Endoscope washer disinfector water compliance — is reverse osmosis the answer?
01 October, 2020Tristel has nearly three decades of experience in endoscopy, and developed the Tristel RA (Rinse Assure) System specifically for use with EWDs.
Have you seen Malmet's infection control solutions?
14 September, 2020 by Renelle HarrisonHow the leading equipment for reprocessing reusable medical devices benefits an entire healthcare organisation.
Malmet WDS Bedpan/Urine Bottle and Utensil/Bowl Washer-Disinfector
01 September, 2020The WDS unit provides thermal disinfection for a range of reusable medical devices, including bedpans, urine bottles, utensils and bowls, in one compact design.
CSIRO launches accredited face mask testing facility
11 August, 2020The new facility, accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, has the capacity to provide a rapid turnaround on surgical face mask testing.
A look at Victoria's hospital and ambulance performance data
04 August, 2020Reductions in hospitalisations, emergency department visits and ambulance callouts have been reported over the past three months in Victoria.
Reimagining WHS practices and management in Australian health care
17 July, 2020 by Alastair Brooke, Founder/Director, Safety EvolvedHow COVID-19 is defining the rise and need to digitally transform tradition WHS practices.
How COVID-19 has changed healthcare cleaning procedures forever
14 July, 2020 by Jim Bottomley*How have cleaning procedures changed and what will they look like in the 'new normal' of the post-COVID-19 world?
Reshaping risk with COVID-19
11 July, 2020 by Dr Jan Gralton and Professor Anne Duggan, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareSince January, guidance for safe and high-quality health care during the pandemic has been rapidly developed by a range of organisations.
Leadership in food safety management
18 June, 2020 by Andrew Thomson, Think ST SolutionsAll too familiar food safety problems persist at unacceptably high rates.
3D printing shields healthcare workers
29 April, 2020University of Wollongong researchers are pooling resources and expertise to develop face shields for our healthcare professionals.
Willingness to work questioned amid PPE shortage
27 April, 2020An ECU research project reveals that difficulty accessing PPE is forcing healthcare workers to question their willingness to work.
Disinfection of high-touch surfaces is critical at this time
21 April, 2020With the spread of COVID-19, it is critical that high-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected frequently or as needed.
Biosafety certification to mitigate infection risk in public places
09 April, 2020A management system has been devised to help restart economic activity by providing best practices to help minimise the risks of spreading epidemics in crowded places.
Pure South hand sanitisers and disinfectants
06 April, 2020Pure South's hand sanitisers and disinfectants are reported to provide up to 24 hours of continuous protection and kill 99.99% of germs and bacteria.
PPE insufficient, say Qld's frontline doctors
03 April, 2020A survey reveals that more than 70% of Queensland doctors at the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis do not have sufficient personal protection equipment.
