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October
NICS Fellows and Scholars feature in the BMJ
NICS Fellows and Scholars from South Australia have been published and featured on the front cover of the British Medical Journal’s 15 August 2009 edition. The paper, A multifaceted strategy for implementation of the Ottawa ankle rules in two emergency departments, was published as a ‘Quality Improvement Report’, by lead author NICS Fellow Dr Taryn Bessen. This work on reducing unnecessary ankle x-rays was the topic of Taryn’s NHMRC NICS-RANZCR Fellowship implementation project, which she undertook from 2006-2008.
A multifaceted strategy for implementation of the Ottawa ankle rules in two emergency departments, Taryn Bessen, NHMRC NICS-RANZCR fellow, Robyn Clark, NHMRC fellow (former Heart Foundation-NHMRC NICS scholar), Sepehr Shakib, NHMRC NICS-SA DoH fellow, Geoffrey Hughes, director of critical care services.
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/339/aug12_3/b3056
August
Update on the Draft National Protocol for Donation after Cardiac Death 21 July 2009
Public consultation on this draft protocol has been extended until 5pm AEST 24 August 2009. The consultation was due to close on 24 July 2009.
Download the draft guideline or find out how to make a submission from the links below.
Draft National Protocol for Donation after Cardiac Death25 jun 09
NICS has developed a draft National Protocol for Donation after Cardiac Death on behalf of the Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority. This draft protocol aims to provide a nationally consistent approach that supports and respects the rights of the patient and is ethically, legally and medically acceptable in the practice of donation after cardiac death.
This document is now available for public consultation and comments are invited. Please follow the guidance provided for all submissions.
Submissions close at 5pm AEST on 24 July 2009
Submissions close at 5pm AEST on 24 August 2009
- » See media release
- » Draft National Protocol for Donation after Cardiac Death (PDF, 304KB)
- » Download: Backgrounder: Draft National Protocol for Donation after Cardiac Death (PDF, 68KB)
- » Make a submission
- » More information on NHMRC's organ donation activities
June
NICS 2009 Fellows announced 2 Jun 09
Pictured (L-R): NICS 2009 Fellows Nigel Toussaint, Alissa Walsh, Mary Ryan, Paula Wye, Celia Chen and Michael Frank.
NHMRC has awarded its 2009 NICS Fellowships to six promising Australian health care professionals who have been identified as future leaders in knowledge translation.
The 2009 Fellows will help improve the use of evidence in key health areas including cardiovascular disease, gynaecological cancer, kidney disease, multiple sclerosis, bowel disease and smoking cessation.
Applications for 2010 NICS Fellowships will open in July 2009.
April
Public consultation: Draft guideline on prevention of venous thromboembolism23 Apr 2009
Public comment is invited on the draft guideline Prevention of venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) in patients admitted to Australian hospitals.
Submissions closed at 5pm AEST on Thursday 21 May 2009.
NOTE: This clinical practice guideline has been developed in accordance with the rigorous standards required by NHMRC. It is not related to the VTE guidelines developed by the Australian and New Zealand Working Party.
March
Invitation to contribute Best practice for Australian chronic heart failure (CHF) management programs12 Mar 2009
The Heart Foundation, National Prescribing Service and National Institute of Clinical Studies/National Health and Medical Research Council are working together to produce a practical guide to support health professionals and policy makers in establishing and maintaining best practice CHF management programs in Australia. See the project summary for information on how you can be involved.