HERCULES is a heparin quality improvement project that aims to improve safety, care and experience of patients on IV heparin through a holistic, evidence-based approach. Every aspect of...
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The Child Development Service (CDS) at the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) is a pioneer in integrating pharmacists into paediatric disability care, showcasing benefits in...
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This quality improvement study, conducted in remote and regional paediatric inpatient facilities, was associated with an increase in the proportion of antibiotics switched from intravenous (...
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Influenza outbreaks place a significant annual burden on the Australian healthcare system. There is well documented evidence that increasing rates of influenza vaccination, especially amongst high...
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The Gold Coast PHN developed and recently validated Primary SenseTM, a data extraction, analysis and management tool for general practice. Primary SenseTM generates simple reports from...
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The project was conducted as part of the Queensland Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway Initiative to implement and evaluate a medication management service aimed at supporting patients with...
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Queensland Opioid Stewardship Program (QOSP) supports the development, implementation and evaluation of opioid-focused practice improvement programs across Queensland Health. The program, still in...
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Proactive surveillance of high risk medication orders contributed to the safe implementation of the digital hospital iEMR.
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All patients deserve the same standard of care, regardless of when they present to hospital. In the future, we envisage a true 24/7 on-site pharmacy service. This innovative service redesign may...
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