Transform quality improvement processes into a finely tuned engine
29 March, 2022Ongoing monitoring and improvements in healthcare provision are crucial for hospitals to maintain compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
New standards for primary, community health care
12 October, 2021The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has launched the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards.
CleanSpace Technology HALO respirators
24 August, 2021CleanSpace HALO is a powered respirator without the conventional belts and hoses associated with PAPR, in one light and easy-to-use system.
Cataract national care standard prepares to launch
06 August, 2021The Cataract Clinical Care Standard will help ensure that patients are prioritised for cataract surgery or non-surgical alternatives based on clinical need.
Sound Safety SoundEar II and SoundEar 3-300 noise alert system
04 August, 2021SoundEars from Sound Safety are wall-mounted units designed to alert staff when sound levels in an area reach a specified level.
Camfil Focus UCV Systems for Operating Theatres
01 August, 2021Camfil Focus ultraclean ventilation (UCV) systems cater to a range of operating theatre requirements.
Time to rethink our approach to using cannulas
26 July, 2021 by Associate Professor Amanda Walker, Clinical Director at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareAssociate Professor Amanda Walker explains why it's time for a consistent approach to using cannulas.
What technologies can help achieve best practice in hospital kitchens?
22 July, 2021 by Andrew Thomson, Think ST SolutionsIt's time to move away from handwritten, paper-based logs and embrace digital technology, software platforms and modern cooking equipment.
PPE confidence in quality and supply means manufacturing at home
05 July, 2021The only way to achieve certainty of supply is by ensuring self-sufficiency; the ability to manufacture everything we need in the volumes we require, to be available on demand.
The fundamental role of compressors in the healthcare industry
01 July, 2021 by Sullair AustraliaNot only does the hospital environment require clean, oil-free air, the air must also be dry enough to conform to standards and regulations.
Data capture technology and data standards readiness critical for healthcare
28 June, 2021Data standards and 2D scanning capability is increasingly playing a pivotal role in enabling digital health for consumers and health providers.
What to look for when sourcing clinical personal protective equipment
01 June, 2021In wake of COVID-19, the surging demand for PPE led many healthcare providers in Australia and New Zealand to look beyond their existing suppliers for their sourcing needs.
Aus-developed nasal swab outperforms standard of care
27 May, 2021Australia-based Rhinomed's self-administered nasal swab has demonstrated superior performance to the current standard-of-care nasal swab for detecting SARS-CoV-2.
New standard of care for IV cannulas
26 May, 2021From today, a new clinical standard will change our approach to peripheral intravenous catheter insertion — a procedure carried out on 7.7 million Australians each year.
Early C-sections put babies at risk
28 April, 2021Babies are being placed at unnecessary risk because their birth by caesarean section is scheduled too early, without a medical reason, according to a major report.
