MicrobeCare™ is an antimicrobial treatment that effectively controls bacteria, fungi, algae, and yeast on a wide variety of Herman Miller products. [ + ]

From a brand you can trust and one that your staff, patients and visitors know and love, Nestlé Professional has a beverage solution to fit. [ + ]

TAKEO₂™ is a major innovation in the Medical Oxygen field. [ + ]

Sony Medical ANZ has announced the launch of the industry’s first 55″ and 31″ 4K 3D LCD medical monitors. [ + ]

In 2016, we saw advancements realising efficiencies across a variety of industries. Healthcare should be no exception, yet we see physicians expressing concern about the future role of data and technology in their day-to-day operations. In the recent Philips Future Health Index, 54% of Australian healthcare professionals expressed concern about data overload from connected devices and the impact it will have on their ability to perform their core role: the provision of care. [ + ]

The numerous WHS risks associated with commercial-grade chemicals is instigating a shift by Healthcare Management and Administrators towards alternative cleaning methods that help make workplaces safer for staff. [ + ]

Collaboration is a word that is often used but not often enough put into practice.

In Koutiala, in southern Mali, severe acute malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea, respiratory tract diseases and other so-called opportunistic infections are creating havoc in children aged six months to five years. Dr Lisa Umphrey describes how Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is working to prevent infant mortality in a region that has very few health professionals.

What have you been doing to raise awareness of infection prevention and the International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) in your workplace? ACIPC want to see your most innovative and eye-catching infection prevention educational display. The winner will receive a mini iPad to use in your service for auditing or educational purposes.