Overview: This audit examined the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of managing high-value Computed Tomography (CT) and Medical Resonance (MR) scanners in public hospitals. We found that these imaging services are not being managed economically, efficiently or effectively across Victoria. The cost-effectiveness of delivering CT and MR imaging services varies widely across health services. Some CT and...

This report summarises the results of the financial audits of 87 Victorian public hospitals and 23 associated entities at 30 June 2014. It informs Parliament about significant issues identified during our audits and complements the assurance provided through individual audit opinions included in the entities’ annual reports. The report highlights the sector's financial sustainability risks...

In 2013–14, 1,621 cases of hospital-associated Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) were reported in Australian public hospitals. Overview SAB is a serious bloodstream infection that may be associated with hospital care. Hospitals aim to have as few cases as possible. The nationally agreed benchmark is no more than 2.0 SAB cases per 10,000 days of patient...

This report presents up-to-date statistics on cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease in Australia, as well as trends on hospitalisations from these chronic diseases. Summary This report is the third in a series by the National Centre for Monitoring Vascular Diseases at the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. It describes hospitalisations in the...

Presents key points and trends from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s latest biennial report about cancer in Australia. Introduction Cancer is a major cause of illness in Australia and has a substantial social and economic impact on individuals, families and the community. In 2014, it is estimated that 123,920 people will be diagnosed...