How did air compressors become so critical in the COVID-19 environment?
12 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air PowerA reliable medical-grade air supply is essential for ventilator function, anaesthesia and general patient care across the healthcare system.
Leadership in a pandemic
12 June, 2020 by Sharon Williams*Leadership has been a critical factor in Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr banned for sexual misconduct and bad prescribing
02 June, 2020A Victorian doctor's registration has been cancelled until 2025 following findings of sexual misconduct and inappropriately prescribing drugs of dependence.
HEPA containment systems for Hospital Class N isolation rooms
01 June, 2020 by Kristian Kirwin (B.Eng Mechanical) and Shannon Roger (B.Ed) for Airepure Australia | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdThis is an excerpt from a published technical article titled 'Design Considerations for Hospital Class N isolation Rooms'.
Save our environment, save our health
25 May, 2020More than 180 health professionals and health groups have signed an open letter warning that Australia must strengthen its weak environment laws to protect human health.
Hospital in the Home sees rapid growth
20 May, 2020Research shows the rapid growth in healthcare delivery via Hospital in the Home is resulting in fewer hospital readmissions and fewer deaths.
Free live webinar to support clinical leaders
19 May, 2020'Sustaining Clinical Team Performance Through COVID-19' offers support to clinical leaders and their teams during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work health and safety during a pandemic: the issue of vaccination for businesses
18 May, 2020 by Patrick Walsh, Director, DW Fox Tucker LawyersWhat role, if any, do businesses have to play if a vaccine is created for SARS-CoV-2?
Healthcare managers needed to lead in complex times
14 May, 2020 by Professor Joanne Travaglia*, UTS Professor of Health Services ManagementThe immediate COVID-19 crisis will pass — but the need for management expertise will not pass with it.
Degree arms health managers for complex situations
08 May, 2020UTS has launched an online degree to provide healthcare managers with the skills needed to make lead organisations and healthcare teams in complex environments.
COVID-19 antibody library announced
01 May, 2020Global peptide, protein and antibody producer ProteoGenix has announced a Human Immune COVID-19 library for the fast discovery of potent antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.
Med students can gain invaluable experience during the pandemic
01 May, 2020Flinders University is finding ways to provide clinical placements for its medical students, preparing them for careers in the Australian health system.
App keeps stock of staff, patients and PPE
30 April, 2020Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network has developed a Qlik-powered COVID-19 application to manage staff, patients and stock levels of PPE.
Gilead Sciences awards grants to seven research projects
29 April, 2020The 2020 Gilead Fellowship Research Grants Program has awarded funding to research projects focused on improving patient outcomes in several disease areas.
3D printing shields healthcare workers
29 April, 2020University of Wollongong researchers are pooling resources and expertise to develop face shields for our healthcare professionals.
