In the aged care industry, where highly regulated environments can breed a phenomenon known as “learned helplessness,” organisations must actively work to cultivate a culture
Building on their nationally recognised work for improving aged care, a Flinders University team will now turn its attention to quality improvements for older people
As emergency departments across Australia continue to struggle with overcrowding and ramping, alternative virtual EDs – where specialist emergency doctors provide urgent care consults with
A groundbreaking collaboration between community members and leading medical institutions in the Hunter and New England regions is set to improve how research is conducted
Community Industry Group (CI Group) is embarking on a new project funded by the NSW Government to streamline the transition of older individuals from hospitals
The announcement of a National Health and Research Strategy represents a critical milestone that will help shape the delivery of healthcare for future generations, according
Recent cyber incidents highlight healthcare as a top target for ransomware hackers. Research by Rubrik Zero Labs shows these attacks have significant impacts, with an
On World Hand Hygiene Day this Sunday 5 May, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) urges Australians to continue
A researcher from James Cook University is working on adapting artificial intelligence (AI) technology to evaluate frailty levels in older adults. The goal is to
Dr James Scheibner, Lecturer in Law at Flinders University, warns of a weakening of future technology transfer for pandemic response products. As the COVID-19 death
Amid the ongoing challenges faced by Australia’s healthcare workers, the Australian Government has introduced a new initiative aimed at assisting nurses and midwives in coping
Getting older adults to stay physically active through sports could be helped by modifying the games. Shorter playing times and a focus on fun rather