Construction commences at new Shellharbour Hospital
09 October, 2024The hospital is BESIX Watpac's ninth project with Health Infrastructure NSW, with construction expected to complete in 2027.
National Rural Health Alliance appoints new Chair
04 October, 2024The new chairperson and board members will guide the organisation towards improved healthcare outcomes for rural communities.
AADPA releases prescribing guidelines for ADHD
02 October, 2024The guide hopes to serve as a first step towards national prescribing standards for ADHD medications, and to improve the quality and consistency of care.
19-member collaboration to prepare health system for climate change
02 October, 2024In a joint statement, 19 major organisations have announced they will work together to deliver a framework for action on climate and health.
Tapping into the leadership DNA to transform patient care
01 October, 2024 by Amy SarcevicAnna McFagden, Chief Executive of St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, was in her early twenties when she knew she was destined for healthcare leadership.
Ambu single-use medical devices
01 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Ambu Australia Pty. LtdWith its Danish heritage dating back to 1937, Ambu's medical devices exhibit Scandinavian progressiveness and the company has made significant contributions to sustainable single-use medical devices.
Program to set national standards to reduce radiotherapy accidents
25 September, 2024Swinburne University of Technology, CSIRO and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency have partnered to develop this new set of primary standards.
PBS-like framework for health prevention programs?
24 September, 2024A new study provides insights into the allocation of federal government spending on public health initiatives.
St John Ambulance ACT appoints new CEO
18 September, 2024St John Ambulance ACT has appointed Martin Fisk as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Digital tools to improve ADR reporting, medication safety
17 September, 2024Around 75% of Australians have experienced a bad reaction to a medication, but fewer than half have reported it to health authorities.
Clinicians, hospital leaders join SA Health LHN boards
10 September, 2024Clinicians and hospital leaders are among the three new board chairs who have been appointed to South Australia's Local Health Networks (LHNs).
Royal Adelaide Hospital to provide rapid EV charging
09 September, 2024The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) is set to provide rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities for patients, visitors and staff.
LiveLife Personal Mobile Alarm
01 September, 2024 | Supplied by: LiveLife AlarmsThe LiveLife Alarm is an SOS pendant with automatic fall detection technology.
New framework for clinical quality registries released
28 August, 2024The ACSQHC has released a revised framework to support and encourage the use of data to inform clinical practice and policy.
HL7 Australia appoints David Rowlands as new chair
27 August, 2024David Rowlands replaces Dr Isobel Frean, who will be continuing on the board as a non-executive director.
