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.
Tech and the future of ICUs
08 September, 2021Cordless sensors, artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology are the future of hospital intensive care units.
New NPS MedicineWise CEO announced
06 September, 2021NPS MedicineWise has appointed Katherine Burchfield as Chief Executive Officer, starting 18 October 2021.
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.
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).
New CEO for National Asthma Council
02 September, 2021The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has appointed Bill Petch as the new CEO.
Camfil CamSafe 3 safe change HEPA filter exhaust housings
01 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdThe Camfil CamSafe 3 is a safe change HEPA filter housing system designed specifically for containment exhaust air application.
CleanSpace Technology HALO respirators
24 August, 2021 | Supplied by: CleanSpace Technology Pty LtdCleanSpace HALO is a powered respirator without the conventional belts and hoses associated with PAPR, in one light and easy-to-use system.
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.
Wamee rapID keyboard
18 August, 2021 | Supplied by: Hospital Products AustraliaThe Wamee rapID keyboard combines a washable design and RFID reader for infection control and fast, secure logon.
The Missing Link Managed IT Services
17 August, 2021 | Supplied by: The Missing LinkThe Missing Link's Managed IT Service delivers outsourced support, maintenance and monitoring of critical infrastructure and end users.
Hospital + Healthcare seeking new editor
16 August, 2021WF Media is seeking an experienced editor to take the reins of its healthcare media channel.
MePACS Duress Alarm
06 August, 2021 | Supplied by: MePacsThe MePACS Duress Alarm is a 24/7 emergency response personal alarm service for lone workers monitored by trained professionals.
Cataract national care standard prepares to launch
06 August, 2021The Cataract Clinical Care Standard will help ensure that patients are prioritised for cataract surgery or non-surgical alternatives based on clinical need.
