Med students can gain invaluable experience during the pandemic
01 May, 2020Flinders University is finding ways to provide clinical placements for its medical students, preparing them for careers in the Australian health system.
App keeps stock of staff, patients and PPE
30 April, 2020Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network has developed a Qlik-powered COVID-19 application to manage staff, patients and stock levels of PPE.
3D printing shields healthcare workers
29 April, 2020University of Wollongong researchers are pooling resources and expertise to develop face shields for our healthcare professionals.
Gilead Sciences awards grants to seven research projects
29 April, 2020The 2020 Gilead Fellowship Research Grants Program has awarded funding to research projects focused on improving patient outcomes in several disease areas.
Integrate GPs in disaster planning, says RACGP
28 April, 2020The RACGP's submission to the Royal Commission contains clear suggestions on how GPs can be better involved in crises such as the 2019–2020 summer bushfires.
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.
Mearth donates e-scooters to healthcare workers
23 April, 2020Electric scooter manufacturer Mearth has donated dozens of electric scooters to NSW healthcare workers in a bid to help ease their commute to and from work.
The use of technology in health care is now more important than ever
21 April, 2020 by Jane AllmanThe Australian Digital Health Agency has been tasked with evolving digital health to meet the needs of modern Australia and it is now critical to ensure this happens quickly.
Haines Medical Australia SallySock Non-Slip patient socks
21 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Haines Medical AustraliaHaines Medical SallySock Non-slip socks are single-patient-use non-slip socks designed to improve patient safety and confidence in getting up out of bed and walking as part of their recovery.
Disaster strategies for the aged-care sector
20 April, 2020A recent forum held at the Leading Age Services Australia Tri-State Conference provided an opportunity for aged-care stakeholders to share tips on emergency preparation.
Sustainability in focus at SMHS
18 April, 2020Recycling hand towels used in operating theatres is just one of many environmental sustainability initiatives being embraced by the South Metropolitan Health Service.
Tackling toxic workplace culture in hospitals
11 April, 2020 by Stuart Taylor, CEO and Cofounder at SpringfoxOne of the most sinister traits of a toxic workplace culture is that it's often difficult to detect until after you've fallen victim to it. However, there are key signs to look out for.
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, 2020 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdPure 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.
