Safeguarding Healthcare leads you through the intricate corridors of hospitals, taking you behind closed doors on an extraordinary journey. This is the podcast that holds a stethoscope to the beating heart of hospitals to reveal the reasoning behind the clinical governance decision making process. Join host, Dr David Rankin, a 35-year veteran of medical administration, as he puts some of Australia’s most senior hospital managers in the hot seat to challenge them with major and often complex ...
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Audiences are increasingly tuning in to podcasts. Is it any wonder? Podcasts are easier to access, the quality is better than ever, and more podcasts are available on a range of topics and interests. The number of consumers who regularly listen to on-demand ‘talk’ audio is in the millions in Australia and steadily growing. Research continues to show that podcasting provides a deeper level of engagement than many other forms of media – podcast audiences are actively listening to their favouri ...
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What is Clinical Governance and what is the role of the Director of a healthcare organisation in ensuring the care that is provided is safe? In this episode, Dr David Rankin takes an unfortunate scenario that is not uncommon in the modern hospital. He explores the meaning of clinical governance with a range of senior medical administrators and then…
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What would you do if you discovered that one of your gynecologists had lied about their credentials? What are the implications for patients, staff, and the hospital at large? In this episode of ‘Safeguarding Healthcare’, Dr David Rankin discusses this challenging scenario with Dr Simon Fraser, Senior Medical Advisor at Medibank, and a Board member …
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Where do you draw the line when assessing if a surgeon is qualified to undertake specific surgery? How do you determine their scope of clinical practice, and what happens if you have doubts? In this episode of 'Safeguarding Healthcare’, host Dr David Rankin and Dr Leah Barrett-Beck explore a challenging scenario. Learn about the importance of crede…
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A registrar is found asleep with his phone turned off during a serious emergency. In this episode of ‘Safeguarding Healthcare’, host Dr David Rankin poses a scenario involving a senior obstetric registrar who fails to respond to urgent calls during what has been a quiet shift. Dr. Rachel Cheong, the Director of Medical Services at Barwon Health in …
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How do you deal with an anaesthetist who may have been sampling leftover fentanyl? In this episode of “Safeguarding Healthcare - the Essentials of Clinical Governance,” Dr David Rankin explores a complex scenario involving suspected drug misuse, unravelling the intricate threads of patient safety, staff well-being, and organisational culture. Dr Su…
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In this episode of ‘Safeguarding Healthcare’, Dr David Rankin delves into the complexities of medical administration with guest Dr Bahare Moradi, the Acting Director of Medical Services at the Royal North Shore Hospital in northern Sydney. Together, they dissect a common scenario involving a surgical registrar facing a challenging appendectomy. Dr …
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Compliance issues can be fraught. Engaging senior staff can be more like herding cats. In this episode of ‘Safeguarding Healthcare’, Dr David Rankin highlights the challenges faced by medical administrators focusing on the low compliance rates among hospital staff, especially senior medical professionals, with essential training requirements such a…
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What would you do if you found surgical instruments not being sterilised? In this episode of 'Safeguarding Healthcare – the Essentials of Clinical Governance', Dr David Rankin presents such a scenario to Professor Mary O'Reilly, Chief Medical Officer at Austin Health in Melbourne and an infectious disease specialist. Together, they navigate the aft…
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In this episode of 'Safeguarding Healthcare – the Essentials of Clinical Governance', Dr David Rankin explores the complexities of medical administration with Dr Paul Eleftheriou, Principal at Nous Group and former Chief Medical Officer at Western Health. They discuss a hypothetical scenario where tension between medical and nursing staff has contr…
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How will artificial intelligence influence healthcare in the near future; what is the potential and what are the pitfalls? In this episode of ‘Safeguarding Healthcare - the Essentials of Clinical Governance’, host Dr David Rankin challenges senior healthcare administrator and healthcare futurist Professor Erwin Loh with a striking scenario. Togethe…
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What would you do if a senior psychiatrist was slacking off, and staff had gone behind management’s back to report the matter? In this episode of Safeguarding Healthcare, Dr David Rankin presents Dr Leigh Haysom, the Clinical Director of Adolescent Health and Director of Medical Services for NSW’s Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network, …
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In this episode of ‘Safeguarding Healthcare – the Essentials of Clinical Governance’, host Dr David Rankin interviews Professor Andrew Johnson from James Cook University, a veteran medical administrator now working as a consultant. They dissect the importance of measuring improvement effectively and addressing risk tolerance within the hospital sys…
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In this episode of "Safeguarding Healthcare – the Essentials of Clinical Governance," Dr. Liz Mullins, the Director of Medical Services for Bega Valley Health Service, discusses engaging surgical staff in quarterly specialist craft group meetings with host Dr David Rankin. They address issues of relevance, consultation and the importance of mutual …
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What does a medical administrator do when a patient who suffers complications from surgery complains that they weren’t warned? In this episode of Safeguarding Healthcare, Dr David Rankin delves into the intricate world of informed consent with Dr Tony Sara, who is a Medical Advisor at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, President of the Aus…
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What does a medical administrator do when an aging, small town local doctor, in a region with medical staff shortage, starts to get too tired and makes mistakes? In this episode of Safeguarding Healthcare, host Dr David Rankin is in discussion with Associate Professor Kathleen Atkinson. Kath is a very senior clinician and medical administrator with…
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What are the best approaches to being an effective medical department manager — even if you come to the job reluctantly? In this episode of Safeguarding Healthcare, host Dr David Rankin speaks with Dr Simon Collins about the challenges faced by medical department heads, focusing on a hypothetical scenario involving tensions between emergency and an…
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Treating Tragedy with Restorative Justice
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When an inpatient takes his own life, it sparks myriad issues and concerns for any medical administrator. In this episode, Dr David Rankin and Dr Nick O'Connor explore the challenges of medical administration in this tragic scenario, through the lens of the restorative justice approach. Dr O’Connor is the Clinical Lead of the Mental Health Patient …
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How would a seasoned medical administrator handle a doctor whose eyesight is failing? In this episode of Safeguarding Healthcare Dr David Rankin delves into the complex world of medical administration with the Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Acting Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Western Health, Dr Rupert Sherwood. Dr Sherwood is presented…
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An infant lost: navigating ethical quandaries
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In this episode of Safeguarding Healthcare, we look at what would happen in a hospital when a newborn dies after a mother and midwife choose to ignore hospital protocols. Host and veteran medical administrator Dr David Rankin presents a senior NSW Health Ministry medical advisor, Dr Paul Douglas, with this hot-button scenario, in a medical landscap…
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In this episode of Safeguarding Healthcare, seasoned medical administrator Professor Gavin Frost and host Dr David Rankin discuss the complex scenario of a young, enthusiastic surgeon who is proposing a novel technique for pediatric diabetes management. They discuss the challenges, considerations, and stakeholder involvement necessary for such a ve…
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Contagious insights – managing worsening infection rates
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In this episode, another senior medical administrator is confronted with a challenging scenario: how to address high hospital-acquired infection rates. Clinical governance veteran Dr David Rankin speaks with Dr Peter Lowthian, who has worked as a Director of Medical Services and who currently serves on the boards of a large private hospital and the…
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In this episode of Safeguarding Healthcare, we take a deep dive into the world of healthcare audits, their benefits, and pitfalls. Clinical governance veteran Dr David Rankin speaks with Brigadier Dr Darrell Duncan, a highly experienced administrator who is currently responsible for reviewing the standards of care provided to members of the Austral…
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Let veteran medical administrator Dr David Rankin be your guide through another minefield, as he challenges a senior hospital medical administrator with a staffing situation that threatens to impact patient safety. Dr Rankin explores a complex scenario involving an aging senior surgeon with Professor Alan Sandford AM, the Director of Medical Academ…
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Navigating the nightmare of wrong site surgery
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What should administrators do and what’s best for the patient and the hospital when a terrible mistake takes place? In this episode of "Safeguarding Healthcare”, Dr. David Rankin hosts Dr. Helen Parsons, the District Director Medical Services for the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, as they delve into a nightmare scenario – a wrong-site…
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Introducing: Safeguarding Healthcare - the essentials of clinical governance
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Step behind hospital doors and explore the intricate world of patient safety with “Safeguarding Healthcare – the Essentials of Clinical Governance”. In each episode, veteran hospital administrator Dr David Rankin puts senior hospital officials in the hot seat, challenging them with difficult hypotheticals. Delve into the most contentious issues in …
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S5E24 Summer Series: Why podcasts are an essential marketing tool
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SUMMER SERIES: For brands still on the fence about creating a podcast, Fatima Zaidi, CEO of Quill Inc, has the stats to back up their effectiveness. Are branded podcasts effective? Absolutely, if done right, says Fatima Zaidi, CEO of Quill Inc - and she has the stats to back it up. Fatima joins co-hosts Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman to discu…
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S5E23 Summer Series: Narrative podcasting with a master producer
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SUMMER SERIES: We spoke to Ian Walker, one of Australia's leading Podcast Executive Producers, about how the ABC produces its high-end narrative podcasts. And it's an episode packed with lessons for brands. Just a note that, since recording this episode and after 7 years at the ABC, Ian is now Senior Executive Producer, factual and scripted podcast…
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S5E22 Summer Series: Correctly clearing copyrighted music for podcasts
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SUMMER SERIES: Questions around music licensing for podcasts are so frequent that we sought definitive clarification from a leading expert in the space, and that's Deborah Mannis Gardner, President of DMG Clearances. This is an outstanding reference episode for any time music is on the table. Navigating copyrighted music for podcasts can be a trick…
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S5E21 Summer Series: Branded audio nailed with Steve Pratt
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SUMMER SERIES: We are often asked what is the return on investment for brands creating a podcast. Steve Pratt is a leading voice in the branded podcast space, so let's revisit his views on ROI based on the growing amount of consumption and engagement data at his finger tips. Some people have a way of making observations that resonate. Steve Pratt i…
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S5E20 Summer Series: The why and how of podcasting in 2021
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SUMMER SERIES: 2021 saw continued progress in podcasting, despite the ongoing pandemic. So let's look back on our predictions for the year - did more brands take our advice and embrace the medium? So, you're considering adding a podcast to your marketing mix this year, but are you 100% sure why and how to start? Podcasting has proven to be pandemic…
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S5E19 What the growth in distribution opportunities means for your podcast
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As fast as podcasts are created, so distribution opportunities seem to grow. It's mostly good news, but how do podcast producers navigate this growing landscape to take best advantage? Rob Greenlee, VP of Content & Partnerships at Libsyn and AdvertiseCast joins co-hosts Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman to discuss what it all means for podcaster…
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S5E18 Why podcasts are an essential marketing tool
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Are branded podcasts effective? Absolutely, if done right, says Fatima Zaidi, CEO of Quill Inc - and she has the stats to back it up. Fatima joins co-hosts Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman to discuss the impact and benefits of a podcast on your brand. Fatima also talks measuring return on investment and the role of podcasts in strategic communi…
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S5E17 Discover what’s hot and what’s not with Hot Pod’s new lead writer Ashley Carman
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Hot Pod is an industry staple – a newsletter that covers important podcast happenings. New lead writer and editor of Hot Pod, Ashley Carman, joins co-hosts Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman to give her take on the current and future state of podcasting. Ashley has big shoes to fill, taking over from Hot Pod founder, Nick Quah. But she’s no newbi…
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S5E16 Turning lemons into podcast lemonade
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From experiencing the tragedy of the opioid crisis to providing insight on real issues, in a way that creates joy, Jess Cordova Kramer – along with Stephanie Wittels Wachs – found a way to turn lemons into lemonade, with Lemonada Media. Jess, CEO and Co-Founder of podcast network Lemonada, joins co-hosts Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman to disc…
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S5E15 Correctly clearing copyrighted music for podcasts
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Navigating copyrighted music for podcasts can be a tricky enterprise, particularly for the uninitiated. But is there more nuance to it? Is there safety only in using composers and royalty-free music sites? Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Founder of DMG Clearances, talks to co-hosts, Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman about the world of music clearances a…
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Crooked Media is the podcast network best known for its flagship podcast Pod Save America. The show not only boasts extraordinary download numbers but has an enviable record of producing some of the most listened to, host-read ads in the business. Sandy Girard, SVP of Programming at Crooked Media, joins co-hosts Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman…
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S5E13 Narrative podcasting with a master producer
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Australian podcasts are competitive on a global scale and a lot of the credit for this goes to Ian Walker, Executive Producer – Narrative Non-Fiction at ABC Audio Studios. Ian’s been responsible for dozens of podcasts, including the hit kids show Short & Curly and the award-winning true crime series Unravel. Ian joins co-hosts Nick Schildberger and…
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S5E12 UK podcasting – a world away but not that far apart
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In this episode we head to little Britain to find out what's happening with their BIG growth in podcasting. Jake Warren, Founder and CEO of Bristol-based podcast agency, Message Heard, talks to co-hosts Nick Schildberger and Nicole Goodman about the UK podcasting scene, branded podcasting and his keys to making successful, original audio. Podcastin…
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