Unifying clinical comms to support patient and staff safety
15 October, 2021Niagara Health used the Vocera Platform to provide physicians, nurses, and other staff members with a standard means to communicate that could also allow them to seek assistance, and conserve PPE while minimising the spread of infectious disease.
Increasing patient hand hygiene by 45.7%
06 October, 2021 by Kate Smith, Head of Clinical Solutions, Training and Support 鈥� GAMA Healthcare (RN/RM, CRNI, GCertNurs, Cert IV TAE)Hand hygiene is well recognised as one of the most effective initiatives to protect patients from healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Con-Serv Hideaway Mounting System
01 October, 2021Con-Serv's Hideaway Mounting System allows accessible fittings such as grab rails to be installed, removed and re-installed as required.
SA doctor gets 25-year ban from practising
20 September, 2021A South Australian general practitioner, Dr Brian Geoffrey Holder, has received a 25-year ban by the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
High mishap rate reported for moving patients
23 August, 2021Moving emergency care patients to other hospital departments by wheelchair or trolley is prone to a high rate of mishaps.
Con-Serv Hygienic Seal Grab Rails
01 August, 2021Available in a variety of lengths, styles and finishes, the grab rails are designed for both domestic and commercial installations.
Philips issues urgent product defect correction
05 July, 2021The correction addresses identified potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane sound abatement foam in specific sleep and respiratory care devices.
Gain visibility and control over your food safety practices
24 June, 2021Given the heightened vulnerability of patients to food-borne illness, there is no margin for error when it comes to food safety.
Campaign targets workplace violence
26 May, 2021A campaign highlighting the need for employers and the community to come together to stamp out violence in the workplace has been launched by WorkSafe Victoria.
Domestic abuse disclosure and the vital role of GPs
16 April, 2021 by Jane AllmanGPs play an important role in responding to family abuse and violence, and are often the first point of contact for people who are experiencing family abuse or violence.
Exploring the safety profiles of each vaccine in circulation
14 April, 2021We explore the safety profiles of the Pfizer–BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines.
Con-Serv Friction Slide Grab Rail Handset Cradle
01 April, 2021The Con-Serv Friction Slide Grab Rail Handset Cradle (HC 932 C) is specifically designed for people with weakened or arthritic grip.
Report reveals devastating impact of Trump's health policies
18 February, 2021The report finds that Trump's health policies may have killed more than one million Americans.
Osteoporosis Australia rebrands as Healthy Bones Australia
09 February, 2021Osteoporosis Australia has announced an official rebrand and the launch of an educational resource hub to reinforce the importance of fracture prevention.
Unchecked misinformation risks vaccine efforts
26 January, 2021A newly formed coalition of health and technology experts is calling on the Australian Parliament to force Big Tech companies to reveal the true extent of COVID-19 misinformation.
