Why can't we seem to say goodbye to poor hand hygiene
03 September, 2019Handwashing is good practice and we know it's one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections within healthcare settings. So why is hand hygiene compliance still an issue?
Reducing the risk of surgical site infections in Australia
11 July, 2019 by Dr Charles E Edmiston, Jr*The 2019 edition of the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare provide an opportunity to reduce SSIs.
Drug-resistant bacteria found on hospital insects
10 July, 2019More than 50% of bacteria recovered from flying insects in a group of English hospitals has been found to be resistant to one or more antibiotics.
Fighting infectious disease with genomics
11 June, 2019 by Dr Cristina Sotomayor-Castillo* and Professor Ramon Z Shaban**The rapidly developing field of genomics is playing a major role in preventing and treating infectious diseases.
81% of antibiotics prescribed by dentists are unnecessary
05 June, 2019A new JAMA study suggests that dentists should revisit their use of pre-emptive antibiotic prescriptions, as the risks may outweight the benefits.
Antimicrobial sutures can help reduce SSI risk
31 May, 2019The Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare state that antimicrobial-coated sutures can help reduce SSIs.
Aussie doctors overprescribing flu antivirals
10 May, 2019Australian doctors are prescribing antivirals for people with the flu who may not benefit, increasing the risk of side effects and AMR.
New antibiotic resistance report identifies ongoing threat
09 May, 2019The new AURA report has found that antimicrobial resistance shows little sign of abating, with some bacteria now resistant to last-resort treatments.
Aged-care facilities not meeting flu vax recommendations
12 April, 2019Many aged-care facilities are taking over a week to provide antivirals to elderly residents after a flu breakout, well over the 24-hour recommendation.
40% healthcare workers remove PPE incorrectly
01 April, 2019Improper removal of personal protection equipment (PPE) has the potential to spread drug-resistant bacteria, a new study has found.
Containing infectious diseases
18 March, 2019 by Ramon Z Shaban*, Julie E Potter^HCIDs can be devastating. We look at their key features, their consequences for health clinicians and the importance of biocontainment.
Hygiene and cleaning solutions
12 March, 2019These hygiene and cleaning solutions are designed to care for people in a sustainable way.
Electrolux Professional Barrier Laundry System
05 March, 2019The Electrolux Professional Barrier Laundry System is designed to meet the most stringent requirements of sanitation.
Disinfectant wipes: how good are they really?
01 March, 2019 by Ivan Obreza, Healthcare Sector LeaderWhen compared to traditional cleaning methods, wipes decrease the time to clean patient rooms by 23% and they reduce the human capital cost by around $50 per employee per day.
How correct ultrasound disinfection procedures protect patients
01 March, 2019 by Jon Burdach, PhD, Head of Clinical Affairs, Nanosonics LimitedCorrect disinfection of re-usable medical devices, including ultrasound probes, is important to prevent infection transmission.
