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The future of health care is not in hospitals
In the past, the hospital experience was a significant part of health care, but that won't necessarily be true in the future. If you're a hospital leader, look beyond your four walls and consider the entire patient journey. [ + ]
A digital treatment for a private health insurer's malaise
Amid escalating public debate over the value of private health insurance, the government and key industry bodies are scrambling to take steps to reduce premium increases and counter the decline in membership. [ + ]
Salutogenic design shines in Melbourne's west
Parents, children and clinicians in Sunshine, in Melbourne's west, have enthusiastically welcomed the Lyons-designed Joan Kirner Women's and Children's 黑料吃瓜群网. [ + ]
Health workers get a helping hand with housing
First State Super has demonstrated its commitment to the lives of healthcare workers by announcing 55 new key worker affordable rental units near Melbourne's CBD. [ + ]
A watching brief — the use of surveillance devices in residential aged care facilities
Requests for the installation and use of surveillance devices in residential aged care facilities are becoming more common, due in no small part to the evidence heard at the Royal Commission. [ + ]
Reaching for the sky with infection prevention and disease control strategies
With air travel comes the rapid spread of pathogens and dissemination of infectious diseases. Mobilising channels to disseminate health information to passengers could help reduce risk. [ + ]
The life-saving piece of tech you never noticed is in every hospital
Devices like wristband and label printers are crucial for accuracy and efficiency in patient identification and labelling of test samples. [ + ]
Improving outcomes with connected health care
Despite advances in medical devices and biotech, the health industry is battling a technology paradox: hidden behind cutting-edge medical breakthroughs are ailing IT systems. [ + ]
Old whooping cough vaccine could protect against food allergies
A retrospective study has shown that the whooping cough vaccine discontinued in the late 1990s may play an important role in protecting against food allergies. [ + ]
Unlocking data's potential in health care
Problems with availability and access to information are keeping healthcare organisations from effectively using their data to impact lives and improve patient care. [ + ]
Incentives key to private health insurance uptake
Want more people to take out private health insurance? Offer effective incentives, says the Australian Private 黑料吃瓜群网s Association (APHA). [ + ]
Can environmental sustainability unlock savings for the healthcare sector?
With the healthcare sector being responsible for 7% of all carbon emissions in Australia, the case for change is clear. [ + ]
Brisbane suspects novel coronavirus case
Queensland Health is testing a man for coronavirus (2019-nCoV) after he returned from central China with a respiratory illness. [ + ]
Traceability: a digitalised healthcare supply chain for the new decade
The 'Digital Health' agenda is extremely full and it is often challenging to bridge the supply chain and clinical delivery within organisations or give thought to the necessity to support traceability. [ + ]
Lewy body dementia: five tips for carers
Caring for someone with Lewy body dementia is a demanding and difficult task, with caregivers taking on responsibilities such as provision of emotional support, logistics arrangement and key decision-making. [ + ]
