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.
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?
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.
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.
Doctors, not Dr Google, are the answer
10 September, 2018 by Dr Preeya Alexander AKA The Wholesome Doctor*Doctors may not have all the answers, but they can do a better job than Google at diagnosing a headache.
Dare to be yourself
06 September, 2018 by Laini Bennett | Supplied by: Australian College of NursingAs a young mother and sole breadwinner, ACN CEO Kylie Ward was motivated by both need and ambition to pursue a career in nursing management.
Aged-care reform driving cultural change
03 September, 2018 by Sean Rooney*The aged-care reforms underway will facilitate cultural change at both the federal government and provider level, driving accountability and improvement.
Nurses: put your health 1st
31 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Australian College of NursingA new Australian College of Nurses program encourages nurses to remember to look after their own health and wellbeing.
