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Healthcare
RMH is using real time information for better patient flow
Tobi Wilson is the Chief Operating Officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In the lead-up to the Hospital Bed Management & Patient Flow conference he spoke to us about improving patient flow through real time information, the importance of finding the right system and putting in place appropriate accountability structures. IIR Healthcare: In the past,…
12 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Safety lessons from the front-line: Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG
Decisiveness in protecting the safety of others has been a theme highlighted by many guest speakers at RISSB's annual rail safety conference over the past years. This year, we're greatly honoured to have Ben Roberts-Smith, the Commonwealth’s most decorated serving soldier of his generation and an inspiring personification of courage under fire provide the special guest…
11 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-Up: Kate Richardson
Kate Richardson is a Pharmacist for eMedicines Management at St Vincents Hospital (SVH) Sydney Kate is specialising in navigating the e-health maze to find solutions to ensure medicines and medication information is appropriately, pragmatically and safely managed. She has been involved in the implementation of pharmacy dispensing/inventory systems, smart IV infusion pumps with dose-error reduction software and…
11 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Forensic nursing: Finding work-life balance
USA and Canada are the only two countries that have officially recognized forensic nursing as a specialty. Sheila Early, President at the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)* took the time to speak to us about the evolving role of the forensic nurse, challenges in gaining proper international recognition for the specialised profession and managing the…
11 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Bringing your mates home safely: Pacific National introduces new generation of safety messages
Comcare’s Health & Safety Representative (HSR) of the Year for 2013 was awarded to Nathan East, a HSR with one of Australia’s largest rail freight businesses, Pacific National (PN). At just 25, Nathan represents a new generation in health and safety management, as well as a new way of communicating safety messages across generations and…
11 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Norwegian regional city proves that no city is too small for light rail
It was once thought the city of Bergen in Norway was too small for a light rail network, however, the finished construction works have proven that the network has reached capacity while the final stages are still being finished. Thomas Potter, Senior Engineer from Norconsult AS in Norway describes the Bybanen Bergen Light Rail Project,…
10 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
CASE STUDY: Integrating patient costing with health unit management
By Garth Barnett, Senior Costing Consultant, PowerHealth Solutions This is preview of my paper for 2014 Hospital Patient Costing conference. I have outlined the steps and approach taken for the case study here in this article, and will be providing full supporting data at my conference presentation. INTRODUCTION During 2013, PowerHealth Solutions (PHS) and SA…
10 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
How I became a forensic nurse
By Sheila Early, President, International Association of Forensic Nurses One of the most wonderful things about life is that it happens while you make other plans. I started my professional nursing career in obstetrics. It was my first love and I was fortunate enough to obtain a teaching position in the field in 1969. Then a…
10 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
WA mining engineering construction shifts to production
Western Australia's mining engineering construction has been a major component of the country's resources boom in recent years. At its peak in 2012, one-third of all spending in WA's economy was on capacity expansion such as new mines and equipment. However, as Australia moves back a step from these lofty heights, it is important for…
10 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Transport & Logistics
WA iron ore port slated for infrastructure boost
Infrastructure upgrades at Western Australia's Dampier Port have been given the green light due to a need for additional capacity. State treasurer and transport minister Troy Buswell announced that the government is now seeking a private-public partnership deal between Dampier Port Authority and a successful bidder. "Dampier Port is one of the world's largest bulk…
10 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
