Ebola Epidemic Could Reach 10,000 New Cases a Week
15 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Ebola epidemic is still spreading in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia and projections show there could be up to 10,000 new cases a week by early December, the World Health Organization (WHO) Assistant Director General Bruce Aylward says.
Infection Control Features
13 September, 2014 by Ryan MccannAmbiguity - One of Our Greatest Infection Risks
Treatment Practices for Sepsis Infections Continue to Vary
10 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithTreatment practices for patients hospitalised with the potentially fatal infection known as sepsis will continue to vary because of individual differences between hospitals and countries, according to University of Adelaide researchers.
Human error results in 200 false death notices
15 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithHuman error has been provided as the reason erroneous death notices were generated for 200 patients being discharged from Austin Hospital in Melbourne recently. The problem occurred on 30 July when a computer file was saved to the wrong location, substituting the death notice for the standard patient discharge form. "Austin Health automatically notifies GPs when their patients are discharged from hospital," Austin Health communications director Taryn Sheehy said. "Notifications sent in the early hours of Wednesday, 30th July, incorrectly advised GPs that their patients, who had been discharged the previous day from the Austin Hospital, had died. Ms Sheehy said the fault was recognised within hours and all affected GP clinics were then notified. She added it was not linked to the introduction of a new booking system. "We apologised unreservedly to affected clinics who, for the most part, were very understanding about the error," Ms Sheehy said.
PSA Criticises Supermarket Health Checks
02 July, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_8461" align="alignright" width="161"] Grant Kardachi[/caption] Moves to provide health checks to consumers within the supermarket environment have been criticised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. National President of the PSA, Grant Kardachi, said Woolworths had stated it was hiring final year pharmacy students, graduating pharmacists and nurses to conduct health checks such as blood pressure and cholesterol in their stores.
Sanofi Paster Vaxigrants Winners Announced
24 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithSanofi Pasteur has awarded $100,000 in Vaxigrants sponsorships to five healthcare organisations to help increase local community immunisation rates and awareness about the benefits of vaccination.
Feedback Required on Exploring Healthcare Variation in Australia
29 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe management of common health conditions varies considerably depending upon where people live, according to new paper Exploring Healthcare Variation in Australia, released by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
New UQ Doctor of Medicine Program to Begin in 2015
04 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe University of Queensland will introduce a new Doctor of Medicine (MD) program in 2015, enhancing global opportunities for its postgraduate medical students.
The patients' perception of infection prevention and control in healthcare
17 September, 2013 by ahhbThe strategies healthcare facilities have in place to manage healthcare acquired infections need to take the patient into consideration, writes Marija Juraja.
Health Reform Opportunities for All in the Sector
23 August, 2012 by John ConnoleHealth Reform Opportunities for All in the Sector
