Innovative solution disinfects air
16 October, 2020An innovative air disinfection stick-on filter that can be integrated into all kinds of HVAC systems and kill up to 99.9% viruses and bacteria has been launched by NCH Asia Pacific.
COVID-19 in Australia: what have we learned?
15 October, 2020 by Ms Kaitlyn Radford*, Dr Cristina Sotomayor-Castillo**, Mr Jeremy Malik*** and Professor Ramon Z Shaban****Learning from collective experiences will help public health units improve infection prevention and disease control responses and plans in future pandemics.
SARS-CoV-2 survives on surfaces for up to 28 days
14 October, 2020CSIRO researchers have found that SARS-CoV-2 can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces including banknotes, glass and stainless steel.
Building the robotic cleaning workforce
13 October, 2020In response to increased demand for autonomous cleaning solutions, Nilfisk has added to its portfolio of autonomous solutions.
'No Jab, No Pay' policy has biggest impact in lowest SES areas
06 October, 2020Australia's 'No Jab, No Pay' policy has been linked to substantial catch-up vaccination activity.
Extroverts less likely to comply with COVID-19 regulation
02 October, 2020 by Amy SarcevicVictoria's COVID-19 regulation will need to recognise the various personality types of its population to ensure widespread behavioural compliance and keep case numbers south of pre-Christmas targets.
When a basin becomes the difference between life and death
02 October, 2020After significant research and development, Gentec has launched a range of healthcare basins specifically designed to prevent infections by offsetting the drain hole.
Whiteley Corporation Viraclean hospital-grade disinfectant
01 October, 2020The infection-control product is designed to defend against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), which may be present on healthcare surfaces.
InovaAir AirClean DE20 PLUS Air Purifier
01 October, 2020The AirClean DE20 Plus from InovaAir is a medical-grade H13 HEPA air purifier that filters 99.95% at 0.3 microns efficiency.
Wollongong Hospital engages InovaAir for a clean air solution
29 September, 2020Wollongong Hospital's COVID-19 task group were proactively looking for a solution to create negative pressure environments to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19.
Stella System: disinfection made simple
24 September, 2020Hospitals and clinics must look to find innovative solutions that are standardised and regulatory approved to allow for timely reprocessing of reusable medical devices.
Cutting through the dirt on disinfectants
16 September, 2020How to make the best decision for your environment — through COVID-19 and beyond.
Queensland and Oxford: a tale of two vaccine agreements
08 September, 2020CSL Limited has signed a heads of agreement for the supply of UQ's COVID-19 vaccine candidate and another to manufacture Oxford University's candidate.
Face shields: providing additional layers of protection
07 September, 2020 by Leon SuterFace shields are comfortable to wear — they're also re-usable, and can easily be disassembled and cleaned with most cleaning products.
How to evaluate masks and avoid fake products
04 September, 2020The Australian market has been flooded by poor quality masks that don't provide adequate protection for healthcare workers. How do you spot a fake?
