Fourth round of Better Care Victoria Innovation Fund projects announced
Fourth round of Better Care Victoria Innovation Fund projects announced. Five new healthcare projects will receive a combined $2.35 million from the Better Care Victoria Innovation Fund. Source
South East Queenslanders urged to keep safe during smoke haze
Following the deterioration of air quality in South East Queensland, the state’s Chief Health Officer is urging everyone to stay indoors for the next 24-48 hours. Source
From bush to beach to Brisbane: new health leader vows quality care for all
Queensland Health’s new leader says it’s his mission to ensure every Queenslander enjoys access to world-class healthcare, no matter where they live. Source
Older Queenslanders to get best healthcare out of hospital
Older Queenslanders will be supported to receive healthcare in their homes rather than going to hospital, giving them better health outcomes and quality of life thanks to a $20 million investment from the Palaszczuk Government. Source
Outstanding public health services named
Victoria’s world-class health services have been recognised for their excellence, dedication and innovation in the 2018 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. Source
Leaders sought to help shape local health services
Queensland community leaders are urged to apply for upcoming Hospital and Health Board positions to help deliver high-quality public health services in their local regions. Source
Safer Care Victoria Clinical Fellowship
Safer Care Victoria is seeking clinicians to help drive high profile healthcare improvements, in the first Clinical Fellowship of its kind in the country. Source
New credentialing and scope of clinical practice policy out now
Clearer requirements for annual credential checks and an expanded appeals process are among some of the updates to the state’s policy for credentialing and scope of clinical practice for senior medical practitioners. Source
Helping Victoria’s health services respond to serious clinical incidents
Health services will be able to draw on independent expertise when reviewing serious clinical incidents, under a new Safer Care Victoria proposal. Source
Nationwide support for Queensland patient safety and quality reporting proposal
Federal and State health ministers agreed with a proposal by Queensland Health Minister Cameron Dick at the COAG Health Council to work towards standardising patient safety and quality reporting data in all public and private hospitals. Source