Disaster strategies for the aged-care sector
20 April, 2020A recent forum held at the Leading Age Services Australia Tri-State Conference provided an opportunity for aged-care stakeholders to share tips on emergency preparation.
Ahpra urges consumers to be safe before cosmetic surgery
26 February, 2020The 'be safe first' campaign advises consumers of the risks associated with cosmetic procedures, particularly those offered by unregistered practitioners.
One solution system for assisted and unassisted showering
25 February, 2020GalvinCare demonstrates its Mental Health Anti-Ligature Safe-Connect Shower System, designed to be safe, aesthetically pleasing and easy to use.
Beware of novelty contact lenses this Halloween
28 October, 2019Experts from Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are warning Halloween party-goers and trick-or-treaters of the risks of novelty contact lenses.
New guide designed to better protect patients' privacy
17 October, 2019Patients' health information could be better protected with the help of a newly issued privacy guide from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
Combating the white coat effect
27 September, 2019 by Gerard Stevens*Communication and system consistency keep patients safe from crashing.
Firesafe technology: a 'design for safety' solution to oxygen fire risks
25 September, 2019Firesafe technology operates automatically if an oxygen tube becomes ignited. Firebreaks stop the flow of oxygen, which extinguishes the fire in the oxygen tube.
95% healthcare workers 'soldier on' when sick
24 June, 2019A Canadian study has found that 95% of healthcare workers keep working after they start experiencing symptoms of infectious diseases, such as influenza.
Gayed report: implications for hospitals
09 April, 2019 by Dr David Carter*For years, gynecologist and obstetrician Dr Emil Gayed, and the health system, failed his patients. We review the case and its implications for hospitals.
Recycling sharps responsibly
11 March, 2019Sharps or needlestick injuries are a risk not only to healthcare workers, but anyone who comes into contact with them.
Third Atlas to drive healthcare improvements
19 December, 2018 by Conjoint Professor Anne Duggan*The third Atlas examines neonatal and paediatric health, thyroid and gastrointestinal investigations and treatments and cardiac tests.
Protecting the vulnerable from climate change
20 November, 2018 by Jennifer Wressell MACN*Vulnerable communities, in particular, could be at risk due to climate change. But there are actions healthcare professionals can take to mitigate this.
Bullying doctors a threat to patient safety
07 November, 2018Bullying and unprofessional behaviour in the medical profession not only impact the target, but patient safety, too.
Midwife banned from practising
31 October, 2018A Bacchus Marsh Hospital midwife has been banned from practising. She is one of 38 practitioners at the hospital who have been, or are being, investigated.
Aged-care commissioner announced
25 October, 2018Health sector leader Janet Anderson has been appointed to lead the new and independent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
