Latrobe Regional Hospital upgrades medical training with VR
Latrobe Regional Hospital, a specialty and trauma referral center in Gippsland, has partnered with Vantari VR to incorporate the virtual reality platform in its medical training.
“This partnership means we will be able to rapidly increase our skill level, knowledge and familiarity with clinical procedures,” said Kylie Larkin, medical education officer at LRH. as well as improving standards of care for patients.
It will also allow the primary training hospital to expand its medical training offering, the official added.
In addition, the hospital has set up an internal online booking system to allow hospital staff to book training sessions at the most convenient time.
Coding issues lead to lower COVID-19 hospitalizations in NZ
The New Zealand Department of Health has identified a coding issue that has resulted in a low number of recorded COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Based on its assessment, the actual total number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 between the start of the pandemic and October 16 of this year increased from 14,043 to 19,476.
The department says the issue “largely” affects data on people hospitalized with COVID-19, those with relatively short stays of one to three days, and those who have recovered from hospital discharge. .
However, it does not affect the daily hospitalization numbers published by the ministry, nor does it affect the care of patients in the hospital.
New Christchurch GP via Centrik, Well . app
Phoenix Health Hub, a newly established polyclinic in the heart of Christchurch, tapped healthcare software provider Webtools to set up Centrik, a connected care platform and health app. Well consumer.
Centrik is a source of consumer health information that can be integrated with a patient’s EHR in real time. It will allow Phoenix to digitally integrate its on-site services into the platform and offer “easy” patient engagement through the Well mobile app.
Through the Well app, patients can view their health records, book face-to-face appointments and virtual consultations, request repeat prescriptions, message their GP team and receive notifications.
Phoenix is also implementing a practice management system Medtech Evolution, which will allow integration with Centrik through the ALEX platform using FHIR. This allows Centrik to easily integrate with other healthcare providers to securely share patient data.
NSW launches online menopause toolkit
The NSW Government has set up an online toolkit that provides information on the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
According to a media release, the Menopause toolkit links to “clear and accurate” information, including the locations of NSW government-funded clinics.
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says having this free online toolkit “could be a lifesaver.”
He said: “‘There are a number of possible negative health outcomes during menopause including depression, osteoporosis, problems with weight management and an increased risk of heart attack, heart disease, blood pressure and blood pressure. high pressure and stroke”.
“In previous generations, women were expected to deal with perimenopause and menopause in private. It’s important to women’s health and well-being that we break down social stigmas. around discussing and finding treatment for perimenopause and menopause,” NSW Women’s Minister Bronnie Taylor added.
Te Whatu Ora designates temporary regional data and digital hubs
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand recently appointed four interim data and digital leaders.
Megan Milmine will oversee the Northern area; Stephen Miller was sent to Central.
Garry Johnston will be in charge of Te Manawa Taki and James Allison will be in charge of Te Waipounamu.
