Australia needs triage rules for disaster situations
25 May, 2021An article published in the MJA highlights the lack of protocols or legislation to support triage decision-making if a disaster overwhelms the Australian health system.
The importance of visitor management in hospitals and healthcare facilities
20 May, 2021 by Stephen Darracott, Vice President and Country Manager, Pitney Bowes Japan, Australia and New ZealandHealthcare facilities must invest in visitor management technology to meet the increasing requirements to better manage visitor information for staff and patient safety.
Why data is key to Australia's vaccine rollout
18 May, 2021 by Charlie Farah, Director, Healthcare and Public Sector APAC at QlikWhat are the supply chain issues for getting Australians vaccinated, and what role does data and analytics play?
What's being said about the 2021 federal Budget?
13 May, 2021A look at what the health sector is saying about the 2021 federal Budget.
How are large, corporate GP clinics impacting patient care?
13 May, 2021A shift towards larger general practices may impact future patient care in Australia, according to the authors of a Perspective piece published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
Resilience in healthcare report considers pandemic positives
06 May, 2021The survey of 1013 Australians explored the lessons learnt from the incredible response healthcare workers demonstrated throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
More than half of Australian nurses and doctors feel burned out
05 May, 2021A study examining burnout exposure and the mental health of practitioners and nurses reveals widespread feelings of exhaustion, with bureaucracy cited as a key factor of overload.
Open letter calls for PM to take action on escalating climate health threats
04 May, 2021HESTA Super Fund and the Australian Medical Association have joined more than 55 health and medical groups in signing the letter.
MePACS Duress Alarms
28 April, 2021 | Supplied by: MePacsIn the event of an accident, violence, assault, fire or medical emergency, staff can signal for help with the press of a button.
Health insurer profiting from COVID-19, says APHA
28 April, 2021Health insurer nib is anticipating record profits this financial year, but according to APHA, instead of repaying members' fees as others have done, it is pocketing the extra cash.
Early C-sections put babies at risk
28 April, 2021Babies are being placed at unnecessary risk because their birth by caesarean section is scheduled too early, without a medical reason, according to a major report.
Being a female CEO in 2021
26 April, 2021The CEO of Person Centred Software Australia, Tammy Sherwood, shares her experience of being a leader in the aged-care industry.
New standard released to reduce perineal trauma at birth
21 April, 2021A new national standard of care is set to reduce the risk of women experiencing a serious tear of the perineum during childbirth.
Cultural safety training survey closes soon
19 April, 2021The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is calling on feedback to assist in the development of resources to strengthen cultural safety training and support services.
CleanSpace HALO wins Platinum Respiratory Protection Award
19 April, 2021The Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system has been awarded the Platinum Respiratory Protection Award at the inaugural OH&S Industrial Hygiene Awards.
