infection control
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Aug- 2024 -19 AugustIndustry & Reform
Govt. funds targeted research into infection prevention
Healthcare-associated infections are the most common hospital-acquired complication in Australia, leading to readmissions, poorer patient outcomes and increased emotional and…
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Jul- 2023 -13 JulySpecialty
Improving gastro treatment in residential care
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have made a breakthrough discovery that could better protect older people from gastroenteritis, an illness causing…
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Nov- 2021 -3 NovemberCOVID-19
Leadership and guidance key to a swift outbreak response: expert
A new independent review into the handling of COVID-19 in residential care has identified the key factors which make staff…
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Nov- 2016 -1 NovemberClinical Practice
Communication, vigilance essential for clean hands away from hospital
Maintaining good hygiene outside of controlled environments is a challenge that must be met. With companion animals and cluttered workspaces…
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Aug- 2010 -31 August
A rewarding speciality
These are challenging and changing times for infection control in Australia, write Cathryn Murphy and Deborough MacBeth. Every day in…
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Sep- 2009 -7 September
Health is in your hands
Sometimes the most important things are also the simplest. It is said that cleanliness is next to godliness, which is…