Nurses have welcomed the new aged care quality standards that will take effect mid next year, following a function held in Parliament House to thank those involved in their development. The Aged Care Quality Standards will replace the existing four sets of standards and ...
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Nurses don’t expect to be thanked but deserve to be: campaign
Dear nurse, Thank you. That’s the message at the heart of a new video tribute created by the Queensland University of Technology. Released to coincide with the 40-year anniversary of QUT’s School of Nursing, the video thanks the nurses it ...
More »Euthanasia reforms to reach across Australia in coming years: experts
When it comes to changing the law to permit voluntary assisted dying Australia-wide, it’s a case of when, not if, say Queensland law experts. QUT’s Professor Lindy Willmott and Professor Ben White detailed the growing international trend to permit voluntary ...
More »Half of ICU patients face psychological disorders after discharge: UK study
Patients discharged from the ICU frequently report symptoms of anxiety, PTSD or depression – and it could have major implications for risk of death. The authors of the study, from the University of Oxford, asked a total of 4,943 ICU ...
More »Nurses brush up on role in voluntary assisted dying
Victoria will see voluntary assisted dying become law in June next year and nurses are still working through what the change in legislation means for their practice. And that's exactly what the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) unpacked at a ...
More »Disability documentation issues linked to deaths in residential care
Information that could affect the quality of care for people with disability living in residential care is being overlooked, ignored or isn’t being shared with providers – putting people at risk of death. That’s one of the key findings from ...
More »Health experts welcome student dental van plan
The Victorian Labor government will fund free dental care for primary and secondary students at government schools if it wins the next election – a move welcomed by health groups. Premier Daniel Andrews said his party would roll out 250 ...
More »Chlamydia warning ahead of schoolies period
Catch a wave, not chlamydia. That’s the call from Queensland Health ahead of this year’s schoolies season. Chief health officer Dr Jeannette Young said while it is an exciting time of year for young Australians, the only thing they should ...
More »Blame game won’t solve antibiotic resistance problem: advocates
It’s time to stop the blame game and start taking antibiotic resistance seriously. NPS MedicineWise issued this warning for World Antibiotic Awareness Week. Medical adviser and GP Dr Jeannie Yoo said antibiotics are a precious – and limited – resource. “Rather ...
More »Positive outcome for mental health initiative targeting residential care
It is often challenging for older adults to make the transition into aged care. Many new residents experience grief as they are leaving behind their homes, spouses and possessions. Being placed into an unfamiliar environment with new people can lead ...
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