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.
How prepared are you for the current challenges in the workplace?
07 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Surgical SpecialtiesDemonstrating a clean and infection-free environment has never been more critical. Manual cleaning can miss up to 50% of all surfaces, so how do you validate that both they and the circulating air are in fact germ-free?
New Chair for the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership
07 October, 2021Migration Council Australia (MCA) has appointed Dr Vijay Roach as Chair of the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership (the Partnership).
New monograph to guide safe treatment of serious COVID-19 symptoms
07 October, 2021The SHPA has brought forward the release of streamlined information on the safe administration of baricitinib for people with severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Increasing patient hand hygiene by 45.7%
06 October, 2021 by Kate Smith, Head of Clinical Solutions, Training and Support – GAMA Healthcare (RN/RM, CRNI, GCertNurs, Cert IV TAE) | Supplied by: GAMA HealthcareHand hygiene is well recognised as one of the most effective initiatives to protect patients from healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
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.
Con-Serv Hideaway Mounting System
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Con-ServCon-Serv's Hideaway Mounting System allows accessible fittings such as grab rails to be installed, removed and re-installed as required.
Camfil AirCair Services for Healthcare
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdCamfil Australia's site service team can provide hospitals and healthcare facilities with obligation-free air filtration audits to help them meet relevant industry standards and identify potential operational cost savings.
UDI — Opportunities for health providers as a result of proposed regulatory changes
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaAustralian healthcare is underpinned by a wide variety of standards.
MTA chillers
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: MTA DivisionMTA cooling systems are suitable for application in modern medical facilities, specialising in imaging and oncology technologies.
Protect your patients. Protect your staff.
28 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Man & MachineHigh-touch surfaces in medical environments, such as keyboards and mice, need to be cleaned and disinfected throughout the day.
SA doctor gets 25-year ban from practising
20 September, 2021A South Australian general practitioner, Dr Brian Geoffrey Holder, has received a 25-year ban by the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
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.
