Industry News
Q&A Continence Care and Dementia
Continence expert, Dr Joan Ostaszkiewicz, in consultation with the Continence Foundation of Australia, presents this Q&A relating to the management of incontinence in dementia patients in aged care. [ + ]
Bespoke Laundry designs from Richard Jay
With our specialised services we are the professional partner for your laundry machinery life cycle. [ + ]
Wipe away the risk of infection with Microfibre
With around 200,000* healthcare associated infections in Australian acute healthcare facilities each year, prevention and control of infection is a top priority for hospital and healthcare facilities. [ + ]
Your Solution Provider for MRI Shielding
Faraday Pty Ltd design, install and test electromagnetic shielding for medical, commercial, industrial and defence projects throughout Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Human Factors and Safety Improvements for Infection Prevention
There are around 200,000 healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in Australian acute healthcare facilities each year. This makes HAIs the most common complication affecting patients in hospital. As well as causing unnecessary pain and suffering for patients and their families, these adverse events prolong hospital stays and are costly to the health system.1 [ + ]
Join us at the Inaugural Wounds Australia Conference
The inaugural Wounds Australia Conference will be held from 9-12 November 2016 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The 2016 theme, ‘State of Play’, will not only acknowledge the major achievements impacting clinical practice in wound management, but will explore the state of play in current wound management, research and clinical application. Delegates will see a strong focus on collaboration between disciplines, the translation of research into clinical practice and fantastic networking opportunities. [ + ]
Fabric that’s good for you
Hi-tech fibres for the high demands of infection prevention and control. [ + ]
Meal delivery Systems that adapt to the changing dynamic in Health and Aged Care.
Moffat reputation in the Healthcare market has been well earned. The Company’s success in this market sector has come about due to the focus this market receives. Moffat has a healthcare division made up of a dedicated team of people experienced in the logistic challenges and day to day operations within this sector. Their brief is to supply what the customer needs and wants and to support that customer after the sale and beyond. [ + ]
Cadexomer Iodine and Biofilms
Anyone managing a chronic wound will know that some wounds take longer to heal than expected, and one reason for this may be the presence of biofilm bacteria, which prolongs the inflammatory response and thus prolongs healing.1 Biofilms present several practical problems: they are not visible to the naked eye, swab results are unhelpful, and because the bacteria are protected by an extracellular matrix antibiotics and antiseptics are generally unhelpful in removing them. [ + ]
GEDI Nurses - front line geriatric care
Dr Elizabeth Marsden, Consultant Physician, Nambour Emergency Department (ED), saw a need for a new model to better support older people and residential aged care residents presenting to ED and the health professionals managing their care. [ + ]
Dying to know day
Did you know that 75% of us have not had end of life discussions? Dying to Know Day events activate conversations and curiosity, build death literacy and help grow the capacity of individuals and community groups to take action toward end of life planning. [ + ]