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The risk of cross-transmission from blood pressure cuffs
A number of studies have evaluated whether and to what extent blood pressure cuffs become contaminated with pathogens that may cause HAI. [ + ]
DYNACORD® Suture: Comparative maintenance of approximation force on a simulated repair
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the ability of suture to maintain an approximation force for DYNACORD Suture (DePuy Synthes Mitek Sports Medicine, Massachusetts) and FiberWire® suture (Arthrex, Florida) under both static and cyclic load conditions. [ + ]
An accurate weight can help save a life
While safe practice protocols tell us an accurate weight measurement is important to avoid adverse drug events and ensure effective patient care, in practice it's difficult and time consuming to achieve. [ + ]
Futureproofing hospital disinfection for sustainability and success
What will hospital disinfection look like by the end of the next decade? [ + ]
Why generic printer cartridges are not the same as generic drugs
Australian medical clinics are very good at meeting their obligations and responsibilities where the health of the patients is concerned. However, something that's often overlooked is the toner used in printers. [ + ]
QI Risk: Medical gas pipeline system and operational assessment
A well maintained, fit-for-purpose medical gas reticulation system is critical to a healthcare facility's ability to deliver reliable and safe patient care. [ + ]
Faster, Safer, Easier.
Designed in consultation with healthcare professionals, the revolutionary INHALO® design integrates cylinder, valve, regulator and flowmeter into a single, robust, lightweight and reliable unit. [ + ]
ATP: rapid hygiene testing in health care
Hygiena ATP testing devices contain a natural enzyme found in fireflies. This enzyme produces a simple bioluminescence (light giving) reaction when it comes in contact with ATP. [ + ]
Changing how hospitals disinfect TOE probes
The TD 100CE automated TOE probe disinfector is designed to provide high-level disinfection of transesophageal (TOE) ultrasound probes. [ + ]
Technology in meal delivery
Induction technology has been around for some time, but now with its breakthrough induction technology Aladdin Temp-Rite gives you features, performance and efficiencies no other patient meal delivery system can offer. [ + ]
ATP – Rapid hygiene testing in healthcare
Anaeron is working with Australian healthcare facilities to determine how ATP Testing can assist with the AS/NZ 4187 Guidelines. [ + ]
Firesafe technology: a 'design for safety' solution to oxygen fire risks
Firesafe technology operates automatically if an oxygen tube becomes ignited. Firebreaks stop the flow of oxygen, which extinguishes the fire in the oxygen tube. [ + ]
New emphasis on building 'traceability' into the healthcare digital thread
The need to build product traceability into more processes within the health system has been highlighted by patients, patient groups and regulators globally. [ + ]
5 important ways to maintain patient confidentiality
In a world that is becoming ever more digital, how can patient-facing organisations be sure that they are keeping information appropriately protected at all times? [ + ]
A new frontier in hospital design
Augmented Reality is helping to engage clinicians and staff in the design of their new healthcare facilities. Design Director, Alan Boswell, explains how. [ + ]