Opinion | Karuna Hospice Service
Author: Karuna Hospice Service CEO Tracey Porst Talking about death and dying is still strangely a taboo subject. No one in the “prime of…
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Rosters are a Little Like Sudoku
Rostering is like doing a 90×90 Sudoku. It is massively time-consuming with so many complexities, trade-offs and often unpredictable demand drivers to consider on…
A Special Day in May
International Nurses Day (IND) is observed around the world on 12 May to mark the contributions that nurses make to society. The International Council of…
Speeding Motorists a Worry for Whakatane Village
Motorists taking advantage of a quiet street in Whakatane have residents of the local retirement village worried as they have already witnessed some near…
Delivering Critical PP Gear at a Critical Time
We’re all living through what is arguably the most challenging decade in recent history – and it’s not over yet. One Kiwi company that…
New Zealand’s Aged Care Sector at Tipping Point
Aged care providers say the ongoing closure of aged residential care beds could accelerate. Operators may be forced to take drastic measures if more…
Longevity Diet – What and When to Eat
Examining a range of nutrition research from studies in laboratory animals to epidemiological research in human populations provides a clearer picture of the best…
Research Shows Prunes Good for Bone Health
It’s already well known that prunes are good for your gut, but new Penn State research suggests they may be good for bone health,…
Ease and Safety for Aged Care Residents
In aged care and retirement settings, it is important that door access into apartments, units or rooms is tailored to the residents’ needs, and…
Government Trialling Innovative New LAMP COVID-19 Test
The Government is partnering with Air New Zealand to trial an innovative new COVID-19 testing solution that uses Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP). As New…
Aged Care Sector Suffering with Staffing Crisis
The aged care sector is starting to collapse due to a near-catastrophic staffing crisis, according to a North Island provider. In Wellington and the…
Hospital Robot Helps Nurse Burnout
After two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed nurses around the globe to their limits. With intense working conditions, hospitals overcapacity, huge infection rates…