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.
Low-dose antidepressants ease back pain
03 October, 2018A low dose of antidepressants has been shown to help treat back pain in those for whom narcotics are the remaining option.
MATOS ARIA Refrigerator Range
01 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Rollex MedicalThe MATOS ARIA range of medical and vaccination refrigerators features the latest technology in controllers and compressors for accurate temperature stability.
Product confusion in ultrasound disinfectants is a risk to patient safety
01 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Tristel Pty LtdNon-compliance in the adequate disinfection of surfaces and medical devices is a growing area of concern for infection control.
Improve lifestyle or risk 45,000 cases of bowel cancer
28 September, 2018If Australians don't reduce their smoking, weight gain and excessive alcohol consumption, 45,000 cases of bowel cancer are likely over the next decade.
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.
Automated temperature controls safer for vaccines
24 September, 2018 by Alan Stocker*When materials aren't stored at the correct temperature, they become less effective or can be wasted.
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.
CLARUS Digital Inspection Scope
24 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Device Technologies Australia Pty LtdThe CLARUS Digital Inspection Scope is a medical-grade borescope with built-in high-definition camera and light source.
Over 70? Avoid unnecessary aspirin
21 September, 2018A landmark Australian-led trial has found that doctors should not prescribe low-dose daily aspirin to the elderly unless there is a clear medical benefit.
Effective environmental cleaning protects the health of patients and staff: successful training is available
21 September, 2018 | Supplied by: GAMA HealthcareOver recent years there has been substantial evidence showing that bacterial contamination of environmental surfaces in hospital rooms is a major factor in the transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens.
Multiprac 4.0 — infection control and staff health management system
19 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Ocean Health SystemsThe Multiprac 4.0 system can be used for monitoring and managing infections and staff health in hospitals and nursing homes.
Being the 'I' in Infection Prevention
17 September, 2018 by Cathryn Murphy*Being an infection control expert isn't always an advantage... especially when you're the patient and envisaging lurgies on every surface.
ICU sepsis rates underestimated
13 September, 2018New research has found that the incidence and mortality rates of sepsis in Australian ICUs are significantly underestimated.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
