In this 43rd installment of Nursing Australia hosted by Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander, get acquainted with digital health and some of the latest advancements available in Australian primary healthcare. 

1. The latest Nursing Australia News (02:17) 

Aged care shortfalls worsen; funding win for Type 1 Diabetes; cervical self-testing; inside Ukraine; and Welcome Calvary! 

2. National Nursing & Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework (04:50) 

The Framework outlines the capabilities required to support health professionals in extending their digital health development. A resource to guide individuals, employers and educators in their workplaces. 

3. E-Prescriptions (11:44) 

Incorporating electronic prescribing into your practice. 

Discover more: 

Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) 

Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) 

4. Self-collect cervical screening (CST) (17:33) 

From the 1st of July 2022, eligible women and people with a cervix can access a self-collected cervical screening test (CST). This universally available testing option is another positive step forward towards Australia’s goal of eliminating cervical cancer.   

National Cervical Screening Program 

Sexual Health Victoria  

5. Single-use negative pressure wound therapy (21:33) 

Disclaimer: The information presented in this segment is solely for informational and educational purposes. Use of Smith+Nephew products is to be on-label and consistent with approved indications and intended uses. For detailed product information, including indications for use, contraindications, effects, precautions and warnings, please consult the product’s Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to use.  The information presented, may not be appropriate for all jurisdictions and any use of a product presented or promoted should be confirmed as cleared or approved in your relevant jurisdiction. Smith+Nephew does not provide medical advice. 

         • Runi Brownhill  PhD, Senior Scientist Manager Smith + Nephew Advanced Wound Management Research & Development, Hull UK.
Runi Brownhill is a recognised scientific expert in the field of Wound Biology and the interventions needed to improve patient outcomes. She provides strategic direction to the Research and Innovation programme through the application of deep domain knowledge in Human Biology & Disease relevant to the business. Runi was pivotal in the research programme to identify the mode of action of PICO sNPWT.

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