Hunter New England Health has ordered an internal investigation and has disciplined staff after a female patient missing from her ward for nearly eight hours was found dead in a toilet just metres from her bed.
June 14, 2016
The Fair Work Commission has approved the Regis Aged Care NSW Enterprise Agreement 2016.
June 14, 2016
Nurses at Adelaide’s largest hospital will refuse to admit new patients to an acute mental health ward, citing safety concerns.
June 14, 2016
The Fair Work Commission has said yes to the Amaroo Care Services Inc Maintenance Personnel Enterprise Agreement 2015.
June 14, 2016
SA Health chief David Swan has resigned to take up a role in the private sector, saying he has “no regrets” despite a series of controversies during his time in the job.
June 14, 2016
The Fair Work Commission has approved the Victorian Community Health Sector (General Dentists) Central Bayside Community Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2014-2017.
June 14, 2016
The former head of Barwon Health’s cardiology unit has had his medical registration suspended after being convicted of possessing child pornography. Dr Alexander “Sandy” Black, who now works privately in Geelong, has been reprimanded and suspended for three months by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
June 10, 2016
Nurses and midwives want to hear stories from patients in aged care across NSW about how cuts to healthcare have affected them. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, and the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association, have planned a national “phone-in” on June 18 for people to call with feedback and concerns about aged care.
