Upping air quality with hydroxyls
05 November, 2019Hydroxyls can now be reproduced via compact devices that are placed in hospitals and aged-care facilities to rid the air of airborne pathogens.
Norovirus — the importance of infection prevention and enhanced cleaning and disinfection
01 November, 2019 by Glenys Harrington, Consultant, Infection Control, DiverseyCritical to prevention and control of norovirus outbreaks are standard and contact precautions in addition to enhanced cleaning and disinfection.
Changing how hospitals disinfect TOE probes
31 October, 2019The TD 100CE automated TOE probe disinfector is designed to provide high-level disinfection of transesophageal (TOE) ultrasound probes.
Antimicrobial use in aged care: the need for action
29 October, 2019 by John Turnidge*The prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Australian aged-care homes, combined with high levels of inappropriate antibiotic use, support the need for increased action both in activities to improve antimicrobial stewardship and in infection prevention and control.
Safe from superbugs
25 October, 2019 by Jacqui JonesScience, defence and pharmaceutical organisations are partnering in the war on superbugs.
A hand in infection control
22 October, 2019 by Alan Stocker*Automated systems can help minimise cross-contamination in hospitals and aged-care facilities.
Leading role for nurses in antimicrobial stewardship
21 October, 2019 by Fiona GottersonReflecting on nurses' leadership role in antimicrobial stewardship: what does it look like, how does it work?
Investing in hospital cleaning for infection prevention
18 October, 2019 by Dr Nicole White*, Alison Farrington** and Professor Brett Mitchell***Environmental cleaning plays an important role in preventing healthcare-associated infections and, in turn, delivers cost savings for hospitals.
Measles and the modern age: the rise of vaccine-preventable diseases
10 October, 2019 by Dr Cristina Sotomayor-Castillo*, Jeremy Malik** and Professor Ramon Z Shaban***Despite decades of dedicated work, vaccine-preventable diseases are on the rise.
Hygiena ATP rapid hygiene testing systems
01 October, 2019ATP testing systems from Hygiena provide the ability to validate cleaning within seconds by measuring ATP residue.
Antibiotic resistant organisms a growing problem worldwide
20 September, 2019 by Glenys Harrington, Consultant, Infection Control, DiverseyAntimicrobial resistant organisms are a common cause of infections in healthcare facilities. Such infections are difficult to treat and are associated with poorer outcomes for patients and increased costs.
Chlorine dioxide: a better disinfection solution
17 September, 2019Chlorine dioxide's chemistry makes it ideal for use in healthcare, where fast, effective and simple disinfection is paramount.
ACIPC 2019 coming to Perth
17 September, 2019A pre-eminent conference for infection prevention and control professionals in Australia, ACIPC 2019 is coming to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 17–20 November.
Partnership will fund new research into preventing healthcare-associated infections
10 September, 2019The University of Newcastle has partnered with GAMA Healthcare to help fund new research into preventing and controlling infections in health and care settings.
Locating the source of recurring UTIs
05 September, 2019A research team has successfully located the source of recurring urinary tract infections in a female patient — a breakthrough that could lead to more effective treatments.
