How correct ultrasound disinfection procedures protect patients
01 March, 2019 by Jon Burdach, PhD, Head of Clinical Affairs, Nanosonics LimitedCorrect disinfection of re-usable medical devices, including ultrasound probes, is important to prevent infection transmission.
Disinfectant wipes: how good are they really?
01 March, 2019 by Ivan Obreza, Healthcare Sector LeaderWhen compared to traditional cleaning methods, wipes decrease the time to clean patient rooms by 23% and they reduce the human capital cost by around $50 per employee per day.
PVC dressings — comparing the old with the new
18 February, 2019 by Emily Larsen*, Nicole Marsh^, Professor Claire Rickard**With peripheral venous catheters failure unacceptably high, a new study identifies which dressings are the most likely to remain secure.
What really matters in hospital cleaning
11 February, 2019 by Lisa Hall*, Alison Farrington**A major Australian study examined cleaning processes in 11 large hospitals. Their findings are key to helping manage infection control.
Study: Hand hygiene low among paramedics
31 January, 2019A new study has found that, while basic hygiene standards were high, hand hygiene standards practised by paramedics appear to be "remarkably low".
Stethoscopes loaded with bacteria
20 December, 2018A new study has found that stethoscopes are loaded with diverse bacteria, including some that can cause healthcare-associated infections.
A new line of defence
01 December, 2018As the world's first non-leaching antimicrobial glove, GloveOn Protect is the next game-changing innovation for reducing healthcare associated infections (HAIs).
Sepsis rates dropping in men, but still higher than for women
29 October, 2018With the exception of Australia, Austria and New Zealand, over 30 countries in a sepsis study had higher rates of sepsis mortality in men than in women.
Hand-hygiene education for future doctors insufficient
29 October, 2018 by Dr Rajneesh Kaur^, Dr Holly Seale*Doctors are known for hand-hygiene non-compliance. Does this stem from medical students receiving insufficient education?
Staffing levels and infection prevention
09 October, 2018 by Brett Mitchell*Increased levels of nurse staffing seem to be associated with a decrease in the risk of acquiring HAIs.
Hospital privacy curtains breed bacteria
04 October, 2018A new study finds privacy curtains in patient rooms riddled with resistant bacteria, suggesting they should be changed or laundered regularly.
Product confusion in ultrasound disinfectants is a risk to patient safety
01 October, 2018Non-compliance in the adequate disinfection of surfaces and medical devices is a growing area of concern for infection control.
Reduce HAIs by up to 55%
26 September, 2018Even in high-income countries and in institutions with standard-of-care infection prevention and control measures, improvements may still be possible.
Hand hygiene Q&A
25 September, 2018With nurses making up 50% of the healthcare workforce, do nursing students receive sufficient education on hand hygiene? We find out.
Common antibiotic destroys superbug
24 September, 2018An adjusted antibiotic has successfully stopped superbugs Klebsiella and E. coli in their tracks, and could soon save 30,000 lives per annum.
