Callington Netbiokem DSAM+ disinfectant
01 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Callington Haven Pty LtdCallington's broad spectrum disinfectant Netbiokem DSAM+ offers quick and comprehensive protection for healthcare professionals and their patients.
Sorbent Professional TAD Hand Towel
01 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Solaris Paper Pty LtdSolaris Paper's Sorbent Professional TAD hand towel has gone through stringent testing to be awarded the official Australian Made logo.
Paediatricians support GPs to keep children out of hospital: pilot study
30 September, 2022Integrating paediatricians into GP consultations improves care for children and could ease emergency department burden, a pilot study shows.
The hidden costs of HAIs
30 September, 2022 by Tim Smith, CEO of Allied BioServices | Supplied by: Allied BioServicesLatest research indicates HAIs were the fifth leading cause of death in Australia in 2021.
Rising to the challenge of infection control
30 September, 2022 | Supplied by: SEKOThe healthcare sector faces the ongoing challenge of controlling infection as hygiene standards remain higher than ever post-COVID.
Report reveals the impact of unintended pregnancies
28 September, 2022Almost half (40%) of all pregnancies in Australia are unintended, with 197,234 occurrences recorded in 2020 alone.
The Unspoken Risks of Tourniquets, and the New Choice for Infection Control
28 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Tristel Pty LtdTourniquets are classified as 'non-critical' medical devices and are one of the most widely used pieces of medical equipment across a number of settings.
Hands up, who is ready for the next pandemic?
28 September, 2022 | Supplied by: LINAK Australia Pty LtdStopping the spread of hand-based infections is perhaps one of the most critical factors on the agenda right now — the good news is that achieving this is becoming much more manageable.
The game-changing research for HAI prevention
27 September, 2022 by Amy SarcevicWe all know the importance of good hygiene in preventing infections, but, until now, nobody has been able to quantify the impact individual hygiene measures have — not just on infection acquisition rates, but on the broader healthcare system.
Candida auris — a fungus with attitude
27 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Reynard Health SuppliesThe COVID-19 pandemic has driven a significant shift in both awareness and practical application of improved infection prevention and control practices.
NCDs outstrip infectious diseases as top killer globally
26 September, 2022The World Health Organization has released a new report and data portal on noncommunicable (NCDs) diseases and their risk factors.
Leading through the expanding horizons of IPC
23 September, 2022Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a critical element in health — both acute and community, and aged care — settings.
Why less is more when managing low back pain in the ED
22 September, 2022Associate Professor Liz Marles*, Clinical Director at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, explains why it's time for a cultural shift in our approach to managing back pain.
Pharmacists not immune to workforce issues, but part of the solution: PSA
22 September, 2022 by Dr Fei Sim, National President, Pharmaceutical Society of AustraliaThe indispensable role of pharmacists as primary healthcare providers has been demonstrated through both natural disasters and the pandemic.
Softmed — your preferred partner of choice
22 September, 2022 | Supplied by: SoftmedSoftmed is an Australian-owned company, founded in 2017, specialising in the domestic manufacture and distribution of healthcare and medical products.
