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The digital Swiss Army knife of the hospital ward
The Connected Health platform puts a plethora of resources into a nurse or doctor's pocket via a Spectralink Versity clinical smartphone device. [ + ]
Amplifying the signal for new patient services
Digital technologies to manage patients' health present an opportunity to advance the adoption of digital patient services. [ + ]
Unlocking the potential of IoT in health care to save lives
With such a complex set of demands and potential solutions, just how can decision-makers unlock the potential of the IoT to improve patient care? [ + ]
Measuring damage to equipment from cleaning and disinfection products
When choosing a cleaning or disinfection product for a healthcare facility, one of the factors taken into consideration is the compatibility of the product with the equipment or surface. [ + ]
Reducing the financial and environmental costs of PPE
The cost and sustainability challenge of healthcare PPE can be addressed by bringing new technologies together. [ + ]
The epidemic of burnout in the health and social sectors
The sustained physical, emotional and psychological demands of our work are literally destroying lives. [ + ]
Enhancing the virtual patient experience: 10 etiquette tips
Doctors and healthcare providers must compensate for the impersonal nature of telehealth with proper virtual consultation etiquette. [ + ]
How tapping into telehealth has extended our reach of services
Physiotherapist Marion Adeney-Steel has found that video telehealth outcomes can be just as good as, if not better than, face-to-face sessions. [ + ]
Can artificial intelligence help reduce the rate of bowel cancer?
It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. Computers scrubbing in on medical procedures? But the future is, in fact, now. [ + ]
The role of communication in Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Strategic and effective communication will play a critical role in ensuring effective, equitable vaccine dissemination. [ + ]
Australian Cancer Atlas update highlights geographical disparities
The update means the resource now includes latest national data on how cancer diagnosis and excess death rates vary by geographical area across Australia. [ + ]
Good governance for food safety management
It's time for the health- and aged-care sectors to move beyond meeting minimum compliance requirements and strive for business excellence in food safety management systems. [ + ]
Microbial enzyme in gut may impact drug response
Understanding a person's potential to produce microbial beta-glucuronidase in their gut may be key in understanding individual drug responses. [ + ]
Designing a medical centre to attract the right tenants and end users
When it comes to choosing the right architectural solutions for healthcare buildings, flexibility and efficiency are key. [ + ]
Can intelligent automation reduce errors in the healthcare sector?
By automating processes and streamlining clinical pathways, intelligent automation can empower the healthcare industry to provide better patient care. [ + ]