Liverpool Hospital trials smart gloves to train surgeons
24 March, 2022Liverpool Hospital is trialling smart gloves that are said to provide surgical trainees with instant and accurate feedback.
Medical equality undermined by mistaken doctors: study
23 March, 2022Male doctors who overestimate female representation in the medical profession are also less likely to support gender-equality initiatives, reveals new research.
Nursing advocate, SA Health boss receive leadership awards
04 March, 2022The CEO of Australian College of Nursing, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward, and the Chief Public Health Officer of SA Health, Professor Nicola Spurrier PSM, have won at the 2022 WLA awards.
New guide urges stronger protection for healthcare workers
25 February, 2022A new WHO/ILO guide is encouraging countries to strengthen the protection of health workers by improving the management of occupational health.
New campaign to boost GP workforce
08 February, 2022The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched a new campaign — Become a GP — to boost the general practice workforce.
PPE in conjunction with HEPA filters offers best protection: study
08 February, 2022Full PPE, involving a fit-tested N95 mask, in conjunction with a HEPA filtration system offers health workers in a hospital setting the best protection against virus aerosol exposure, according to a new study.
Modern slavery in health services: a risk management guide
16 November, 2021The Australian Human Rights Commission and KPMG Australia have launched a guide to help the health sector respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
Eating well on the night shift
12 November, 2021The UniSA and Monash University study has over 200 enrolled participants and is currently on a final round of recruitment.
Hudson CEO appointed to NHMRC Council
27 October, 2021Hudson Institute of Medical Research Director and CEO Professor Elizabeth Hartland has been appointed to the Council of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
RACGP appoints new CEO
12 October, 2021The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has appointed Paul Wappett as its new CEO, starting Monday, 8 November.
Vic hospital fined $60,000 for bullying
06 October, 2021A private Werribee hospital has been convicted and fined $60,000 after a worker was subjected to 18 months of bullying.
SHPA joins calls for mandatory vaccination of hospital workers
17 September, 2021The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has joined calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for all hospital workers.
Frontline workers: PPE scarcity and virus exposure impact willingness to work
15 September, 2021A survey of 600 frontline healthcare staff has found that scarcity of PPE and exposure to the COVID-19 virus were impacting willingness to work.
New NPS MedicineWise CEO announced
06 September, 2021NPS MedicineWise has appointed Katherine Burchfield as Chief Executive Officer, starting 18 October 2021.
PPE: coaching app to protect workers from breaches
03 September, 2021A new app coaches healthcare workers through safe fitting and removal of personal protective equipment (PPE).
