ECC: 6th Australian and New Zealand falls prevention conference
12 September, 2014The Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society is hosting the 6th Biennial Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention at Luna Park, Sydney, from the 16th – 18th November.
3M: Improving outcomes through collaboration
12 September, 2014[hr]Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are the most common healthcare complication affecting approximately 180,000 hospital patients a year, occupying almost two million bed daysi.[hr]
Air Liquide: TakeO2 the innovative solution for enhanced patient safety and cost savings in healthcare facilities
12 September, 2014Air Liquide Healthcare is proud to introduce TAKEO2 TM, one of the world’s first digital integrated cylinders. Australia is one of the first countries outside of Europe to implement this new technology.
ResMed: NIV reduces death and improves quality of life in stable COPD1
12 September, 2014[hr]Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) using adequate pressure support is an effective therapy for reducing CO2 in hypercapnic COPD patients123.[hr]
Invisa-Beam: Invisa-Beam® - The unique invention for falls prevention
12 September, 2014In 2002,Canberra inventor, Basil Bautovich designed the first INVISA-BEAM® for his Mother. Although residing in an excellent nursing home, she was having nightly falls. Other falls prevention devices were tried, but proved unsuccessful; so, Basil decided to develop a new concept. His unique device, using a precise invisible beam, caught the first movement of the patient attempting to exit the bed. This was a crucial factor to allow the carer to attend to the patient before they could stand up and thus help prevent a fall. Once out of bed is too late!!
EBOS: Vernacare introduces new vernafem in Australia
12 September, 2014[hr]Medical Product manufacturer Vernacare UK has just launched VernaFem, a new award winning pulp female urinal – designed and developed in partnership with the UK NHS Trusts. The VernaFem robust form includes a wide base to increase stability and capacity, combined with a wide opening to reduce spillage. Its curved design moulds to the female body for ease and comfort in a range of positions - from lying down to sitting.[hr]
Richard Jay: Total healthcare laundry management from Richard Jay
12 September, 2014Richard Jay offers healthcare laundry managers the ultimate system in total laundry management and wash validation with the new range of Primus washers which feature optional integrated TraceTech™ Technology.
HermanMiller Healthcare: Design that puts patients and caregivers first
12 September, 2014[hr]All Herman Miller Healthcare products are insight driven and evidence based. By observing the activities of those who actually use our products we are able to uncover insights that lead to new products that improve the healthcare experience for everyone – patients, their families and caregivers.[hr]
AMC: Research shows cleanliness is a marker of quality in healthcare
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