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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 InsightsLeadership & Communication
Kimberly-Clark recognised for women in leadership opportunities
Consumer products company Kimberly-Clark has been awarded for its innovative schemes to expand leadership opportunities for women. The firm received the 2014 Catalyst Award on Wednesday (January 29) in recognition of its Unleash Your Power: Strengthening the Business With Women Leaders scheme. Thomas J Falk, chairman and CEO for Kimberly-Clark, said the company was honoured…
8 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Strong future for Australia’s LNG industry
The importance of CSG training is likely to be emphasised over the next few years, as Australia moves to convert coal seam gas into liquefied natural gas (LNG). Catherine Tanna, chair of BG Australia, last week (January 30) said the nation is on target to be the world's biggest exporter of LNG by 2020, which…
7 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Public infrastructure needs could boost engineering investment
Public infrastructure in Australia is due an overhaul, which could provide a much-needed boost for the country's engineering sector. That is the upshot of a new report by Deloitte, as the company examined the state of the economy in the final quarter of 2013. According to the firm, public infrastructure has been in the headlines…
6 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Spotlight on Mozambique: Value of rail investment for end-to-end mining logistics solutions
Transport solutions play a key role in differentiating coal companies. An efficient and productive supply chain is a value-add investment and from negotiating rail access agreements and allocation, to rollingstock improvements and upgrades in train control system, mining companies are investing in this competitive advantage that logistics affords. Mozambique’s Moatize Coal Basin is one of…
5 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Australian mining productivity key to success
Australia's productivity problem is causing the country's miners to lose ground to international competitors, Deloitte has argued. In the organisation's Tracking the Trends 2014 report, several areas of improvement for Australian companies were highlighted. According to Deloitte, the cost of building new iron ore capacity jumped from $100 per tonne in 2007 to $195 per…
5 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Is the nickel industry facing the biggest shake-up in recent history?
In a much debated ruling, the Indonesian government in January went through with its plan to ban the export of unprocessed ores. While the administration had first stated its plans for a raw materials export ban in 2009, the announcement had largely been ignored by many miners in the hope the plans would follow the…
4 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.
