Supporting medication safety organisation outcomes
In 2022, Library Services supported the RDH Medication Safety Team with expert literature searching that contributed to efficient quality improvement practices. The Medication Safety team utilised the library to review and update existing processes in line with current best practice evidence as a result of an identified variation from the 2021 RDH accreditation. The team also utilise library spaces for meetings; order medication administration support tools from the library acquisitions (ordering) service; medication management tools such as MIMs, Therapeutic Guidelines, Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook and the Australian Medicines Handbook.
Library staff have also provided research assistance for professional development activities, including postgraduate study and contributed to successful outcomes at both individual and organisation levels. "Librarians are very accessible and friendly" so if you haven't already called upon the library to help support your work area in quality improvement activities - you could be missing an important and valuable resource.
SPOTLIGHT
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Medication information at your fingertips The library's medication information page provides a comprehensive list of medication and drug resources accessible on any device from work or home. Connect to mobile apps, explore the latest key drug guides and handbooks such as the Toxicology Handbook 4e and Hale's Medications and Mothers Milk 2023, or utilise one of the specialised calculators covering topics such as body metrics, infectious disease and more.
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NEWS
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Research toolkit - the right place to begin your project The research toolkit documents the NT Health research lifecycle and provides links to a selection of resources that will assist you whilst working on research projects. Follow the 5 steps - start writing your paper when you begin gathering literature sources and adjust your searching and writing as you continue to work through the research process.
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Upcoming training: finding the evidence This workshop is designed to enhance your research skills with a strong focus on asking structured clinical questions, finding the best research databases to locate literature and appraising the evidence.
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Boost your study strategies AccessMedicine offers online flashcards to supplement your study strategies. With a select set of interactive flashcard content you can:
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Listen and learn anywhere Harrison's Podclass features illuminating and engaging discussions on key principles of internal medicine, around board-style case vignettes from the acclaimed Harrison's Self-Assessment and Board Review. Latest podcast:
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My brain is magic: a sensory-seeking celebration Prasha Sooful, Allied Health Clinical Educator based at RDH recently published a children's picture book called My brain is magic: a senosry-seeking celebration. Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud and roar like a lion, celebrate the many things that it can be! This sensory-seeking celebration shines a light on neurodiversity and sensory processing in a fun and action-packed way for all children to enjoy. Copies are available to purchase through Amazon, Dymocks and Booktopia. Price compare and explore kindle edition on Booko.com.au. |
NEW BOOKS
Check out the range of new books this month
Browse all new print and electronic titles. Read new eBooks from any device using your NTG LAN login.
New books can be sent to you via internal mail or you can pick them up from your nearest library.
WHAT YOU'RE SAYING
" I appreciate having access to Health Library. It is a great resource. The librarians are very knowledgeable, helpful and always very prompt. I find the librarians are great time saver, when you cannot find what you are trying to search yourself, as they can suggest different keywords or run searches for you. Online training was helpful to improve my literature search skills. I also love that library books can be delivered to/returned from your workplace, saving my trip to the library. "
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NT HEALTH RESEARCH
Workplace education program fosters a new generation of health librarians Outlines a Library Cadetship that has been designed for graduates as an entry level paid position coupled with a workplace training program. The success of the program provides evidence for new entry level positions, enriched by workplace training in health sciences libraries. Anderson A,Ang E,Kahkonen S et al. 2023. Journal of Hospital Librarianship
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Epidemiology, management and outcomes of Cryptococcus gattii infections: a 22-year cohort
Describes a 22-year cohort study from Australia's Northern Territory to evaluate trends in epidemiology and management, and outcome predictors.
O'Hern JA,Koenen A,Janson S et al. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2023 Mar 6;17(3):e0011162
Non-typhoidal salmonella myocarditis: a disease manifestation not to be missed
This case highlights that cardiac involvement with myocarditis and/or pericarditis is an emerging (and likely underdiagnosed) manifestation of invasive NTS.
Vigneswaran N,Cheong E. Med J Aust. 2023 Mar 20;218(5):212-213
