The Latest Breaking News from Elizabeth Dabars

Nurses, doctors hurt by patient in hospital attack

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation says two nurses and three doctors were injured in an attack by a patient at a South Australian hospital.

AAP · Jun 21, 2023

Australian College of Nursing warns nurses see violence every day amid calls for 24/7 security

The Australian College of Nursing head says she is hearing from nurses across the country who say they are concerned about their safety while trying to deliver healthcare, reigniting calls for permanent onsite security at four regional hospitals in SA.

ABC News · May 31, 2023

Three nurses required medical treatment after attack by James Nash House patient, union says

The nurses union says the incident occurred at James Nash House, in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs, on Monday when the nurses and two security guards were cleaning food items from a patient's room.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

Security guards to be introduced at Port Lincoln Hospital from October after staff abuse

After years of campaigning, nurses, midwives, and other staff at the Port Lincoln Hospital will receive extra support with round-the-clock security from early October.

ABC News · Sep 13, 2022

Fixing weekend discharge key to improving capacity at South Australia's hospitals

Ramping and overcrowded hospitals are issues the South Australian healthcare system faces every day. But each Monday a perfect storm of complications aligns, cranking up the pressure. Here's why.

ABC News · Aug 13, 2022

Testing time as SA battles COVID-19 wave

People with COVID-19 who are not getting tested are worrying South Australian health authorities as the state grapples with a new wave of cases.

AAP · Jul 26, 2022

Nurses and midwives needed in their thousands in South Australia by 2025, union says

Pushing for an increase in allowances to attract and retain nurses in regional areas, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation SA says they are facing a "major crisis".

ABC News · Jun 22, 2022

SA opposition concerned by hospital project delays, nurses union warns budget does not go far enough

SA's opposition raises its concern over the future of the new Women's and Children's Hospital project, with budget papers revealing the timeline for its completion has been pushed back by at least a year.

ABC News · Jun 3, 2022

Unions and health officials welcome paramedic, hospital security boost for Mount Gambier

Local health leaders are waiting for more details on a $52 million package promised by South Australia's new Labor government for upgrades to the Limestone Coast's health services.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022

Nurse staffing levels to be maintained at Royal Adelaide Hospital amid COVID-19 surge plan

South Australia's health department is forced to withdraw plans to reduce nurse staff levels and place more reliance on unpaid students at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2022