Telehealth specialist consultations a win for regional patients
17 October, 2012 by John ConnoleParticipating GPs and specialists can now offer video telehealth consultations as part of the Federal Government’s $620 million “Connecting Health Services with the Future” program, cutting down onerous travel time for regional patients. Jarrod Fitch reports.
Time is still muscle
15 October, 2012 by John ConnoleTime remains critical in the system of care for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction [heart attack], write Lorelle Martin, Carolyn Naismith, Associate Professor Omar Farouque and Simon Judkins.
French hospital mandates copper surfaces
09 October, 2012 by John ConnoleEurope is getting behind the use of antimicrobial copper to help fight hospital infections.
Landmark time for e-health in Australia
08 October, 2012 by John ConnoleA national e-health system is well on its way and seamless alignment is now within our reach, writes Dr Chris Mitchell.
IV management - Advancing catheter securement
05 October, 2012 by John ConnoleIntravascular catheters are the most frequently used medical devices1 in hospitals and enable fast infusion of often lifesaving medications and fluids, delivered directly into the blood stream.
R.I.P. MRSA
04 October, 2012 by John ConnoleSAFE AND EFFECTIVE INFECTION CONTROL WITH AUSTRALIAN COMPANY
Personal hand sanitisers
02 October, 2012 by John ConnoleWe use our hands to do things all the time. Our hands are great carriers of germs. Infection control experts have identified the hands as being the number one method whereby germs are transferred from one person to another. They regularly reinforce the good hand hygiene message in the prevention of disease outbreaks to healthcare workers and to the general public.
The always on copper defence
28 September, 2012 by John ConnoleNew scientific studies continue to prove that antimicrobial copper surfaces provide a constant barrier to germs.
3M announces changes and a new chapter for Australia’s original patient warming brands
26 September, 2012 by John Connole3M champions patient warming in Australia Following the acquisition of Arizant Healthcare in October 2010, 3M has been working to integrate the Bair Hugger patient warming and Ranger fluid warming brands into the Infection Prevention Division of 3M healthcare globally. In Australia, as of 1 January, 2012 3M Healthcare will be stepping-up its involvement in these brands and supporting their operational functions including research and development capabilities.
Reconciling patients and health professionals' perspectives for quality and safety in healthcare
25 September, 2012 by John ConnoleAll health professionals have important roles to play in actively affording patient safety through infection prevention and control, write Dr Ramon Z Shaban, Mary-Rose Godsell and Professor Jenny Gamble.
Coregas - Your medical gas supply partner
22 September, 2012 by John ConnoleCoregas is a group business of Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety - a division of Wesfarmers Limited.
Kimberly-Clark Professional - Leads new hand hygiene initiative
18 September, 2012 by John ConnoleEach year around 200,000 cases of Health Care Associated Infections (HAIs) occur in Australia contributing to more than 7,000 deaths (1). Good hand hygiene is critical to reducing the spread of HAIs by breaking the chain of infection.
The right mattress covers assists in combating c-diff bacteria
17 September, 2012 by John ConnoleThe recent detection of the bacterium Clostridium difficile (C-diff) in Australia has sparked concerns among healthcare experts of a possible outbreak of this new Super Bug, in February this year, three patients at a Melbourne hospital were detected as carrying the bacteria and last November another 10 from a Melbourne aged care facility also tested positive to the bacteria.
Next generation e-Health - Providing better care and communication
15 September, 2012 by John ConnoleEmerging Health Solutions (EHS) was designed for Australian hospitals by Australian clinicians, this secure, web-based clinical information system provides quality patient care by improving clinical communications, creating effective and efficient processes, and aiding risk identification and management.
