Overview The increasing intensity, frequency, and occurrence of disasters combined with climate-affected health problems places remarkable pressure on our health system. Paradoxically, the health sector contributes significantly to emissions while caring for the community climate change impacts most. The White Paper presents a four-step climate stewardship approach for nurses responding to climate emergencies: We must…
Overview The healthcare industry is ever evolving to meet the increasing population growth, ageing population, increase in chronic disease rates, and mental health conditions. The Australian healthcare system is currently dominated by a biomedical model, focusing on diagnosing and treating rather than preventing disease. This model overlooks socioeconomic factors which often contribute to health issues.…
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View Fullscreen More resources Policy Paper Nurse leadership during disruptive events 17 March 2022 White Paper A new horizon for health service: Optimising advanced practice nursing 1 November 2019 Position Statement The role of the nurse in the assessment and management of multimorbidity 17 February 2021 Policy Paper Clinical Supervision for Nurses and Midwives –…