The Role of HEPA Filters in Floor Care Equipment
01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Tennant Australia Pty LtdIt's safe to say that Covid-19 brought indoor air quality to the top of every facility manager's priority list.
Streamline quality improvement during Covid-19
01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Wolters Kluwer Health Australia Pty LtdTraditionally, hospital teams have performed quality improvement efforts with very little time and energy left from their actual jobs. Unfortunately, the pandemic has furthered those stresses on everyone.
In conversation: Christine Gee
01 February, 20222021 ACHS Gold Medal winner Christine Gee shares her journey from an Internal Reliever to a CEO.
Medications go missing from Melbourne hospitals
31 January, 2022Almost one-fifth of medications supplied to medical and surgical wards and emergency departments (EDs) in public hospitals in Melbourne were not administered to patients.
Health heroes recognised in Australia Day honours
27 January, 2022Health leaders, doctors, paramedics, volunteers and COVID-19 responders are among the 1040 Australians recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours List.
Medical billing mistakes due to systemic issues: study
27 January, 2022Non-compliant medical billing in Australia is primarily due to systemic issues, not deliberate abuse by doctors, according to a new study.
Unqualified medical intern convicted
27 January, 2022A Sydney woman who worked as a medical intern at a Sydney hospital despite not being qualified or registered to practise has been convicted, following charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
Animation in healthcare
25 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Laundry Lane Productions"Animation can distil complex health concepts or messages into digestible and memorable content — making it the perfect communication tool in today's health industry."
[SC] Demystifying Portable Air Purifiers in Healthcare
21 January, 2022 by Kate Smith, Head of Clinical Solutions, Training and Support – GAMA Healthcare (RN/RM, CRNI, GCertNurs, Cert IV TAE) | Supplied by: GAMA HealthcareAir purifiers (air scrubbers or portable HEPA filters) have attracted significant attention with hospitals, aged care facilities, office-based practices such as GPs and schools — all purchasing units to reduce transmission of harmful pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2.
Finalists announced for HESTA Impact Awards
18 January, 2022An app to combat communication challenges with older people due to COVID-19 mask wearing, a program to support bereaved children and work to reduce social isolation, poverty and ill health for young mothers are on the 2022 HESTA Impact Awards shortlist.
Support at home program consultation to begin soon
10 January, 2022The government will soon begin consultation on critical design elements for the new Support at Home Program.
How IoT is transforming on-premise laundry dosing in aged healthcare
01 January, 2022 | Supplied by: SEKOIn the aged healthcare sector, site management have a choice between the installation, operation and maintenance of an on-premise laundry or outsourcing the washing of items such as bed sheets, blankets, towels, clothes and uniforms to a contractor.
Emergency departments presentations rebound following a 1.4% drop
14 December, 2021Following a decline in early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, presentations to public hospital emergency departments have rebounded, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
National Awards for Disability Leadership — winners announced
06 December, 2021The National Awards for Disability Leadership have recognised the achievements of seven disability leaders.
Christine Gee awarded ACHS Gold Medal 2021
26 November, 2021Christine Gee, CEO of Toowong Private Hospital in Brisbane and former President of the Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA), has been awarded the ACHS Gold Medal 2021.
