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.
Hotel quarantine: how secure is the system?
12 April, 2021 by Jane AllmanWith hotel quarantine forming a crucial line of defence against variants of SARS-CoV-2, just how watertight is the system?
Con-Serv Friction Slide Grab Rail Handset Cradle
01 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Con-ServThe Con-Serv Friction Slide Grab Rail Handset Cradle (HC 932 C) is specifically designed for people with weakened or arthritic grip.
The epidemic of burnout in the health and social sectors
31 March, 2021 by Alison CoughlanThe sustained physical, emotional and psychological demands of our work are literally destroying lives.
Reducing the financial and environmental costs of PPE
31 March, 2021 by Brendon Rowse, Managing Director of Welspring and Simon Dawkins, Lead RFID Consultant at RFiD DiscoveryThe cost and sustainability challenge of healthcare PPE can be addressed by bringing new technologies together.
Good governance for food safety management
23 March, 2021 by Andrew Thomson*It's time for the health- and aged-care sectors to move beyond meeting minimum compliance requirements and strive for business excellence in food safety management systems.
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?
What do women in health care choose to challenge this IWD?
08 March, 2021This International Women's Day, four inspirational women tell us what #ChooseToChallenge means to them and women in health care.
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.
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.
Infection control practices need a post-COVID update
25 February, 2021 by Dr Cathryn Murphy, Adjunct Honorary Associate Professor at Bond University*The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in how infection control is managed within the Australian healthcare system.
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.
Review recognises violent reality of working in hospitals
18 February, 2021The Anderson Review into hospital security reveals the bloody and violent reality confronting hospital workers across NSW, according to the Health Services Union.
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.
