Copyright (c) 2009 Government of South Australia, Department of Health All rights reserved. http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au Recent documents in SA Health Publications en-us Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:47:26 PST 3600 http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/hazsub/2 http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/hazsub/2 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:22:21 PST The purpose of this guide is to inform manufacturers and wholesale dealers of their obligations under the Controlled Substances Act, 1984 and its regulations in simple easy to follow terms. It indicates the current legal requirements applying to the manufacture and wholesaling of poisons. Such requirements are subject to review and future modifications are to be anticipated. Keith G. McKellar Drugs Legislation Hazardous substances Industry http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/infec/3 http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/infec/3 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:05:15 PST The purpose of this guideline is to assist relevant authorities and operators of premises where the practice of skin penetration procedures such as acupuncture, tattooing, micropigmentation, body piercing, waxing, electrolysis or other hair removal/beauty therapies are undertaken, by providing information on how infection can occur and how the risk to clients, employees and the community can be minimised. South Australia. Dept. of Health Infection Hygiene Skin http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/infec/2 http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/infec/2 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:00:44 PST This manual describes agreed current infection control practices in South Australia. This work has been undertaken in response to an identified need for specific guidelines in this area. The guidelines, whenever possible, have been based on research findings. Where there is insufficient published research, consensus of infection control practitioners, infectious diseases physicians and microbiologists has been utilised. South Australian Health Commission Health facilities Sanitation Disinfection Communicable disease control Personnel http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/hos/15 http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/hos/15 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:50:38 PST The role of Glenside Hospital, in the context of the total health service system for the State of South Australia is that of a Governement funded psychiatric teaching facility, providing acute and chronic inpatient, out-patient treatment and care; rehabilitaion, day-care and outreach progammes and psycho-geriatric treatment and care for adult persons (aged 15 years and over) affected by mental disorder. Emphasis should be placed upon quality and continity of psychiayric care. South Australian Health Commission Hospitals Administration http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/med/10 http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/med/10 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:16:22 PST The aim of this document is to outline the design, operational, management, performance indicators and guidelines required to establish and/or maintain a Day Surgery service and to assist in fostering a reputation for excellence and best practice in meeting the needs of individuals in South Australia. South Australian Health Commission. Metropolitan Health Services Division Ambulatory surgery Benchmarking Management http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/envh/64 http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/envh/64 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:08:53 PST Dining establishments are listed alphabetically under restaurants, hotels and motels and grouped into total non-smoking, separate non-smoking room, segregated non-smoking area and non-smoking area by request. South Australian Health Commission. Health Promotion Programs Smoking Social aspects Directories http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/pop/52 http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/pop/52 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:56:48 PST This discussion paper aims to generate input and debate on the issues that affect men as well as consider the best ways to improve the health and well being of men. It is therefore important to workers in the field of human services and to planners and policy makers in this and other areas. South Australia. Dept. of Human Services Men's health Mental health Social conditions Quality of life Health services http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/mhs/28 http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/mhs/28 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:51:00 PST A listing of services and health organisations for people seeking mental health assistance. South Australia. Dept. of Health Mental health services Health promotion http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/hprom/27 http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/hprom/27 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:39:39 PST This gambling education report, was funded by the Gamblers Rehabilitation Fund to examine the current preventative strategies in schools at a state, national and international level and the opportunities for the development of gambling education initiatives in South Australian schools. Gambling education aims to warn young people about the possible impacts of gambling, and to support students with the information and skills necessary for them to make informed choices that will enhance their wellbeing. Loris Glass Gambling Compulsive behaviour Counselling Students Schools Health promotion http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/recrs/1 http://www.publications.health.sa.gov.au/recrs/1 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:32:21 PST With the publication of the 1973 report by the Committee of Medical Schools of the Australian Universities Commission (Karmel Report), medical manpower has become an increasingly topical subject in Australia. In recent times, there have been constant references in the media to the number of doctors available and to the likely impact that extra doctors will have on the Australian healthcare industry. This document discusses this issue. David Blaikie Personnel Doctors