Deep dive into aged care digital transformation
A recent webinar took a deep dive into how the aged care sector is faring in digital transformation – the challenges and enablers, including investment, digital maturity and capabilities, cybersecurity and workforce. Here are some insights from four leading experts. Hosted by Australian Ageing Agenda, the 90-minute webinar covered much ground, including the Aged Care […]
Continuous IV antibiotic infusion more effective at combatting adult sepsis
Changing the way commonly used antibiotics are given to adult patients with sepsis will save thousands of lives a year globally, according to research by the University of Queensland and The George Institute for Global Health A clinical trial and systematic review have shown that intravenously administering commonly used β-lactam antibiotics via continuous infusion – […]
New clinical care standard for heavy menstrual bleeding
Assistant Federal Health Minister Ged Kearney has urged women with heavy menstrual periods to seek help with a new menstrual bleeding clinical care standard released to support greater treatment options for women. “Heavy periods can seriously impact a woman’s quality of life. I know, I have had very personal experience of this, along with one […]
Evaluating virtual support services as a patient safety net in regional and rural hospitals
A new virtual support model of care introduced as a clinical deterioration safety net in rural and remote hospitals is to be evaluated for its impact on patient outcomes. The Western NSW Local Health District’s (WNSWLHD) vCare Virtual Support model of care was introduced in 2019, an additional function within its existing vCare service. It […]
Is your health service male friendly? Men’s Health Week 2024
How well does your health service engage men? Take a short questionnaire to audit how male-friendly your service is, for Men’s Health Week 2024. International Men’s Health Week runs from 10-16 June and is an opportunity to highlight the importance of men’s health, and to promote the health of men and boys. Men’s Health Week […]
New eLearning module on high risk medicines
Do you work with high risk medicines? An updated eLearning module on the safe use of high risk medications is now available to health professionals. Anyone can access the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care resource which is free for nurses working in the public sector in most states and territories (all […]
Supporting novice perioperative nurses
A Queensland perioperative nurse and academic is exploring current transition to practice programs to assess the experience of nurses entering perioperative care roles for the first time. A perioperative nurse of five years in Bundaberg, Nick Nijkamp is currently conducting the research which seeks to identify how healthcare facilities can better support and educate nursing […]
Now more than ever: Time for reconciliation
National Reconciliation Week, from 27 May-3 June, is a time for all Australians to reflect on what their contribution to reconciliation in Australia might look like.
Heart Health Yarning Tool: new resource for shared decision making
A new shared decision-making tool is now available to help health professionals discuss cardiovascular risk with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally safe and meaningful way. The Heart Health Yarning Tool is designed to help health professionals and consumers make informed choices once cardiovascular risk has been assessed using the new Australian […]
Nurse-led vascular access team
A unique Queensland first, nurse-led vascular access team is reducing catheter-associated complications and improving the patient experience. Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service’s vascular access surveillance and education (VASE) service sees specially trained nurses insert peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), guided by ultrasound. “Years ago, this was traditionally a procedure that was done by medical […]