Elective Surgery: The hidden backlog

Elective Surgery: The hidden backlog

Elective surgery waiting lists continue to feature prominently in the headlines. In October, reports in the media said hospital waiting lists had skyrocketed by up to 40% as a result of a ban on surgery during the initial stage of the pandemic. By June, there were...
A flexible option for meeting the new standard

A flexible option for meeting the new standard

With the deadline for compliance with the new sterilisation standards for Australia and New Zealand fast approaching, what options are there for hospitals unable to extend the space taken up by the central sterilisation services department (CSSD) in the short term?...
Delivering life-saving community services

Delivering life-saving community services

Mobile clinics represent an integral component of the healthcare system that services the community in regional, rural and remote geographic areas of Australia, as well as providing specialised services in major cities. Increasingly, mobile clinics are being...