of children and adults across the state over the next decade, NSW Health has launched a new healthy eating and active living strategy.
Surface Cleaning and Disinfection — What to use?
06 July, 2022A clean healthcare environment is an important part of an infection prevention and control (IPC) programme.
New monograph to guide safe treatment of serious COVID-19 symptoms
07 October, 2021The SHPA has brought forward the release of streamlined information on the safe administration of baricitinib for people with severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Pandemic response should prioritise advance care planning, says report
13 August, 2020A report released by Advance Care Planning Australia says that advance care planning conversations should be happening now.
Revised guidelines up for discussion
19 September, 2019The National Boards for the 16 regulated health professions and the AHPRA are carrying out public consultations asking for people to have their say on revised policy guidance.
