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.
Metformin shortage worsens
08 September, 2016 by Corin KellyThe TGA has announced that all extended release Metformin products are now classified as having limited availability.
Wireless ultrasound pairs with smartphone
08 September, 2016 by Corin KellyAn ultrasound system that鈥檚 no bigger than the transducer itself, weighs only 360 grams, has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and WiFi connectivity has been developed by Healcerion in South Korea. The SONON 300C uses a paired tablet or smartphone as the display, wirelessly transmitting the data to the smart device from where images can be analysed and shared with others.
Can earplugs cause side effects?
08 September, 2016 by Corin Kelly鈥淣ever put anything smaller than your elbow into your ear鈥� is something we鈥檝e been wisely cautioned against at some stage or another. But more of us are ignoring this advice, according to Dominic Peter Power, from the聽University of Melbourne.
International overdose day
31 August, 2016 by Corin KellyInternational Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)聽is a global event held on August 31st each year and aims to raise awareness of聽overdose and reduce聽the stigma of聽a drug-related death. It also聽acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering聽those who have met with death or permanent injury as a result of聽drug overdose.
Do you have the #MissingType?
31 August, 2016 by Corin KellyThe letters A, B and O are disappearing from signs, landmarks and company logos as part of the #MissingType campaign by the Australian Red Cross blood service. #MissingType, a global initiative to encourage people to donate blood, is being supported by well known Australian brands - including Qantas, Coles, NAB, the Sydney Opera House, the TV show Neighbours and Lifesaving New South Wales.
Telehealth in transition - The importance of telehealth cannot be overstated
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Over the counter lasers can damage retinas
22 August, 2016 by Corin KellyLaser pointers bought legally for less than $30 are a threat to eyesight 鈥� with one pointer found to be 127 times over the legal limit.
