New Hand Hygiene Initiative: Clean In, Clean Out
13 September, 2014 by Ryan Mccann[hr]A study of the hand hygiene rates in some of Australia’s biggest hospitals has found patients could be routinely exposed to potentially deadly infectious bugs by doctors who are not following proper hygiene procedures, writes Narelle Shuh.[hr]
World Association for Infectious Diseases and Immunological Disorders Unveiled
13 September, 2014 by Ryan Mccann[hr]Founding of WAIDID, the World Association for Infectious Diseases and Immunological Disorders was unveiled at the Infectious Diseases World Summit in Shanghai in July.[hr]
Understanding the Value of Philanthropy
13 September, 2014 by Ryan Mccann[hr]Australians are a generous lot who believe in backing health and medical research. But there are some worrying trends emerging in this area of philanthropy. Misperceptions about the proposed Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) are a threat to Australia’s proud history of research firsts, writes Elizabeth Foley [hr]
Developments in patient care with focussed, point of care ultrasound
13 September, 2014 by ahhbPrius: Elegant solution to a slippery problem
12 September, 2014 by ahhb[hr]Patient falls are a major issue in hospitals and healthcare institutions. A primary cause of falls is patients wearing antiembolic stockings and slipping on tiled floors.[hr]
Corian: Corian® in healthcare environments
12 September, 2014 by ahhb[hr]Healthcare design’s first priority is to prevent infection. The surfaces you specify play a critical role in helping you create safer healthcare environments.[hr]
Antimicrobial Copper: Japan looks to antimicrobial copper olympics
12 September, 2014 by ahhb[hr]The germ fighting performance of Antimicrobial Copper surfaces at a Japanese hospital could help support moves to use it in the public areas of Tokyo’s ‘Summer Olympics’ in 2020.[hr]
Hill Rom: The Hill-Rom “Mobility is Life” concept
12 September, 2014 by ahhb[hr]Hill-Rom is committed to the concept that mobilising patients early and supporting their independence improves life – in the hospital and at home.[hr]
Ashmed: Discover a total intracavity ultrasound disinfection system
12 September, 2014 by ahhbAs easy as 1… 2… 3…
HIMAA: Ever considered a “C” change
12 September, 2014 by ahhbZimmer: What’s living on your tourniquet cuffs
12 September, 2014 by ahhbECC: 6th Australian and New Zealand falls prevention conference
12 September, 2014 by ahhbThe Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society is hosting the 6th Biennial Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention at Luna Park, Sydney, from the 16th – 18th November.
3M: Improving outcomes through collaboration
12 September, 2014 by ahhb[hr]Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are the most common healthcare complication affecting approximately 180,000 hospital patients a year, occupying almost two million bed daysi.[hr]
