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.
PVC dressings — comparing the old with the new
18 February, 2019 by Emily Larsen*, Nicole Marsh^, Professor Claire Rickard**With peripheral venous catheters failure unacceptably high, a new study identifies which dressings are the most likely to remain secure.
What really matters in hospital cleaning
11 February, 2019 by Lisa Hall*, Alison Farrington**A major Australian study examined cleaning processes in 11 large hospitals. Their findings are key to helping manage infection control.
Study: Hand hygiene low among paramedics
31 January, 2019A new study has found that, while basic hygiene standards were high, hand hygiene standards practised by paramedics appear to be "remarkably low".
Stethoscopes loaded with bacteria
20 December, 2018A new study has found that stethoscopes are loaded with diverse bacteria, including some that can cause healthcare-associated infections.
A new line of defence
01 December, 2018As the world's first non-leaching antimicrobial glove, GloveOn Protect is the next game-changing innovation for reducing healthcare associated infections (HAIs).
Sepsis rates dropping in men, but still higher than for women
29 October, 2018With the exception of Australia, Austria and New Zealand, over 30 countries in a sepsis study had higher rates of sepsis mortality in men than in women.
