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.
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.
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.
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.
Food contamination — managing the incident
02 October, 2018 by Andrew Thomson*Strawberries and other fresh fruit have been deliberately contaminated; does your facility's foodservice have an incident management plan?
No colonoscopy unless the benefits outweigh the risks
14 September, 2018A new national standard for colonoscopies will help millions of Australians, but advises against the complex procedure unless the benefits outweigh the risks.
Leveraging creativity in healthcare advertising
12 September, 2018 by Ryan Wallman*Want your target market to notice your healthcare ad? Try simplicity and humour to get your message across. Dr Ryan Wallman explains how.
