PPE in conjunction with HEPA filters offers best protection: study
08 February, 2022Full PPE, involving a fit-tested N95 mask, in conjunction with a HEPA filtration system offers health workers in a hospital setting the best protection against virus aerosol exposure, according to a new study.
Modern slavery in health services: a risk management guide
16 November, 2021The Australian Human Rights Commission and KPMG Australia have launched a guide to help the health sector respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).
Eating well on the night shift
12 November, 2021The UniSA and Monash University study has over 200 enrolled participants and is currently on a final round of recruitment.
Hudson CEO appointed to NHMRC Council
27 October, 2021Hudson Institute of Medical Research Director and CEO Professor Elizabeth Hartland has been appointed to the Council of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
RACGP appoints new CEO
12 October, 2021The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has appointed Paul Wappett as its new CEO, starting Monday, 8 November.
Vic hospital fined $60,000 for bullying
06 October, 2021A private Werribee hospital has been convicted and fined $60,000 after a worker was subjected to 18 months of bullying.
SHPA joins calls for mandatory vaccination of hospital workers
17 September, 2021The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has joined calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for all hospital workers.
Frontline workers: PPE scarcity and virus exposure impact willingness to work
15 September, 2021A survey of 600 frontline healthcare staff has found that scarcity of PPE and exposure to the COVID-19 virus were impacting willingness to work.
New NPS MedicineWise CEO announced
06 September, 2021NPS MedicineWise has appointed Katherine Burchfield as Chief Executive Officer, starting 18 October 2021.
PPE: coaching app to protect workers from breaches
03 September, 2021A new app coaches healthcare workers through safe fitting and removal of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hospital + Healthcare seeking new editor
16 August, 2021WF Media is seeking an experienced editor to take the reins of its healthcare media channel.
Protecting Australia's healthcare institutions
05 July, 2021Security personnel are playing a bigger role in hospitals. Here are the top three considerations in protecting Australia's healthcare institutions.
Resilience in healthcare report considers pandemic positives
06 May, 2021The survey of 1013 Australians explored the lessons learnt from the incredible response healthcare workers demonstrated throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID uniform trends and what the future looks like
08 March, 2021 by Pamela Jabbour, Founder and CEO of Total Image GroupUniforms play a central role in the pandemic-response arsenal, impacting everything from infection control to patient experience.
Christmas cheer delivered to Sydney Children's Hospital workers
17 December, 2020Thank you gifts were delivered to frontline workers and their families at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick by a convoy of Santa's Little Sherpas.
