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Christchurch Earthquake – latest news

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:00:11 +0000

The recent Christchurch earthquake has presented various challenges for Christchurch Hospital. The following update is provided by ANZCA’s office in New Zealand.

ANZCA President profiled in The Age

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:40:14 +0000

A profile of ANZCA President, Professor Kate Leslie, appeared in the Insight section of The Age last Saturday.

Possible Legionnaires’ disease link to Sydney Olympic Park

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:40:07 +0000

NSW Health is reminding people to be aware of symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease after two men who had visited Sydney Olympic Park tested positive to Legionnaires’ disease.

Your Health Service website

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:40:06 +0000

New online resource with information about your local health facility.

Important safety notice: Correct identification of medication and solutions for epidural anaesthesia and analgesia

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:20:03 +0000

The NSW Department of Health has issued a safety notice that relates to a recent adverse event involving inadvertent epidural administration of the topical antiseptic Chlorhexidine solution. ANZCA has issued a position statement, which is contained in the safety notice.

Important safety notice – Correct identification of Medication and Solutions for Epidural Anaesthesia and Analgesia

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:00:04 +0000

The New South Wales Department of Health has issued a safety notice which relates to a recent adverse event involving inadvertent epidural administration of the topical antiseptic Chlorhexidine solution. ANZCA has issued a Position Statement which is contained in the safety notice.

NSW Measles Alert

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:20:09 +0000

Making sure you and everyone in your family is properly immunised against measles before you travel overseas should be as important as packing your passport, NSW Health said today.

Director-General signs MOU recognising chaplaincy and pastoral care in NSW Hospitals

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:20:09 +0000

The Director-General has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NSW Health and the Civil Chaplaincies Advisory Committee (CCAC) NSW to recognise the important work they do in our hospitals and healthcare institutions supporting our patients and their families.

Applications for CPD grants for rural specialists are now open

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:20:03 +0000

The Rural Health Continuing Education program, funded by the Australian Government, seeks to provide education opportunities that support continuing professional development (CPD) for specialists in rural and remote Australian locations, with a focus on multidisciplinary team-based learning. Applications require endorsement by ANZCA and are now invited.

NSW Faculty of Pain dinner meeting – September 16

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:20:03 +0000

The NSW Regional Committee of the Faculty of Pain Medicine is hosting a dinner meeting to explore the challenges presented by opioid therapy for pain management.