by Editor | Dec 2, 2020 | Management
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...
by Editor | Nov 26, 2020 | Facilities
NAIDOC week 2020, which sees a number of events celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people take place, is upon us. Originally organised by the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC),...
by Editor | Nov 21, 2020 | Clinical, Management
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?...
by Editor | Nov 20, 2020 | Facilities, Management
A new healthcare facility that is being installed at a hospital in Queensland to provide additional capacity for diagnostic procedures was created and made ready to ship within weeks of the order. The project is the result of an international effort to get a bespoke...
by Editor | Nov 15, 2020 | Facilities
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...