Day by day, we are edging towards normality, after the initial outbreak of the pandemic. How does the Health Care industry help building in a COVID-safe Australia?

Falls are a significant risk in the elderly, with 30% of falls resulting in moderate to severe injuries.1 The risk of falls may be attributed to a combination of factors including existing medical conditions, medications, vision impairment and general cognitive or functional decline. Medical cond...

The Swift Mobil-2 is a shower commode chair that is not only durable and comfortable, but it can be equipped with many accessories to personalise it further to the user. Unique seat The seat has a rear opening, giving the carer easy access when assisting the user with personal care tasks. Additio...

One of the primary goals of wound care is to protect the wound base from outside contaminants such as bacteria.  Within the hospital, stringent infection control measures are practiced, but what about when patients are discharged? Are they well aware of the importance of cleaning and disinfect...

In an ideal world, anyone at risk of developing a pressure injury (ulcer) would be using a dynamic support surface or other appropriate prevention tools. However, the speed with which pressure injury can form often catch unsuspecting patients and/or caregivers unawares. Do not feel guilty or inc...

According to Centres of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)1, know the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing is key to effective infection control: Cleaning removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces or objects. Cleaning works by using soap (or detergent) and water ...

For health workers: With COVID-19 pandemic still fresh in our mind, it is easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to controlling infection.   3 Patient Handling Steps for Better Infection Control Hand Hygiene Every small step counts. Cleaning, disinfecting and sanitising correctly as we mentione...

COVID-19 highlights the importance of infection control. While good hygiene practice is a good start to reduce infection rates in a healthcare facility, using products with inbuilt infection control features can assist in further reducing decontamination.   3 Areas to Improve for Infection Cont...

Infection control is part of any health management plan. While healthcare staff are trained on best practice strategies to reduce the risk of infection, cleaning and disinfecting is required whether it is within the hospital or at home. For out-patients and post-surgical patients, select equipmen...