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Healthcare
NSW a world leader in healthcare outcomes
A new report has indicated that NSW is emerging as a world-class provider of healthcare, with its success built on a foundation of "efficient and effective patient care". The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) recently released its 'Healthcare in Focus 2013: Annual Performance Report', which compares the healthcare performance of NSW as a state to…
22 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Effective strategies to implementing and improving HITH services
Dr Krispin Hajkowicz, Infectious Diseases and General Physician and Senior Lecturer for the School of Medicine at the University of Queensland joined us recently to discuss effective strategies to implementing and improving HITH services in remote and metropolitan areas. He will be presenting at the upcoming Hospital in the Home Conference 2014, which will take place…
17 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
HITH services expanded in North Queensland
Patients in North Queensland will be able to benefit from a wider range of treatment options after a partnership was announced to expand the region's hospital in the home (HITH) services. Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) has teamed up with not-for-profit healthcare organisation Silver Chain in what is the Sunshine State's first ever…
14 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Overcoming HINH challenges with Advance Care Planning
Ageing Australians make up the largest consumer group of healthcare. The risk of developing hospital acquired iatrogenic complications for older patients led to the development of hospital avoidance programmes, which aim to provide care in the patients’ own environment, such as their home or Nursing Home. With a team of nurses, general practitioners and aged…
9 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Creating person-centred care: Advance Care Planning within a Transition Care Program
Advance care planning is not new. Its benefits have been experienced in Australia and throughout the world for many years. In order to deliver more person-centred care to improve patience experience, healthcare professionals should recognise the advantage of the Advance Care Planning program. Meagan Adams, a Registered Nurse in Critical Care Nursing, and the Advance…
4 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-Up: Professor Clifford Hughes AO
Professor Clifford Hughes is the Chief Executive Officer of the Clinical Excellence Commission, a statutory health corporation established in 2004 to build capacity and design programmes to promote and support improvement in quality and safety for health services across NSW. This appointment follows a 25 year career as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Sydney. Passionate about…
4 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Funding boost for regional healthcare in Western Australia
Residents of Australia's largest state will be able to benefit from an expanded range of healthcare services, after the Western Australian government committed to a massive funding boost worth over $55 million. The Health and Hospitals Fund comprises four new agreements with the state government and is targeted at extending its healthcare reach to Western…
3 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
AIHW reports long-term rise in healthcare spending
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has indicated that healthcare spending in Australia has "risen markedly" over the last 10 years - but this growth has been inconsistent across geographical regions and sectors. The 'Health expenditure Australia 2011-12: analysis by sector' report found that while expenditure on healthcare increased on the whole…
2 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Improvements needed for rural healthcare in Australia
The discrepancies in the health and wellbeing of those in urban and rural communities are still a cause for concern, and more work needs to be done to close the gap. That is the underlying message of a new report from the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA), which also calls for more community participation…
31 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Making mental health a crucial part of student welfare
University students are perhaps one of the most stressed demographics in any country. The constant pressure of assignments and exams, an ever-increasing loan debt and the notion that their entire future is on the line can really stack up. If the proper care and attention is not provided for these often vulnerable individuals, they can…
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