Public Health
15% pay claim is “ambitious but reasonable”
April 11, 2024
Public sector branches are set to vote on a recommended log of claims containing a proposed pay rise that would make PHS pay comparable with Queensland. As branches are about to vote on a draft log of claims that is the culmination of months of consultation, more than 30 branch resolutions and intense discussion and…
14 days ago
Public Health
Overloaded emergency departments desperate for ratios
March 5, 2019
NSW Emergency Departments aren't coping with increased demand.
Public Health
A clear pathway to ratios
March 4, 2019
Labor has unveiled a plan for the March 23 state election that gives nurses and…
Public Health
Only mandated ratios will guarantee safe staffing
March 4, 2019
The Liberal National Coalition has promised 5000 extra nurses and midwives but without mandated ratios…
Public Health
Labor promises shift-by-shift ratios starting 1 July ...
March 4, 2019
The Liberal-National Coalition government refuses to improve the safety and care of patients with guaranteed…
Public Health
Hospitals – put people before profit
March 4, 2019
The Liberal–National Coalition and Labor approach the 23 March election with public hospital policies as different…
Public Health
Massive insulin shortage predicted
March 4, 2019
Type 2 diabetes is soaring worldwide thanks to the obesity epidemic and access to insulin…
Public Health
Effective supervision a key component of care
March 4, 2019
Quality of care is linked to resources and work pressures says medical lawyer. Medical complaints…
Public Health
Labor promises 300-bed hospital for Sydney’s North We...
March 4, 2019
Labor says new hospital would take some pressure off Blacktown, Westmead and Mt Druitt hospitals.…
Public Health
ACON welcomes NSW Labor pledge for NSW Pride Health and...
March 4, 2019
NSW Labor's planned 'NSW Pride Health and Community Centre' is a welcome boost to LGBTIQ…