High mishap rate reported for moving patients
23 August, 2021Moving emergency care patients to other hospital departments by wheelchair or trolley is prone to a high rate of mishaps.
Con-Serv Hygienic Seal Grab Rails
01 August, 2021Available in a variety of lengths, styles and finishes, the grab rails are designed for both domestic and commercial installations.
Philips issues urgent product defect correction
05 July, 2021The correction addresses identified potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane sound abatement foam in specific sleep and respiratory care devices.
Gain visibility and control over your food safety practices
24 June, 2021Given the heightened vulnerability of patients to food-borne illness, there is no margin for error when it comes to food safety.
Campaign targets workplace violence
26 May, 2021A campaign highlighting the need for employers and the community to come together to stamp out violence in the workplace has been launched by WorkSafe Victoria.
Domestic abuse disclosure and the vital role of GPs
16 April, 2021 by Jane AllmanGPs play an important role in responding to family abuse and violence, and are often the first point of contact for people who are experiencing family abuse or violence.
Exploring the safety profiles of each vaccine in circulation
14 April, 2021We explore the safety profiles of the Pfizer–BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines.
Con-Serv Friction Slide Grab Rail Handset Cradle
01 April, 2021The Con-Serv Friction Slide Grab Rail Handset Cradle (HC 932 C) is specifically designed for people with weakened or arthritic grip.
Report reveals devastating impact of Trump's health policies
18 February, 2021The report finds that Trump's health policies may have killed more than one million Americans.
Osteoporosis Australia rebrands as Healthy Bones Australia
09 February, 2021Osteoporosis Australia has announced an official rebrand and the launch of an educational resource hub to reinforce the importance of fracture prevention.
Unchecked misinformation risks vaccine efforts
26 January, 2021A newly formed coalition of health and technology experts is calling on the Australian Parliament to force Big Tech companies to reveal the true extent of COVID-19 misinformation.
Australian experts comment on deaths in Norway
19 January, 2021Norway has reported several deaths and some side effects in elderly people vaccinated with the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine.
National Allergy Strategy launches food allergy training for hospital staff
24 September, 2020All about Allergens for Hospitals provides nationally standardised training for food allergen management for food service in Australian hospitals.
Food safety: the benefits of digital monitoring technology
13 July, 2020 by Andrew Thomson, Think ST SolutionsInvesting in a temperature-monitoring system will take the risk out of uncertainty and provide kitchen operations with the confidence and assurance needed to manage food safety compliance and risk.
Haines Medical Australia SallySock Non-Slip patient socks
21 April, 2020Haines Medical SallySock Non-slip socks are single-patient-use non-slip socks designed to improve patient safety and confidence in getting up out of bed and walking as part of their recovery.
