Scientists targeted with "pandemic levels of abuse"
15 October, 2021Around 1 in 5 Australian scientists have said they experienced death threats and/or threats of physical or sexual violence after speaking to the media about COVID-19.
Sepsis in the spotlight
13 October, 2021 by Dr Carolyn Hullick*, Emergency Physician and Clinical Director, and Chris Boyd-Skinner*, Sepsis Program Manager, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareThe National Sepsis Program aims to improve sepsis outcomes for Australians by increasing awareness and recognition of sepsis, supporting clinicians, consumers and health service organisations.
A New Opportunity to Reduce Environmental Impacts From PPE Use
11 October, 2021Personal protective equipment plays a vital role in keeping healthcare workers safe and healthy from the daily hazards they encounter.
SPC and the Increasing Importance of Food Safety
09 October, 2021The ongoing COVID global pandemic continues to impact daily life and is projected to linger for some time.
The first and last lines of defence in the fight against the spread of infection
01 October, 2021We want to recognise our front line — all of our hard working nurses, doctors, emergency services, and the admin staff that support them.
Integrated Design for Improved Infection Control
01 October, 2021Ergotron was built on a desire to produce solutions that support the health and wellbeing of the individual and our vision is to be the world leader in improving how people work, learn, play and care for others.
Sparking National Conversations on Surgical Site Infections in Australia
01 October, 2021On May 20 2021, Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd hosted the inaugural Ethicon Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Symposium which sought to raise awareness on SSI, and the important role of SSI surveillance in Australia by bringing together leading experts in their fields to discuss the latest evidence, tools and resources.
Vic to use air purifiers as part of safe return-to-school plan
29 September, 2021The Department of Education and Training Victoria will be installing air purifiers in each public school classroom as part of its safe return-to-school plan.
2021 ACIPC International Conference returns this November
29 September, 2021The 2021 Australian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) International Conference will be held online from 8–10 November 2021.
Infection control in aged care
28 September, 2021 by Sean Rooney, Chief Executive Officer, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA)In recent times we have increased protections for older Australians in aged care, with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) leads in aged-care homes, high-rate vaccinations for residents and mandatory immunisation for staff.
Coating spray uses 'nanoworms' to kill COVID-19
17 September, 2021An antiviral surface coating technology developed at The University of Queensland could provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 and the flu.
The Conversation studies airborne COVID spread in hospitals
24 August, 2021 by Kirsty Buising and colleagues*Clearly, we cannot rebuild all our hospital ventilation systems to cope with the current outbreak. However, there are tangible things that can be done now and in future.
Purpose building quarantine facilities
23 August, 2021The Australian Government is working with the states and territories to purpose build quarantine accommodation hubs outside of major cities.
Smart nanotech fights fungal infections
18 August, 2021New nanobiotechnology has demonstrated a remarkable ability to battle one of the most invasive and resistant fungal infections — Candida albicans.
GPs and pharmacists urge all Australians to get vaccinated
12 August, 2021The RACGP is also urging patients to receive both COVID-19 vaccine doses from the same vaccinator.
