Ahpra releases new complaints checklist
08 November, 2023The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has released a new checklist to help registered health practitioners better address complaints from patients and clients.
Clinically Integrated supply chain — The next frontier in ensuring patient safety
01 June, 2023 by Catherine Koetz, Director – Healthcare, GS1 AustraliaViewing the clinical needs of the patient and the value chain as interlinked, interdependent streams of activity helps to deliver the best patient experience.
Audit says Vic doesn't have an effective statewide incident management system
03 September, 2021Victoria has made some progress in improving its clinical governance, but still doesn't have a fully functioning statewide incident management system.
Ampetronic TalkPerfect Duplex Speech Transfer System
01 July, 2021The TalkPerfect DX Speech Enhancement system from Ampetronic is designed to improve communication at fixed-screen counters.
The importance of visitor management in hospitals and healthcare facilities
20 May, 2021 by Stephen Darracott, Vice President and Country Manager, Pitney Bowes Japan, Australia and New ZealandHealthcare facilities must invest in visitor management technology to meet the increasing requirements to better manage visitor information for staff and patient safety.
Why data is key to Australia's vaccine rollout
18 May, 2021 by Charlie Farah, Director, Healthcare and Public Sector APAC at QlikWhat are the supply chain issues for getting Australians vaccinated, and what role does data and analytics play?
Can employers direct employees to be vaccinated?
08 March, 2021 by Patrick Walsh, Director, DW Fox Tucker LawyersWhen is it lawful and reasonable for employers to direct employees to undergo vaccination against COVID-19?
The health and financial imperative to improve health care's environmental footprint
26 February, 2021 by Dr Emma-Leigh Synnott, Dr Carrie LeeOur changing climate is exposing Australians to climate-related illnesses, and healthcare services are vulnerable to a range of risks.
Safely store vaccines, bloods, insulins and medicines
25 January, 2021Keeping patients and staff safe in today's high risk environment is more challenging than ever. But there's one area where you can significantly reduce your risk.
Help for difficult-to-pipette samples
02 November, 2020If you are working with samples that are difficult to pipette or can be damaged by pipetting, you should consider using wide bore pipette tips.
Harcor custom-made specimen bags
01 November, 2020Harcor's printed, clear-coloured specimen bags are compartmentalised to prevent cross infection during transportation of specimens to the laboratory for testing.
Harcor Security bags for medical records, medicines and equipment
01 November, 2020Harcor's range of security bags is designed for the sanitary storage and transportation of medical records, medicines and equipment.
How printers are increasing the risk of data breaches in hospitals
16 September, 2020 by Adam O’Neill, Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, Y SoftIn Australia, health service providers are the most common victims of data breaches, accounting for 115 of a total of 518 data breaches reported in the period January to June 2020.
Bollé Safety DFS2 disposable face shield
01 August, 2020Bollé Safety's line of products is designed specifically for the healthcare and service industries.
HEPA filters and housings for hospital environments
01 August, 2020Technical information on effective HEPA design and operation for hospital environments.