Towards equity in healthcare outcomes
28 October, 2021 by David Dembo* | Supplied by: Health CatalystInequities pervade the modern world, despite our technological advances and a growing awareness of the importance of human rights.
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).
Health sector urged to lead climate action
19 October, 2021Australia needs to frame climate change as a health issue, first and foremost, according to Aussie researchers.
Unifying clinical comms to support patient and staff safety
15 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Vocera CommunicationsNiagara Health used the Vocera Platform to provide physicians, nurses, and other staff members with a standard means to communicate that could also allow them to seek assistance, and conserve PPE while minimising the spread of infectious disease.
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.
New standards for primary, community health care
12 October, 2021The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has launched the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards.
How prepared are you for the current challenges in the workplace?
07 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Surgical SpecialtiesDemonstrating a clean and infection-free environment has never been more critical. Manual cleaning can miss up to 50% of all surfaces, so how do you validate that both they and the circulating air are in fact germ-free?
New Chair for the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership
07 October, 2021Migration Council Australia (MCA) has appointed Dr Vijay Roach as Chair of the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership (the Partnership).
New monograph to guide safe treatment of serious COVID-19 symptoms
07 October, 2021The SHPA has brought forward the release of streamlined information on the safe administration of baricitinib for people with severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Increasing patient hand hygiene by 45.7%
06 October, 2021 by Kate Smith, Head of Clinical Solutions, Training and Support – GAMA Healthcare (RN/RM, CRNI, GCertNurs, Cert IV TAE) | Supplied by: GAMA HealthcareHand hygiene is well recognised as one of the most effective initiatives to protect patients from healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
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.
Camfil AirCair Services for Healthcare
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdCamfil Australia's site service team can provide hospitals and healthcare facilities with obligation-free air filtration audits to help them meet relevant industry standards and identify potential operational cost savings.
UDI — Opportunities for health providers as a result of proposed regulatory changes
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaAustralian healthcare is underpinned by a wide variety of standards.
Con-Serv Hideaway Mounting System
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Con-ServCon-Serv's Hideaway Mounting System allows accessible fittings such as grab rails to be installed, removed and re-installed as required.
MTA chillers
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: MTA DivisionMTA cooling systems are suitable for application in modern medical facilities, specialising in imaging and oncology technologies.
