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.
Paying it forward
08 November, 2018 by Laini BennettJohnson & Johnson Medical Devices ANZ's Managing Director, Susan Martin, on why female managers need to stop placing constraints on themselves.
Bullying doctors a threat to patient safety
07 November, 2018Bullying and unprofessional behaviour in the medical profession not only impact the target, but patient safety, too.
Managing risk around upstream services
05 November, 2018 by Dr David Carter*Healthcare facilities that are serious about safety and risk must incorporate upstream roles into mainstream safety and quality processes.
Unregistered dentist convicted, receives $50K in fines and costs
01 November, 2018A NSW man pretending to be a qualified dentist has received $49,950 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to all charges.
Midwife banned from practising
31 October, 2018A Bacchus Marsh Hospital midwife has been banned from practising. She is one of 38 practitioners at the hospital who have been, or are being, investigated.
Aged-care commissioner announced
25 October, 2018Health sector leader Janet Anderson has been appointed to lead the new and independent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Preventing patient identity errors
23 October, 2018 by Catherine Koetz* | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaCapturing a patient's identity correctly is essential to prevent adverse events. We learn how ACT Health and The Canberra Hospital tackled this issue.
Purpose-built technology is the answer
23 October, 2018 by Greg O’Loan*Financial management for aged-care facilities is complex, further complicated by ongoing legislative changes. Technology can ease the burden.
Biotoxin-related illnesses report presented
22 October, 2018The Australian Parliament's Health, Aged Care and Sport Committee has presented its 'Report on the Inquiry into Biotoxin-related Illnesses in Australia'.
New national guideline for autism diagnosis
19 October, 2018To date, the processes for the clinical assessment and diagnosis of autism have varied considerably across Australia. The new guideline will change that.
Paramedicine to be regulated from 1 Dec
17 October, 2018The title 'paramedic' will be protected under law, and only appropriately registered professionals will be able to use the title.
New blood clot standard designed to prevent deaths
17 October, 2018Thousands of Australians die annually from largely preventable blood clots; a new standard seeks to reduce this risk for patients.
A day in the life... of Dr Benjamin Schmitt
02 October, 2018Dr Schmitt puts his PhD in Physics/Biophysics to good use, developing and implementing novel MRI scanning techniques in clinical routine.
