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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 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 InsightsInforma Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
