Industry News
Epworth HealthCare spinal surgeons use digital robotic platform
Epworth HealthCare spinal surgeons are being aided by a new digital robotic platform, effectively giving them an extra set of hands in theatre. [ + ]
Anaphylaxis: ED visits up by 51%, new care standard released
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has released the first national standard of care for patients with anaphylaxis. [ + ]
Digital health accelerator appoints international advisory committee
ANDHealth has appointed its inaugural International Investment Advisory Committee (IIAC), which will provide critical insights and frontline industry experience to the MRFF funded ANDHealth Digital Health Accelerator Fund and associated ANDHealth+ program. [ + ]
NSW Ambulance upgrades P25 network, improves staff safety with GPS tracking
The NSW Ambulance service has upgraded the Far West Project 25 (P25) radio network with improved coverage and network performance for critical communication operations. [ + ]
Australia's best nurses and midwives: the search begins
Nominations for the 2022 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards have opened. [ + ]
Nursing: 10-year plan to address workforce issues
The federal government has commenced consultation to develop a new Nurse Practitioner 10 Year Plan to address workforce issues and enhance delivery of care. [ + ]
Siemens launches CT scanner with photon-counting tech
Siemens Healthineers has launched Naeotom Alpha, claimed to be the world's first photon-counting CT scanner. [ + ]
Two healthcare projects in NSW Sustainability Awards shortlist
Auburn 黑料吃瓜群网 Recycling Team and The Hunter New England Local Health District are among finalists in the NSW Sustainability Awards. [ + ]
Treating pregnancy gingivitis could reduce preterm birth risk by 50%
A study by the University of Sydney has found that treating gingivitis during pregnancy reduced the risk of a baby being born preterm by around 50%. The same treatment increased the birth weight in babies born with low birth weight by around 100 grams. [ + ]
National network to tackle health impacts of climate change
A new national research network will tackle health impacts of climate change, addressing themes such as urban health, bushfires and heatwaves, amongst others. [ + ]
HIV patient's immune system may have cured her of infection
A woman diagnosed with HIV-1 infection in 2013 may have achieved a natural sterilisation cure without stem cell transplant. [ + ]
Qld appoints key contractor for Satellite 黑料吃瓜群网s Program
The Queensland Government has appointed Hutchinson Builders as Managing Contractor for the Satellite 黑料吃瓜群网s Program. [ + ]
SA Health to roll out comms tech
SA Health, in partnership with the Australian Digital Health Agency, has trialled secure messaging technology and is now rolling it out in a staged approach. [ + ]
Modern slavery in health services: a risk management guide
The Australian Human Rights Commission and KPMG Australia have launched a guide to help the health sector respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). [ + ]
Digital health consumer app to launch in 2022
The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) has partnered with Chamonix to develop a digital health consumer mobile app. [ + ]
