HR/People/Culture
Burnout in Healthcare continues to get more traction as a real problem that is impacting nurses, physicians and other members of the clinical team. As the recently NAM Study (2019) indicates, these are longstanding issues ...
“It’s essential to have a passion for food because that enthusiasm will flow into every meal and make our residents happy.” What is it like working as a Chef Manager in a retirement village? Learn more today ...
I cannot think of any aspect of our lives where technology is yet to be applied. Everything from our food, to the workplace and even to the dating scene has been revolutionised by technology. Nursing ...
As I am asked to speak around the country and address the future of nursing education, I often receive the query, “why does it seem nursing schools/educational programs continue to lag in responding to the ...
One group of doctors seems to be starting their careers on the right note – pediatricians. Despite reports indicating job dissatisfaction among some physicians, at least one group of doctors seems to be starting their ...
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the largest paediatric hospitals in the nation and operates the second busiest Emergency Department in the country. It is also one of the nation’s top ten freestanding children’s hospitals ...
Patient care may be our core “business”; however, our employees are where we should focus our efforts. Producing high-quality care and optimal outcomes are dependent upon who we have on our team and how we ...
When I started working in a nursing home in 2014, I had very little understanding of what was required from me in providing meals in an aged care facility. I was aware that 49 residents ...
We interview Michael Collins, one of the resident nurses at Peter Mac to see what it’s like being in his shoes. Peter Mac being one of the the most advanced hospitals in Australia. A nurse is a ...
So, why did we start this? Community Cafe Canberra. The Community Cafe was started as a drive for change… Getting a diagnosis of dementia can be a lonely journey for the person and their family, ...
New research by the Australian Health Services Research Institute at the University of Wollongong has found more than half of all Australian aged care residents are in homes with staffing levels that would be rated ...
Women play a key role in the healthcare industry. But how well are we doing at creating more gender equality in senior positions in our healthcare organizations?