Mater trials electric vehicles
21 February, 2022Mater at Home and Mater Pathology staff are trialling electric vehicles as a part of a research program being run in partnership with Origin Energy and ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency).
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.
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.
Urgent need to improve healthcare waste management practices: report
02 February, 2022Tens of thousands of tonnes of extra medical waste from the response to the pandemic has put tremendous strain on healthcare waste management systems around the world.
In conversation: Christine Gee
01 February, 20222021 ACHS Gold Medal winner Christine Gee shares her journey from an Internal Reliever to a CEO.
The Role of HEPA Filters in Floor Care Equipment
01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Tennant Australia Pty LtdIt's safe to say that Covid-19 brought indoor air quality to the top of every facility manager's priority list.
Streamline quality improvement during Covid-19
01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Wolters Kluwer Health Australia Pty LtdTraditionally, hospital teams have performed quality improvement efforts with very little time and energy left from their actual jobs. Unfortunately, the pandemic has furthered those stresses on everyone.
Medications go missing from Melbourne hospitals
31 January, 2022Almost one-fifth of medications supplied to medical and surgical wards and emergency departments (EDs) in public hospitals in Melbourne were not administered to patients.
Medical billing mistakes due to systemic issues: study
27 January, 2022Non-compliant medical billing in Australia is primarily due to systemic issues, not deliberate abuse by doctors, according to a new study.
Health heroes recognised in Australia Day honours
27 January, 2022Health leaders, doctors, paramedics, volunteers and COVID-19 responders are among the 1040 Australians recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours List.
Unqualified medical intern convicted
27 January, 2022A Sydney woman who worked as a medical intern at a Sydney hospital despite not being qualified or registered to practise has been convicted, following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
Animation in healthcare
25 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Laundry Lane Productions"Animation can distil complex health concepts or messages into digestible and memorable content — making it the perfect communication tool in today's health industry."
[SC] Demystifying Portable Air Purifiers in Healthcare
21 January, 2022 by Kate Smith, Head of Clinical Solutions, Training and Support – GAMA Healthcare (RN/RM, CRNI, GCertNurs, Cert IV TAE) | Supplied by: GAMA HealthcareAir purifiers (air scrubbers or portable HEPA filters) have attracted significant attention with hospitals, aged care facilities, office-based practices such as GPs and schools — all purchasing units to reduce transmission of harmful pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2.
Finalists announced for HESTA Impact Awards
18 January, 2022An app to combat communication challenges with older people due to COVID-19 mask wearing, a program to support bereaved children and work to reduce social isolation, poverty and ill health for young mothers are on the 2022 HESTA Impact Awards shortlist.
Support at home program consultation to begin soon
10 January, 2022The government will soon begin consultation on critical design elements for the new Support at Home Program.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
