Professional Development: Advanced Life Support Courses

We examine the AHHA's Perspectives Brief, which explores the oral health workforce in South Australia and barriers to workforce planning. The recruitment challenges affecting this workforce are relevant to Australia's overall health sector, and include issues such as workforce distribution, regional and remote education and development, demographic shifts, a decline in small owner-operated providers, and global competition for skilled workers. Read more here.

The article provides tips for adjusting to night shifts, which can disrupt natural sleep cycles and impact wellbeing. Key advice includes managing light exposure, avoiding caffeine and alcohol before sleep, and creating a sleep-friendly environment at home with dark curtains and maybe earplugs. Bright lights at work and spending time in the sun after waking up can help reset the body's internal clock. Read more here.

The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) will host its national conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 23-25 October 2024. A key event for Australia’s Aged Care Industry, the conference features keynote speakers, interactive sessions, panel discussions, innovative products and services, and networking opportunities. Industry professionals can stay up to date with developments and reforms and gain valuable insights. Registration is now open. Find out more.

The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has issued new guidance on using AI scribes, which can help doctors by transcribing consultations in real-time, thus reducing administrative burdens. While these tools can enhance efficiency and accuracy in medical records, concerns exist around data privacy, security, and the potential for AI errors. AI scribes have good potential, but careful consideration is needed to integrate them effectively into health care practices.