New South Wales. Department of Health
Media releases
- 30 January 2012 - Record numbers of new graduate nurses
- 25 January 2012 - New dialysis unit a win for Inner West
- 24 January 2012 - NSW
and national commissions set to drive long overdue mental health
reform
Information bulletins
- Nurses' Association Annual Conference and Professional Day 2012- -IB2012_005-03/02/2012
- Advice for Referring and Treating Doctors - Waiting Time and Elective Surgery Policy - IB2012_004-01/02/2012
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United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW - Subsidy to Delegates Attending
the Annual General Conference -IB2012 003-27/01/2012
Policy directives & guidelines
- Waiting Time and Elective Surgery Policy -PD2012_011-01/02/2012
- Data Collections - Disclosure of Unit Record Data held for Research or Management of Health Services -PD2012_010-27/01/2012
- Routine Circumcision of Normal Male Infants - Policy -PD2012_009-27/01/2012
- Violence Prevention & Management Training Framework for the NSW Public Health System - PD2012_008-27/01/2012
- User applied Labelling of Injectable Medicines, Fluids and Lines -PD2012_007-25/01/2012
- Apnoea Monitors -GL2012_002-24/01/2012
- Safe Administration of Liquid Medicines by Routes other than Injection -PD2012_006- 20/01/2012
- Infants and Children - Acute Management of Bronchiolitis -PD2012_004-19/01/2012
Northern Territory. Department of Health
Media release
- Kon Vatskalis - Territory Invests More in Health and Hospitals - The Northern Territory Government is leading the nation when it comes to health spending and the employment of more hospital doctors and nurses as reported in the Australian Government's Report on Government Services 2012, Health Minister Kon Vatskalis said today.
Queensland. Department of Health
Media releases
- 30 January 2012 - Correction: strictly embargoed until 1am Tuesday 31 January
- 30 January 2012 - Strictly embargoed until 1am Tuesday 31 February
- 28 January 2012 - Bligh Government to deliver PICU for Townsville
- 26 January 2012 - BreastScreen Queensland receives Australia Day Award
- 26 January 2012 - Queensland Clinical Services Redesign Program wins Australia Day award
- 26 January 2012 -
State Government recognises excellence in elective surgery
program
New Grant Funding - OHMR Nursing, Midwifery & Physiotherapy Project Grants
Queensland Health Disability Service Plan 2011-2014 (PDF, 687 KB)
South Australia. Department of Health
Media releases
- 1 February 2012 - SA Health streamlines online hospital dashboards
- 30 January 20120 - Category One Caesarean Section Policy released
- 29 January 2012 - Meningococcal case
- 27 January 2012 - Financial aid for home dialysis patients
- 25 January 2012 - Blue Green Algae health warning for River Torrens
- 24 January 2012 - Measles case
- 24 January 2012 - Investing in the future of SA's nurses
- 17 January 2012 - Keeping up with technology
- 12 January 2012 - Join the consultation on Suicide Prevention Strategy
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Directive - User applied labels for injectable medicines, fluids and lines
Tasmania. Department of Health and Human Services
Media releases
- 31 January 2012 - Advice on a Healthy Tasmania- Minister for Health
- 30 January 2012 - Government Report Shows Positives- Minister for Health
- 30 January 2012 - Support for campaign to help heal wounds quicker- Minister for Health
- 27 January 2012 - Expanded Emergency Department at the LGH- Minister for Health
- 24 January 2012 - Unions Must
Get Facts Straight-
Minister for Health
Healthy start to new school year | 3 February 2012
New Secretary for health and human services | 2 February 2012
Better Housing Futures in social housing | 1 February 2012
Vale Prof Allan Carmichael | 1 February 2012
Consumer rep sought for pharmacy authority | 30 January 2012
Foster carers still needed for at-risk children | 27 January 2012
Paramedics' service recognised in awards | 27 January 2012
Royal redevelopment right on track | 27 January 2012
Victoria. Department of Health
Media releases
- Victoria's trauma hospitals are saving lives Published : - 30 January 2012
- Snapshot on Victoria's health Published : - 29 January 2012
- Families share their views on healthy eating Published : - 27 January 2012
- Opportunity to contribute to alcohol and drug reform Published : - 25 January 2012
- Frankston meals on wheels cooking with new oven Published : - 24 January 2012
- Health alert on salad sprouts Published : - 21 January 2012
Victorian population health survey 2009
Have your say on the proposed Australian guide to healthy eating - 30 January 2012 - Victorian families are invited to have their say on the proposed Australian Guide to Healthy Eating developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Western Australia. Department of Health
Media releases
- 2 February 2012 - Minister for Health: Southern Inland Health Initiative medical model making a difference 24/7
- 31 January 2012 - Mosquito-borne virus warning for regional WA
- 30 January 2012 - Campaign targets continued rise in chlamydia notifications
- 27 January 2012 - Amoebic meningitis warning for Western Australian recreational waterways
- 25 January 2012 - WA Health welcomes Four Hour Rule Program review
- 24 January 2012 - Minister for Health: Large scale building condition audits for SIHI
- 23 January 2012 -Health warning for hot weather
Four Hour Rule Program Progress and Issues Review (PDF 1.55MB)
New Zealand. Ministry of Health
Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health, December 2011 - 2 February 2012 - Following the 2011 general election, the Ministry of Health produced a Briefing to the Incoming Minister Read more
Guidelines for Consultation with Obstetric and Related Medical Services (Referral Guidelines) - 1 February 2012 - These guidelines provide Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs) with a list of conditions and criteria about referring pregnant women for consultations with other clinicians, transferring clinical responsibility Read more
Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Children: Guidance in Brief - 27 January 2012 - Guidance is provided for oral health professionals on the latest evidence- based and best-practice approaches to the prevention and management of dental caries (decay) in children Read more
United Kingdom. Department of Health
Amendments to Health and Social Care Bill published - The Government has tabled a series of amendments to the Health and Social Care Bill in advance of its Report Stage in the House of Lords, which begins next week. ...Read more
The NHS will support women with PiP breast implants - The Chief Medical Officer, Dame Sally Davies, has written to health professionals, with some more detailed guidance. The latest advice from the NHS and plastic surgery experts is that women ... Read more
Healthwatch England membership consultation - Stakeholders and the public are being asked to contribute to the development of the Healthwatch England membership regulations. Healthwatch England will be a national consumer champion that enables the collective ... Read more
Improving the care environment for people with dementia - How changes to the healthcare environment can benefit people with dementia. Watch Alistair Burns' latest video blog.
Independent experts to help improve health results for children - An independent group of experts has been established to help develop a new strategy for improving care for children and young people. The "Children's and Young People's outcomes strategy" will ... Read more
Canada. Health Canada
Statement by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, on enforcement of the Cracking Down on Tobacco Marketing Aimed At Youth Act [31 January 2012]
Government of Canada supports the development of a home care planning and evaluation tool [23 January 2012]
Australian Medical Association
Submission: Regionally Tailored Primary Health Care Initiatives through Medicare Locals Fund - 1 February 2012 - The AMA submission to government on Regionally Tailored Primary Health Care Initiatives through Medicare Locals Fund comments on the role of Medicare Locals, the creation of the Medicare Locals National Body and the utilisation of funds set aside for Medicare Locals. The AMA highlights the need for Medicare Locals to support GPs in caring for patients, for clarity and transparency in how funds are allocated, and stresses that any savings from the consolidation of funding arrangements must be directed towards supporting services for patients.
Government's partial restore of mental health services disappointing - 1 February 2012 - The AMA welcomes the Government's acknowledgement that May Budget cuts to mental health services are hurting patients but its decision not to reverse cuts to Medicare funding for GP mental health services is disappointing. AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton said today that the Government has failed to address the fact that the Budget cuts to Medicare rebates for general practice mental health services are having a detrimental impact on patients.
Therapeutic Goods Administration seeking EOI for Membership of Advisory Committees - 27 January 2012 - TGA is seeking expressions of interest from experts for various positions on five statutory advisory committees by Wednesday 29 February 2012. These committees provide advice and make recommendations to the Minister for Health and Ageing and to the TGA regarding complementary medicines, prescription medicines, medical devices and the safety of medicines. Terms of appointment are for a period of up to three years, commencing in 2012 and 2013. Applications to the TGA must be received by close of business Wednesday 29 February 2012.
AMA congratulates doctors on the Australia Day 2012 Honours List - 26 January 2012 - AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton today paid tribute to the many doctors and other health professionals who were honoured on Australia Day for their passion for their profession and their dedication to their patients and their communities. Dr Hambleton said that the wonderful thing about the Honours is that they acknowledge achievement at the international, national and local level and they recognise excellence across all avenues of human endeavour.
American Medical Association
AMA Releases Free "Weigh What Matters" App to Help People Achieve Healthier Lifestyles - 30 January 2012 - AMA Press Release - Helps patients improve their overall health as part of the AMA Healthier Life Steps program.
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