Leading through the expanding horizons of IPC
23 September, 2022Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a critical element in health — both acute and community, and aged care — settings.
Softmed — your preferred partner of choice
22 September, 2022Softmed is an Australian-owned company, founded in 2017, specialising in the domestic manufacture and distribution of healthcare and medical products.
Tackling future global health threats
21 September, 2022The Lancet COVID-19 Commission report outlines recommendations to hasten the end of the ongoing pandemic emergency and lessen the impact of future health threats.
The Role of Technology in Combatting Healthcare-Associated Infections
21 September, 2022Long before COVID-19 started spreading globally, healthcare organizations (HCOs) were battling the spread of common infections in hospitals.
WHO strongly advises against COVID-19 antibody treatments
19 September, 2022The guideline replaces previous recommendations for their use and is based on emerging evidence that these drugs are not likely to work against currently circulating variants.
Westmead Hospital pilots new tool to identify sepsis risk in EDs
14 September, 2022The pilot project complements the Clinical Excellence Commission's (CEC's) Sepsis Kills program and supports clinicians in recognising and treating this infection.
Targeting airborne infection risk with real-time detection
12 September, 2022Real-time detection of human-origin pathogens in air systems and automatically minimising infection risks is one of the research goals of the $3.5 million+ ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship recipient.
Enhance your healthcare hygiene solutions
29 August, 2022From wipe downs to tunnel washes, we develop solutions that minimise microbial infection from contaminated surfaces. Protection through hygiene is an ongoing commitment for us, as we rise to tomorrow's healthcare challenges.
RSV prevention could be within reach: research
24 August, 2022Immunisations providing protection against deadly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) could be accessible on the market within 12 months.
New Langya virus infects 35 people in China
15 August, 2022The virus is thought to have come from animals and causes fever, fatigue and a cough. So far, there is no indication that the virus is spreading from person to person.
Targeted monkeypox vaccine rollout to start Monday
05 August, 2022NSW Health, with support from ACON, will commence a targeted vaccination program against monkeypox (MPXV) on Monday, 8 August.
Whiteley V-Wipes
01 August, 2022Whiteley V-Wipes Instrument Grade Disinfectant (low level) wipes are suitable for cleaning and disinfecting of environmental surfaces and non-critical medical devices such as hospital beds and theatre trolleys.
Ionmax+ Aire and Aire X High-Performance HEPA UV Air Purifiers
01 August, 2022The Ionmax+ Aire and Aire X High-Performance HEPA UV air purifiers offer a clean air delivery rate (CADR) of up to 1000 m3/h.
Hidden pathogens in hospital hot water systems
25 July, 2022A new study has found evidence of hospital water as a source of potential infection and even antimicrobial and multidrug-resistant organisms.
Effective healthcare cleaning — saving lives and healthcare costs every day
01 July, 2022The rate of healthcare-associated infection can be reduced through effective infection prevention and control, including effective cleaning practices.
