Enjoy working overseas — safely
24 October, 2017 by Laini BennettWorking abroad can be a rewarding experience, but for health practitioners it can mean exposure to diseases not encountered locally. So how do you protect yourself and your team?
Self-disinfecting doorknobs fight microbial infection
18 October, 2017A textile that disinfects hands when touched reduces bacteria by more than 90%, and has multiple applications.
Register now for ACIPC 2017, 20 – 22 November 2017, Canberra ACT
15 October, 2017The ACIPC International Conference is Australasia's pre-eminent conference for Infection Prevention & Control professionals.
Hospital Disinfection: Reducing HAI rates
11 October, 2017 by Ivan Obreza, Senior Clinical Advisor, Diversey Australia & New ZealandEnvironmental cleaning and disinfection is a unique challenge.
Surgical masks provide insufficient protection
14 September, 2017A new study turns upside down long-held beliefs on infection control.
Pregnant first-time mums uncertain about vaccinations
11 September, 2017There is no mandated time point in Australia to discuss childhood vaccination with expectant parents.
Response to public health warnings key to preventing epidemics
07 September, 2017 by Dr Katherine Faull*We should remain aware and vigilant in our behaviours and responses to public health warnings and guidelines.
Managing influenza outbreaks in aged-care facilities
29 August, 2017 by Leng Boonwaat*A guide to protecting vulnerable residents from the flu.
How ready are you for mandatory respiratory protection?
28 August, 2017 by Cathryn MurphyThe ways infectious diseases are spread are complex and some infection control experts are questioning the current paradigm that dictates the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Probiotics formula reduces risk of sepsis in infants
25 August, 2017The discovery is good news for the developing world where 1 million babies die annually from sepsis.
Saliva test key to fast Zika diagnosis
24 August, 2017The discovery will speed up Zika diagnosis and reduce the virus's ability to spread.
New gold standard for invasive fungal infections
15 August, 2017Countless patients suffering from invasive fungal infections will benefit from new diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
Prima non nocere — new strategies are needed to eliminate preventable healthcare-associated infections
04 August, 2017 by Professor Lyn Gilbert*It is estimated that 5–10% of hospital inpatients develop healthcare-associated infections (HAI), many of which are preventable.
Monitoring steam sterilisation processes in hospitals
02 August, 2017 by René Vis*Steam sterilisation is the method of choice for the sanitising of medical devices within a hospital setting.
Improving infection prevention practices through consultation
01 August, 2017We speak with Dr Deverick Anderson about his role at the US-based Duke Infection Control Outreach Network (DICON) and the importance of collaborative research between clinicians.
