Design in Health

Pop-up hospital may be answer to future pandemic needs

11 May, 2020 by Anthony Dodd

An SA company has launched a portable isolation hospital for widespread medical emergency hotspots to treat patients with respiratory illnesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Virus-filtering mask material created from sugarcane waste

20 April, 2020

Dr Thomas Rainey and his team are stepping up work on a nanoparticle-removing material that, prior to the COVID-19 epidemic, was being developed for biodegradable antipollution masks.


Active design of stroke unit aids patient recovery

14 April, 2020

Royal Melbourne Hospital's new stroke unit offers a new time-critical, high-intervention rehabilitation treatment.


New $345 million hospital in the heart of Adelaide

09 April, 2020

Calvary Adelaide Hospital is said to be the largest private hospital in South Australia, marking Calvary South Australia's biggest undertaking in Australia.


Have you been introduced to the unique MicroPurity™ technology of the Zip HydroTap®?

01 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Zip Industries

Only Zip HydroTap technology transforms water at the touch of a button into a form you'll instantly love.


Quality assurance for TOE probes

29 February, 2020 | Supplied by: AMT Group Australasia

TOE Complete Care is a start-to-finish reprocessing system for TOE ultrasound probes, equipped with all accessories needed to assure high-level disinfection, with print verification and training for staff.


Desert Rose House: designed to make a difference

17 February, 2020

Desert Rose House is designed to help ageing populations live comfortably, independently and easily. Team Leader Clayton McDowell says the simple things can make a big difference.


Salutogenic design shines in Melbourne's west

08 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Lyons Architecture

Parents, children and clinicians in Sunshine, in Melbourne's west, have enthusiastically welcomed the Lyons-designed Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.


Health workers get a helping hand with housing

07 February, 2020

First State Super has demonstrated its commitment to the lives of healthcare workers by announcing 55 new key worker affordable rental units near Melbourne's CBD.


Forbo Flooring Systems Eternal vinyl sheet

01 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Forbo Flooring Systems

Eternal is a high-quality heterogeneous sheet vinyl floor covering that fits general-purpose needs in various segments and applications.


Reduce medical waste with compostable kidney dishes

01 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Haines Medical Australia

Haines Medical compostable kidney dishes are an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to plastic kidney dishes.


Haines Medical Compostable Kidney Dishes

01 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Haines Medical Australia

Haines Medical compostable kidney dishes are an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to plastic kidney dishes.


Can environmental sustainability unlock savings for the healthcare sector?

22 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New Zealand

With the healthcare sector being responsible for 7% of all carbon emissions in Australia, the case for change is clear.


QI Risk: Medical gas pipeline system and operational assessment

17 December, 2019 | Supplied by: BOC: Living healthcare

A well maintained, fit-for-purpose medical gas reticulation system is critical to a healthcare facility's ability to deliver reliable and safe patient care.


Cleanshield Probe Storage Cabinet

01 October, 2019 | Supplied by: AMT Group Australasia

The Cleanshield probe storage cabinets provide a dedicated and secure place to store disinfected Endoscope/TOE/Ultrasound probes.


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