Prius: Elegant solution to a slippery problem

[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

[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

[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

[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

As easy as 1… 2… 3…

HIMAA: Ever considered a “C” change

Zimmer: What’s living on your tourniquet cuffs

ECC: 6th Australian and New Zealand falls prevention conference

The 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.

ACIPC: July conference update

Four months to go until ACIPC 2014

3M: Improving outcomes through collaboration

[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]

Air Liquide: TakeO2 the innovative solution for enhanced patient safety and cost savings in healthcare facilities

Air Liquide Healthcare is proud to introduce TAKEO2 TM, one of the world’s first digital integrated cylinders. Australia is one of the first countries outside of Europe to implement this new technology.

Terumo: Needlestick prevention

ResMed: NIV reduces death and improves quality of life in stable COPD1

[hr]Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) using adequate pressure support is an effective therapy for reducing CO2 in hypercapnic COPD patients123.[hr]

Invisa-Beam: Invisa-Beam® - The unique invention for falls prevention

In 2002,Canberra inventor, Basil Bautovich designed the first INVISA-BEAM® for his Mother. Although residing in an excellent nursing home, she was having nightly falls. Other falls prevention devices were tried, but proved unsuccessful; so, Basil decided to develop a new concept. His unique device, using a precise invisible beam, caught the first movement of the patient attempting to exit the bed. This was a crucial factor to allow the carer to attend to the patient before they could stand up and thus help prevent a fall. Once out of bed is too late!!

EBOS: Vernacare introduces new vernafem in Australia

[hr]Medical Product manufacturer Vernacare UK has just launched VernaFem, a new award winning pulp female urinal  – designed and developed in partnership with the UK NHS Trusts. The VernaFem robust form includes a wide base to increase  stability and capacity, combined with a wide opening to reduce spillage. Its curved design moulds to the female body for ease and comfort in a range of positions - from lying down to sitting.[hr]