Conversations with the leaders building for better

Ep. 15 - Navigating Scope of Practice in the Grey Areas of Regulation

Kate Rowan-Robinson, Chair of the Nursing Regulation Faculty, joins with to talk about navigating scope of practice in Australia’s healthcare system. Learn how nurses are expanding their roles while balancing competence, confidence, and authority in an evolving regulatory landscape.

Ep. 14 - Building Leaders with the CARE Framework at Ramsay Healthcare

Rebecca Rundle, Head of Learning at Ramsay Healthcare, joins Will as they explore Ramsay's shift from reactive to proactive learning. Discover how the CARE Leadership Framework empowers over 280 leaders to drive change and improve patient care, fostering a culture of continuous growth in healthcare.

Ep. 13 - Why Outcomes-Based Learning is the Future of Healthcare

In this episode - Will Egan chats with Dr. Jennifer Graebe, Senior Director of Nursing at the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), about the game-changing shift from time-based learning to an outcomes-based approach that’s transforming the way healthcare professionals grow.

Ep. 12 - Breaking Free from the ‘Default Script’ to Improve LGBTQIA+ Care

Tune in to discover how changing the default script can transform healthcare systems, foster inclusivity, and improve outcomes for marginalised communities.

Ep. 11 - Collaborative Efforts to Improve Maternity Services in South Western Sydney

In this Outcomes episode, Katie Farrell from South Western Sydney Local Health District and Nicole Greig, Project Manager for the Antenatal Redesign Project for SWSLHD, join the discussion to explore the challenges and innovations in maternity care.

Ep. 10 - The Stepped Approach to Developmental Pathways at Royal Children's Hospital

In episode 10 of Outcomes, we are joined by Bernadette O'Connor, the former Director of Allied Health at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. Bernadette brings over four decades of experience in health care, sharing her journey from a speech pathologist to leading major healthcare initiatives

Ep. 9 - How Guide Healthcare developed a new approach to Physiotherapy

In this episode, we are joined by Simon Kerrigan, Managing Director of Guide Healthcare. He dives the importance of allied health, highlighting key professions such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dieticians, and podiatrists.

Ep. 8 - Nurse Practitioners: Superheroes of Australian Healthcare

In this episode, Will is joined by Leanne Boase, CEO of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners. Leanne highlights how the persistent advocacy, determination, and lobbying efforts by nurse practitioners have led to significant changes in our healthcare system.

Ep. 7 - Digital Health: Driving Improvements in Patient Outcomes

In this episode, Will and Kate discuss what nursing informatics is, and provide examples of small and large projects that a nursing informatician, or digital nurse specialist gets involved in. Kate also shares many examples of the micro changes that electronic medical record (EMR) systems can help.

Ep. 6 - Planning for the Unexpected in Healthcare

Will Egan and Rory Tanner explore the realm of day surgery. Rory shares firsthand experiences and insights, starting with a gripping account of an anaphylactic event and its management using a recently implemented quality initiative.

Ep. 5 - Giving Consumers a Voice: The Role of Advocacy Agencies in Improving Health Outcomes

Dr Elizabeth Deveny opens up about how her personal experience navigating Australia’s healthcare system has fortified her determination to ensure all consumers can more easily engage with services.

Ep. 4 - Why Aged Care Providers Need Continuous Improvement Plans

In this episode, Andrea Waring details her extensive career in the healthcare and aged sectors, she explains her approach to continuous improvement and lays out some of her ideas for making the healthcare system more efficient and more empathetic.

Ep. 3 - The Importance of Understanding the Individual in Treating Addiction

Stefan Gruenert discusses the work undertaken by Odyssey House, and digs into emotional regulation and why it is such a vital part of treating addiction.

Ep. 2 - Education Matters: The Importance of Embracing New Approaches in Healthcare

Tony McGillion lays out Northern Health's strategic goals for the future and emphasises the importance of embracing technological advancement while maintaining the basics of patient interaction and communication.

Ep. 1 - How Technology Can Bring the Fun Back into Aged Care

In this episode, Rebecca explains why Infinite Care is passionate about bringing back joy to aged care for both residents and staff. She breaks down how they use technology such as podcasts and TikTok to engage with staff and residents.