Healthcare after COVID-19
The emergence of Covid-19, and the response to it, has resulted in positive transformation in some areas, but it has also highlighted inequalities and bottlenecks in the health…
Ensuring compliance with the new sterilisation standards
A new set of sterilisation standards for Australia and New Zealand became operational in 2016, with compliance by hospitals required by the end of 2021. However, in response to concerns raised by health service organisations and state and territory health departments,...
The impact of COVID-19 on bowel cancer
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world; it is estimated that 1 in 13 Australians will develop the disease in their lifetime. During the COVID-19 crisis, cancer testing has declined significantly, with testing and screening levels for some...
Resuming elective surgery post COVID-19
Just last week, the Australian State of Victoria saw a new spike in confirmed cases, prompting the Victorian government to bring back tougher restrictions and extend the state of emergency until 12 July. This shows how important it is for hospitals to maintain...
Keeping apace with healthcare innovation
Project managers and engineering experts need to provide strategic support that matches the rapid pace of new innovations in the healthcare sector. Donald Cant Watts Corke (DCWC) partners with Australia’s leading healthcare providers and has a strong portfolio of both...
