Beyond the call bell: Iterating digital nursing workflows
In acute care, timely communication is critical. Traditional nurse call systems typically depend on corridor lights or central annunciators, which can delay responses and limit nurses’ ability to prioritise patient needs. To address these limitations, our Network introduced and implemented an integrated communication model that delivers nurse call alerts directly to handheld Clinical Communication Devices […]
Cost of leaving domestic and family violence rises 71% in a decade
The cost of leaving a violent relationship has surged by 71% over the past decade, significantly outpacing inflation and creating another barrier for victim-survivors seeking safety. The analysis by Anglicare Sydney, found the average cost of leaving a domestic and family violence situation increased from $4,098 in 2016 to $7,017 in 2026. The figures account […]
No more excuses: ACN and ANMF urge action on violence against healthcare workers amid doubling of assault hospitalisations
New data showing the number of healthcare workers hospitalised after being assaulted at work has more than doubled in a decade confirms years of warnings about worsening safety of healthcare workers, say the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF). National figures released by the Australian Institute of Health […]
Attacks on healthcare in conflict zones continue to escalate
A decade after the world pledged to better protect healthcare in war, the situation is moving in the opposite direction. Across today’s conflicts, attacks on hospitals, ambulances and healthcare workers are increasing in frequency and severity, despite clear protections under international humanitarian law. According to leading authorities, these attacks, are increasingly being used as a […]
Why I’m studying to become a Designated RN Prescriber
As part of Australia’s first wave of registered nurses studying to become designated RN prescribers, Tasmanian mental health nurse Emily Brinckman is already picturing what the expanded scope of practice could mean for patients. Working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Royal Hobart Hospital’s Emergency Department, Emily assesses patients presenting primarily with mental health […]