What are the benefits of an RSV vaccine for older adults?
09 October, 2024Research suggests that vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus for adults over 60 has a range of benefits.
ACIPC International Conference speakers announced
08 August, 2024Infection prevention and control is vitally important across all healthcare settings in reducing the risks of infection transmission and antimicrobial resistance.
S-7XTRA disinfectant cleaner wipes
01 November, 2023The S-7XTRA cleaner disinfectant kills 52+ pathogens including bacteria, COVID-19, norovirus, mould, fungi, yeast, TB and spores such as C. difficile.
AMR, a concerning trend in aged care facilities: study
06 October, 2023A new study, analysing wastewater samples from several aged care and retirement homes in Adelaide, has uncovered signs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in at least one facility.
Whiteley V-Wipes Instrument Grade Disinfectant
01 June, 2023Whiteley's surface cleaning and disinfection products can help keep healthcare and aged-care facilities clean and free of bacterial contamination.
Nurse who kept aged care home 'COVID free' recognised with an award
12 May, 2023A nurse credited with keeping her aged care home safe through exceptional dedication to infection control procedures has received the Humanetix HEART Award.
Whiteley Bactol Range Hand Sanitisers and Moisturisers
01 May, 2023Increased hygiene frequency can cause dry, cracked skin which compromises skin integrity. Bactol Sanitisers can help alleviate this problem in two ways.
Durelle Slimline and Ultraslim hand towels
01 March, 2023Durelle Slimline and Durelle Ultraslim are strong and absorbent hand towels from Restock.
Looking for dirty utility room solutions?
10 February, 2023 by Renelle HarrisonWhy there's no 'one size fits all' solution, and how you can create a functional space that supports your facility.
From the emergency room to aged care: the potential of HIRAID
09 December, 2022To many in health care, 'ABC' in emergency care (Airways, Breathing, Circulation) is as familiar as the alphabet itself, but registered nurse Professor Kate Curtis discovered there needed to be a more comprehensive way to assess patients.
Whiteley Bactol Blue Hand Sanitiser
01 December, 2022Preventing infection transmission shouldn't mean dry skin. Sanitising hands to prevent infection spread is crucial, but it doesn't need to mean that dry, irritated skin is the result.
Antimicrobials in aged care
24 February, 2021 by Professor John Turnidge AO and Ms Kristin XenosRecent work by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has delivered a powerful reminder that action to improve antimicrobial use is vital to the safety of residents.
