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Healthcare
Driving efficiencies in the healthcare supply chain
Technology is having a great impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the hospital supply chain. We had a quick chat with Mark Brommeyer, Manager Supply Chain at the National E-Health Transition Authority (nehta) about the most fundamental changes for the sector. What do you see as most exciting change or development happening in the healthcare…
13 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Discharge planning: Better outcomes for patients and health services
On average, patients are spending less time in hospitals than ever before. With an ageing population and increasing pressures on the healthcare system this trend is expected to continue. We had the chance to speak to Glenda Kerridge, representing the Australian Association of Social Workers about effective elements in hospital discharge planning from a social…
11 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Enabling life at full potential
An estimated 3500 people under the age of 60 currently live in nursing homes in Australia. These facilities are not suited to cater to the needs of younger people and often prevent them to unfold to their full potential. The Summer Foundation has been committed to resolving the issue of young people living in nursing…
3 Jun 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
How are you meeting the challenge of increasing staff satisfaction and improving staff retention?
Workforce shortages can have a negative impact on quality patient care. The emergency department in particular requires an efficient, collaborative and patient-care-centric workforce in order to streamline the patient journey and strengthen models of care. We picked the brains of some of the guest speakers for the 5th Annual Emergency Department Management Conference to get…
31 May 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-Up: Angela Gifford
It was in 1980 that Angela Gifford decided to leave her UK banking career of 16 years and enter the world of caring for older people who wished to remain living in their own home rather than moving into an aged care facility. Having been brought up in a close family where caring for older…
30 May 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
How can we improve Out-of-Home Care?
The increase in the cost of living in Australia has increased the financial pressure on family care. As a result, the government is realigning and prioritising its policies and funding on improving out-of-home care. We have the opportunity to interview Josh Fergeus, President, Foster Care Association of Victoria, prior to his presentation at the upcoming…
21 May 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Supporting individuals with traumatic brain injury
A severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) alters the ability to communicate decisions and choices to others clearly, affecting the wellbeing of an individual. It is important to understand the experiences of young people making decisions after injury, in order to determine the best strategies for decision-making participation. Supporting the decision-making process for young people with…
20 May 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Supporting the decision making process for people with intellectual disability
The needs of young people with very high and complex care needs have been identified as a priority group for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with recent legislation being passed to ensure people have a greater level of care and support.To maximise the potential benefit of forthcoming funds, it’s essential to fully understand the…
5 May 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
The challenge of degenerative disability: Huntington’s Disease
Younger people with very high and complex care needs are people under the age of 60/65 who require a high level of care and support due to disability. Examples of disabilities affecting this group include: Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington's Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. People with these disabilities are at risk…
12 Apr 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
What are the top strategies for improving NEAT performance?
Patients experience delays in emergency departments for a variety of reasons and delays are often associated with patient flow blockages that occur within the broader hospital system. Combatting emergency department overcrowding and access block require a whole-of-hospital approach and thus meeting the 4-hour National Emergency Access Target (‘NEAT’) can present a multiplicity of challenges across…
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