With the flu season fast approaching leading experts have called upon Australian nurses to get the jab and protect themselves from the virus. Tara Wyllie reports. [ + ]

In a healthcare environment the need for improved infection control is always at the top of mind. Surfaces within these environments need to control the transfer and possible development of infections. Insitu wallcovering and pinboard fabrics now provide wall surfaces that prevent and stop the development of healthcare associated infections, providing a colourful, yet functional noise reduced environment within aged care facilities and hospitals. [ + ]

Delivering aged care industry standards with a total supply chain solution [ + ]

Health Reform Opportunities for All in the Sector [ + ]

Hospital Communications Infrastructure [ + ]

It is a great pleasure to provide a foreword for the first edition of Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin for 2012. [ + ]

Healthcare delivery has changed dramatically over the past 15 years in Australia and will continue to evolve to meet increased demands and client expectations. The INS Group, a leading healthcare organisation in Australia, has been actively involved in changes to in home healthcare delivery for over 25 years through the development of e-health technologies and integrated healthcare services. [ + ]

Russel Duncan, CEO emerging systems [ + ]

Total Software Applications delivers a “One Stop” solution, called healthVue for hospitals; providing access to critical information from disparate systems and global content through a user-friendly touchscreen. [ + ]

The latest NPS News highlights the vital role that prescribers play in limiting the spread of antibiotic resistance, and reviews the latest evidence about antibiotic resistance in the individual. [ + ]

Participating GPs and specialists can now offer video telehealth consultations as part of the Federal Government’s $620 million “Connecting Health Services with the Future” program, cutting down onerous travel time for regional patients. Jarrod Fitch reports. [ + ]

The Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin speaks exclusively with Tony Lubofsky, Project Director of the new Royal Children’s Hospital Project, from the Department of Health, Victoria. [ + ]

Time remains critical in the system of care for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction [heart attack], write Lorelle Martin, Carolyn Naismith, Associate Professor Omar Farouque and Simon Judkins. [ + ]

Europe is getting behind the use of antimicrobial copper to help fight hospital infections. [ + ]

A national e-health system is well on its way and seamless alignment is now within our reach, writes Dr Chris Mitchell. [ + ]