As the pandemic refuses to loosen its grip of our country, waiting times for elective surgery are back in the headlines. Although...
Addressing the capacity shortage
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A data-driven approach to talent acquisition
The healthcare sector is facing critical talent shortages, and identifying effective ways to fill senior positions is more important than ever. The team at Yellow...
Decanting the CSSD to meet the new standard
By the end of this month, health service organisations must have a plan in place for meeting the updated sterilisation standards for Australia and New Zealand. Peter...
Laser cleaning: faster, smarter and safer
As many hospitals are implementing or planning changes to sterilisation departments in order to comply with the upcoming new A4187 standards, it is a good time to look...
To RO, or not to RO? That is the question
Christopher Hall, Director of Aquacure Water Treatment, discusses the importance of selecting the right water treatment process for each use, and explains why Reverse...
The impending bowel cancer crisis
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world. Early detection saves lives, but delays and restrictions during the pandemic has led to missed...
Indigenous health: the challenge of early diagnosis
Figures have repeatedly shown that the usage of diagnostic services aimed at detecting cancer is relatively lower among indigenous communities across Australia....
The human cost of waiting
Delays to patient care can be damaging in more ways than one. While clinical outcomes may worsen over time, longer waits for diagnosis and treatment of cancer can also...
45 is the new 50
Australia’s favourable overall trends in bowel cancer incidence and mortality are masking an increase in young-onset bowel cancer, an uptick that began in the...
Sterilisation: Control of Biofilm Using Temperature
Dr Surani McCaw, a healthcare consultant and adviser on water sterilisation standards, outlines the critical factors for success when using temperature to control...
