How to navigate complex ethical dilemmas
17 June, 2019 by Vanessa Pigrum*When our care system is in crisis, how do hospitals decide how to distribute scarce resources? We address the ethical dilemmas.
Hospital violence: we can reduce it
19 November, 2018 by Laini BennettDr Michael Wong survived a vicious knife attack in the foyer of the hospital where he worked. He believes much can be done to improve hospital security.
Preparing for a death
12 November, 2018Inevitably, healthcare workers will be faced with the imminent death of a patient. Author and nurse Sallie Tisdale provides advice on how to manage.
Nurses: put your health 1st
31 August, 2018A new Australian College of Nurses program encourages nurses to remember to look after their own health and wellbeing.
Anti-racism training required for nurses
23 August, 2018A new study has found that nurses, in particular child health nurses, would benefit from anti-discriminatory education and training.
Public hospital admissions growing faster than private
30 May, 2018Admissions to Australian public hospitals are growing at a faster rate than private hospitals, according to a new study.
A Day in the Life: Hardik Jani, a Spotless Work Health & Safety Advisor
07 May, 2018Jani is based on-site at Bendigo Hospital, Victoria. He plays a key role in driving a safe culture by engaging, advising and mentoring the facility management team to mitigate risks and maintain safety management systems.
Health, aged care workers taking on too much work
30 November, 2017The situation is likely to worsen as the population ages.
Violence against medical staff escalating
14 September, 2017Violence against nurses and midwives is on the rise, according to research carried out by CQUniversity.
Job ads for healthcare and medical industry rising
24 July, 2017The nursing sector in particular is seeing increased numbers of ads year on year.
AMA develops online fatigue-assessment tool
21 February, 2017Fatigue and its implications are a profession-wide concern that can put at risk the health and safety of both patients and doctors.
