Meal delivery Systems that adapt to the changing dynamic in Health and Aged Care.
21 September, 2016 by AHHBMoffat reputation in the Healthcare market has been well earned. The Company鈥檚 success in this market sector has come about due to the focus this market receives. Moffat has a healthcare division made up of a dedicated team of people experienced in the logistic challenges and day to day operations within this sector. Their brief is to supply what the customer needs and wants and to support that customer after the sale and beyond.
Hakuna Matata Frittata 鈥 it means no worries for hospitals
21 September, 2016 by AHHBFlinders Private 黑料吃瓜群网 Adelaide and Healthscope Campbelltown Private 黑料吃瓜群网 are among a host of Australian hospitals enjoying cracking success in the kitchen with reduced contamination risks, as well as reduced overhead costs in preparation and cooking time.
Funding boost for bush nurses and doctors
20 September, 2016 by Corin KellyHealth and medical students in Whyalla and parts of rural and regional areas of South Australia will receive greater opportunities to undertake their training, as a part of an Coalition Government initiative.
Friendly Vs. Functional
19 September, 2016 by AHHBAaron Fertjowski and Shawn Godwin of Base Craft Medical, share their views on why hospital design and build has never been more challenging.
GEDI Nurses - front line geriatric care
19 September, 2016 by AHHBDr Elizabeth Marsden, Consultant Physician, Nambour Emergency Department (ED), saw a need for a new model to better support older people and residential aged care residents presenting to ED and the health professionals managing their care.
Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer 鈥 the role of the speech pathologist
19 September, 2016 by AHHBProfessor Liz Ward has been a leading clinician and researcher in dysphagia management and head and neck cancer (HNC) care for over two decades. Professor Ward joins us to discuss the role of the speech pathologist in managing dysphagia in individuals with HNC.
10 essential first aid items for medicos
15 September, 2016 by Corin KellyYou may think of first aid kits as being purely for the layperson. But nobody is immune to the possibility of unforeseen medical emergencies and for healthcare workers, a workplace first aid kit should always be available and kept up to date.
Major norovirus epidemic wreaking havoc
14 September, 2016 by Corin KellyUNSW scientists have identified three new strains of highly contagious norovirus that are responsible for a major new epidemic of viral gastroenteritis that has affected hundreds of thousands of Australians over winter.
Trachoma still blinding aboriginal children
14 September, 2016 by Corin KellyThis article is the first in our three-part series on the blinding, deafening and sometimes deadly conditions in Indigenous Australian children that have little to no impact on their non-Indigenous counterparts. The next two articles will look at rheumatic heart fever and disease; and otitis media. The articles are written by Hugh Taylor, University of Melbourne; Emma Stanford, University of Melbourne, and Fiona Lange, University of Melbourne
New clinical care standard for hip fracture
13 September, 2016 by Corin KellyThe Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care in collaboration with the Health Quality & Safety Commission New Zealand has released the Hip Fracture Care Clinical Care Standard and accompanying resources. The resources provide guidance to consumers, clinicians and health services on delivering appropriate care to people with a hip fracture.
Can health care be harm free?
13 September, 2016 by Corin KellyThe theme of聽the 2016 Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) Conference this year is聽鈥淗arm Free Health Care鈥. Clinical governance is core to the practice of the speciality of medical administration and the key feature of clinical governance is patient safety. The challenge for all of us is whether聽Harm Free Health Care聽can be provided to patients. In itself, posing this question is controversial. This conference is designed to challenge us, and debate whether health care can be聽Harm Free聽and what practical approaches can be considered.
The Future of Healthcare 鈥 Why technology is key to improving patient outcomes
09 September, 2016 by Ryan MccannThe Internet of Things (IoT) has radical importance for the future of medical technology.
Textiles play a key role in healthcare design
09 September, 2016 by Ryan MccannA well-designed therapeutic environment contributes greatly to how patients and families perceive their quality of care and overall experience.