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Health services assistance : supporting nursing in acute care by Austin, Kathryn
Call Number: 616.028 AUS :2
Publication Date: 2020
Essential Guide to Acute Care by Nicola Cooper; Paul Cramp; Kirsty Forrest
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2008
Starting with the concept of patients at risk, explains how to recognise and manage the generic altered physiology that accompanies acute illness. Practical case histories reinforce learning. Essential reading for anyone who looks after acutely ill adults, including final year medical students Nursing staff and allied professionals working in critical care.
Ward based critical care by Sally A Smith, Alistair Challinor, and Ann M. Price
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2010
This book aims to guide practitioners in the initial management of the critically ill patient within the ward setting. It is aimed at a range of healthcare professionals including junior doctors, registered nurses physiotherapists and students.

Building Professional Nursing Communication by Jill Lawrence; Cheryl Perrin; Eleanor Kiernan
Call Number: 610.696 BUI
Publication Date: 2015
Chapter 5: Building transcultural skills for professional contexts / Jill Lawrence -- Introduction -- Defining culture -- Cultural difference -- Healthcare culture -- The impact of spiritual beliefs on medical decision-making -- Developing cross-cultural practices -- Tips for working with interpreters.
Communicating in the Health Sciences by Joy Higgs; Rola Ajjawi; Lindy McAllister; Franziska Trede; Stephen Loftus
Call Number: 610.14 HIG:3
Publication Date: 2012
Explores the communication issues facing students and professionals in the health sciences. Addresses interpersonal communication; preparation for effective study; writing records, referrals and academic pieces; intercultural communication; and leading groups. It also includes a chapter on 'Digital Communication in a Networked World."
Communicating Quality and Safety in Health Care by Rick Iedema; Donella Piper; Marie Manidis
Call Number: 610.696 COM
Publication Date: 2015
Provides real-time communication scenarios and case studies. The book engages healthcare trainees from across medicine, nursing and allied health services in a discussion of the communication demands that confront today's healthcare teams. This book explains the role of communication in mental health, emergency medicine, intensive care and a wide range of other health service and community care contexts.Sets out the principal components and strategies of good communication.
Communication for Health Care Practice by Amanda Henderson
Call Number: 610.696 HEN
Publication Date: 2019
Provides nursing and health care students with advice to guide them through the varied health care environments they will encounter when working in clinical settings.The book offers practical advice on topics such as: client-oriented communication strategies that advance client wellbeing; appreciation of the diversity and complexity of communication in health care organisations (including communication with professional and regulatory systems); communication within and across teams and, self-care to encourage maintenance of one's own emotional and physical wellbeing
Communication Skills in Nursing, Health and Social Care by Moss, Bernard
Call Number: 610.696 MOS :5
Publication Date: 2020
Presented in a unique and easy-to-use dictionary format, this practical guide will help students and practitioners understand and apply the principles of effective communication. From the 'how to' practicalities through to challenges and honing existing skills, this book will ensure they have the confidence and knowledge to communicate skilfully and successfully in many different contexts and settings.The new edition features: New chapter entries covering empathy, documentation and simulation Group exercises added in each chapter New information on National Accessible Information Standards on learning difficulties
Critical Conversations in Healthcare, Second Edition by Cheri Clancy
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2019
Provides scripts and scenarios to facilitate better, more effective communication in healthcare settings. Chapters feature do's and don'ts, reflective questions, and practical tools to help you improve your on-the-job interactions.
Critical conversations for patient safety: an essential guide for health professionals by Levett-Jones, Tracy
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2019
Addresses the critical relationship between communication and patient safety.
Therapeutic Communications for Health Care Professionals by Carol D. Tamparo; Wilburta Q. Lindh
Call Number: 610.696 TAM :4
Publication Date: 2017
Guide to patient interactions in today's clinical care settings. Effective communication can ease patient anxiety, increase compliance, and enhance health care interactions for all, especially when dealing with life-altering illness, death and dying, depression, substance abuse, and other situations where patient behaviors can be unpredictable.
Explores both the good and bad responses caregivers have to stressful scenarios, as well as techniques for improvement.

Building Professional Nursing Communication by Jill Lawrence; Cheryl Perrin; Eleanor Kiernan
Call Number: 610.696 BUI
Publication Date: 2015
Chapter 5: Building transcultural skills for professional contexts / Jill Lawrence -- Introduction -- Defining culture -- Cultural difference -- Healthcare culture -- The impact of spiritual beliefs on medical decision-making -- Developing cross-cultural practices -- Tips for working with interpreters.
Cultural Awareness in Nursing and Health Care by Karen Holland; Christine Hogg
Call Number: 610.73 HOL :2
Publication Date: 2010
The text explores the many sensitive issues of culture, race and ethnicity as they affect patient care, including: -health and illness beliefs, and their relationship to religious beliefs -mental health and culture -men's & women's health in a multicultural society -caring for older people, death and bereavement. Cultural care including migration and asylum seekers. This book is essential reading for all nursing students, as well as midwifery, allied health and health and social care students.
Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness by Rachel E. Spector
Call Number: 362.10425 SPE :8
Publication Date: 2012
Promotes an awareness of the dimensions and complexities involved in caring for people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Examines the differences existing within North America by probing the health care system and consumers, and examples of traditional health beliefs and practices among selected populations. An emphasis on the influences of recent social, political, and demographic changes helps to explore the issues and perceptions of health and illness today. An essential for any health-care professional, this book sets the standard for cultural perspectives and more importantly, health balance of the person, both within one's being-physical, mental, and spiritual-and in the outside world-natural, communal, and metaphysical.
Culture, Diversity and Health in Australia by Tinashe Dune; Kim McLeod: Robyn Williams (Editor)
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2021
This text, drawing on experts from a range of disciplines, including public health, nursing and sociology, shows how the theory and practice of cultural safety can inform effective health care practices with all kinds of diverse populations.

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Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care by Susan Alvare Hedman
Call Number: 362.0425 HED :3
Publication Date: 2018
Information on long-term care, as well as some material on subacute and acute care. Contains: information on resident rights, ways to promote independence, prevent abuse and neglect, person-centered care, culture change, infection prevention, anatomy and physiology, changes of aging and observing and reporting, nutrition, special diets, feeding techniques, pre- and post-operative care, mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, artificial airways.
Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants - Soft Cover Version by Sheila A. Sorrentino; Leighann Remmert
Call Number: 610.730698 SOR :9
Publication Date: 2016
This book prepares you to work in long-term care, acute care, and subacute care settings. This book includes step-by-step instructions for over 100 nursing assistant procedures. There is a practice scenario in each chapter to help you develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Nursing Assistant by Barbara Acello; Barbara Hegner; Esther Caldwell
Call Number: 610.730698 ACE:11
Publication Date: 2015
Prepares nursing assistants for meaningful careers in acute care, long-term care, and home health. Walks you through more than 150 procedures, including key skills in patient handling and transfers, wound care, communication, safety, and record keeping, as well as special care procedures for patients with medical devices, catheters, and physical or mental impairments
Clinical Skills for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners by Angela Whelan (Editor); Elaine Hughes (Editor)
Call Number: 610.73 WHE:2
Publication Date: 2016
This book is divided into three sections; the first looks at accountability, communication and record keeping. Section two explores respiratory care, pulse, blood glucose management and catheter care. Section three outlines medication and intravenous cannulation
Essential Knowledge and Skills for Healthcare Assistants by Zoë Rawles
Call Number: 610.730698 RAW
Publication Date: 2013
Covering essential components of healthcare assistant and assistant practitioner roles, this book equips you with the necessary clinical skills for your profession. Also provides the safest and most effective patient care possible. Includes information on accountability, communication skills, confidentiality and reflection.

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Microbiology and infection control for health professionals
Call Number: 616.01 LEE :6
Publication Date: 2015
An Australian microbiology text with a focus on infection control for nursing and allied health students. Provides a comprehensive guide to microbiology, infectious diseases and infection control. This edition provides updates in new diagnostic techniques and improved guidelines for antibiotic use and infection control. Where appropriate, the emphasis is placed on Australian data, the incidence of diseases in Australia, and Australian guidelines for infection control practices.
Infection control manual for healthcare professionals
Call Number: 616.9 SHI
Publication Date: 2016
This practical manual is designed to provide comprehensive information to assist trainees in acquiring the essential knowledge and skills as described by the competency units HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures.
Infection control essential practices and procedures for Australian Hospitals by Working Pictures
Call Number: DVD 363.153 WOR
Publication Date: 2011
Training manual. CD, DVD and notes.
Hazards, risk assessment, basic hygiene, spills, handling & disposal of sharps & waste, sterilizing, disinfection, linen, food services safety, infectious illnesses, infection control.

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The Human Body in Health and Illness by Barbara Herlihy
Call Number: 612 HER: ANZ (2022)
Publication Date: 2022
This Study Guide has been written to accompany the Australia and New Zealand adaptation of Herlihy's The Human Body in Health and Illness – a comprehensive text for beginner level students studying anatomy and physiology.
The Respiratory System by Andrew Davies; Carl Moores
Call Number: 612 DAV :2
Publication Date: 2010
Part of the popular Systems of the Body series, this fully integrated textbook on the respiratory system encompasses the related anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. Appreciated by a range of allied health students and professionals.
The Digestive System by Margaret E. Smith; Dion G. Morton
Call Number: 612.3 SMI :2
Publication Date: 2010
This is an integrated textbook on the digestive system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system.
The Musculoskeletal System by Philip Sambrook (Editor); Leslie Schrieber (Editor); Andrew Ellis (Editor); Thomas K. F. Taylor (Editor)
Call Number: 616.7 SAM :2
Publication Date: 2010
This is an integrated textbook on the musculoskeletal system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system.
The Nervous System by Adina T. Michael-Titus; Patricia Revest; Peter Shortland
Call Number: 612.8 MIC :2
Publication Date: 2010
This is an integrated textbook on the nervous system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system.
The Renal System by Michael Field; Carol Pollock; David Harris
Call Number: 612.46 FIE :2
Publication Date: 2010
This is an integrated textbook on the renal system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system.
The Endocrine System by Joy P. Hinson; Peter Raven; Shern L. Chew
Call Number: 612.4 HIN :2
Publication Date: 2010
This is an integrated textbook on the endocrine system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system,.

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Basic Math for Nursing and Allied Health by Lynn M. Egler
Call Number: 615.14 EGL
Publication Date: 2014

Moving & handling Essential principles Australian hospitals training manual DVD363.156 WOR

Promoting independence, Making your work environment safer, Risk assessment/transfer plans, Posture & movement, The latest movement & handling techniques in relation to: Beds, General transfer situations, Chairs, Support while working, managing a fall, Toileting & washing.

The Promise of Assistive Technology to Enhance Activity and Work Participation by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Board on Health Care Services; Committee on the Use of Selected Assistive Products and Technologies in Eliminating or Reducing the Effects of Impairments; Jennifer Lalitha Flaubert (Editor); Carol Mason Spicer (Editor); Alan M. Jette (Editor)
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2017
The Promise of Assistive Technology to Enhance Activity and Work Participation provides an analysis of selected assistive products and technologies, including wheeled and seated mobility devices, upper-extremity prostheses, and products and technologies selected by the committee that pertain to hearing and to communication and speech in adults.

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Health & Safety Guidelines in Australian Hospitals Training manual DVD 363.156 WOR

Hazard awareness, Slips, trips & falls, Moving & handling, Emergency response, Electrical safety, Heat hazards, Infection control, Hygiene guidelines, Security, Hazardous substances, Laundry & kitchen safety, Waste disposal, Aggression management, Stress management. Accompanies a DVD.

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Behaviour management & communication issues Australian Hospitals & Health Care Facilities Training Manual

DVD 363.156 WOR

Aggression, Challenging behavior, Risk assessments, Incident reporting, Reducing the risk of challenging behaviour, Protection measures for hospital personnel, Promoting patient compatibility, Communication skills, Conflict resolution, Managing aggressive situations, Employee stress.

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A practical guide to end of life care by Sadler, Clair
Call Number: 616.029 PRA
Publication Date: 2015
Palliative and End of Life Care in Nursing by Jane Nicol; Brian Nyatanga
Call Number: 610.7361 PAL :2
Publication Date: 2017
Palliative Care Nursing by Marianne Matzo (Editor); Deborah Witt Sherman (Editor)
Call Number: 610.7361 PAL :4
Publication Date: 2014

ARTICLE: Revision of hospital work organization using nurse and healthcare assistant workload indicators as decision aid tools.

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Mental health across the lifespan: A handbook by Ed. Mary Steen, Michael Thomas
Call Number: 362.19689 MEN
Publication Date: 2016
Introduction to mental health for students. Reference for medical professions, health visitors and allied health professionals who have no mental health training but often work with those who do.
Mental health care : an introduction for health professionals by Hungerford, Catherine.
Call Number: 362.2 MEN: 4
Publication Date: 2021
Written for students who will be future health professionals working in allied health and medical environments. A blend of theory and practice that will enable students to think carefully about the issues involved in mental health care and help to develop strategies for working effectively with people across the lifespan and from diverse cultures.
Mental health care: an introduction for health professionals by C. Hungerford, R. Clancy, G. Murphy, and K. Doyle
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2020
Written for students who will be future health professionals working in allied health and medical environments. A blend of theory and practice that will enable students to think carefully about the issues involved in mental health care and help to develop strategies for working effectively with people across the lifespan and from diverse cultures.

Anatomy and Physiology for Dummies by Erin Odya; Maggie A. Norris
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 9781119345367
Publication Date: 2017
Anatomy and Physiology Workbook for Dummies with Online Practice by Erin Odya; Pat DuPree
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 9781119473589
Publication Date: 2018
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology by Valerie C. Scanlon; Tina Sanders
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2018
A student-friendly writing style, superb art program, and learning opportunities in every chapter build a firm foundation in this must-know subject to ensure success.
Essentials of human anatomy & physiology
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2021
Offers just the right balance of anatomy, physiology, and clinical coverage, engaging new chapter previews help learners hone in on what structures and functions they are studying, how they function, and why they are important to learn. Also available as an hardcopy at Moorabbin Library at 612 MAR:13
Fundamentals of anatomy & physiology
Call Number: 612 MAR :11
Publication Date: 2018
This title helps students succeed in the challenging A&P course with an easy-to-understand narrative, precise visuals, and steadfast accuracy. With the eleventh edition, the author team draws from recent research exploring how students use and digest visual information to help students use art more effectively to learn anatomy and physiology.
The Human Body in Health and Illness by Barbara Herlihy
Call Number: 612 HER: ANZ (2022)
Publication Date: 2022
This Study Guide has been written to accompany the Australia and New Zealand adaptation of Herlihy's The Human Body in Health and Illness – a comprehensive text for beginner level students studying anatomy and physiology.
Martini's atlas of the Human Body
Call Number: 612 MAR :11
Publication Date: 2019
The Atlas supplements the textbook with an abundant collection of anatomy photographs, radiology scans, and embryology summaries. The radiology scans help students visualize deep anatomical structures and encourage them to become familiar with the types of images seen in a clinical setting. The embryology summaries depict the developmental origins of major tissues, organs, and body systems.
Structure and Function of the Body - Softcover
Call Number: 612 THI: 15
Publication Date: 2015
Takes readers through the normal structure and function of the human body and what the body does to maintain homeostasis. Contains a full-color, semi-transparent insert depicting the human body (male and female) in layers. Each chapter includes key terms, word parts, and pronunciations to place a greater focus on medical terminology.

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Health services assistance.

ARTICLE: Revision of hospital work organization using nurse and healthcare assistant workload indicators as decision aid tools.