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McQuoin Park: Promoting Wellness in Aged Care
In May 2016, Catholic Healthcare commenced construction of a $120 million development project at McQuoin Park in Waitara, New South Wales. [ + ]
Towards better, more efficient and safer patient care: Barcode scanning in healthcare
Barcodes are already widely used across the medical sector, particularly in warehouses and central pharmacies, though they’ve also made some inroads into clinical environments too – patient wristbands, bio-samples, test tubes and order sheets, just to name a few. [ + ]
Register now for ACIPC 2016
20 – 23 November 2016, Melbourne Victoria. [ + ]
We are just days away from Australia’s biggest age services event!
 LASA National Congress 2016  Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, 9 – 12 October [ + ]
Whitecoat - rating your doctor online
Sue Dunlevy. First TripAdvisor, then Uber now there’s an online website to help you find the cheapest, best doctor. 28 July 2016. [ + ]
Quiet please in the ICU!
Noise levels in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) can go well above recommended levels, disturbing both patients and the medical teams that care for the, according to a study presented at Euroanaesthesia 2016. The study is by Dr Eveline Claes, Jessa Ziekenhuis ºÚÁϳԹÏÈºÍø, Hasselt, Belgium and colleagues. [ + ]
Your patient's funeral. Do you attend?
New research at the University of Adelaide has shed light on how many doctors are attending the funerals of their patients and the reasons behind their choice. The researchers say more needs to be done within the medical profession to openly discuss the issue. [ + ]
Tristel Rinse Assure: Reducing TVCs down to zero at Neath & Port Talbot ºÚÁϳԹÏÈºÍø
The Endoscopy Outreach Department at Neath & Port Talbot ºÚÁϳԹÏÈºÍø uses four QED Washer Disinfectors (WDs) to disinfect medical devices including bronchoscopes, gastroscopes, colonoscopes, cystoscopes and duodenoscopes. The quality of the water going into the washers had been tested in accordance with HTM2030. [ + ]
Integrated valve regulator simplifies oxygen therapy
Coregas Integrated Valve Regulator (IVR) conveniently combines cylinder, regulator, flow meter and valve in a robust, lightweight and ready-to-use package. Coregas IVR, accessing medical oxygen quicker, easier and removes the operating costs of external regulators and flow meters. Simply attach your tubing or equipment to the unit and continue caring for your patient. [ + ]
Sabco Bleach Resistant Microfibre Flat Mop
Sabco is proud to announce the ultimate innovation in microfibre: the new MicroFX flat mops range. Thanks to the latest research into yarn development, the next generation microfibre from Sabco is not only the finest microfibre ever, but it also guarantees the longest life performance due to its resistance to strong chemicals, in particular bleach. [ + ]
Keep your residents and patients stimulated, entertained and happy.
There’s nothing like brilliant entertainment to lift the spirits of your residents and patients. [ + ]
Healthy Solutions. Suited to all meal times, throughout the day
Nestle? Professional is the perfect partner to offer healthy food and beverage options, suited for all meal times throughout the day. With brands you can trust, our unrivalled expertise in foodservice is perfectly aligned to the demanding needs of hospitals and aged care. [ + ]
Understanding the variables that determine ABHR efficacy
Author: Christine Claighen, Regulatory and Scientific Manager, GOJO Australasia [ + ]
Florabella Lounge Chair. Designed by Martin Linder for Herman Miller.
It would be safe to assume the majority of us would conscientiously avoid spending time in hospital waiting rooms. When designer Martin Linder was engaged to design a new line of healthcare furniture however, he spent six months in waiting rooms gathering information to discover exactly how he could improve what is rarely an inviting space for its users. [ + ]
Miele Professional launches a new endto-end solution for Australian CSSD’s
Full state of the art instrument reprocessing to meet the new standards arrives. [ + ]