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Essential Protection for Primary Care: The PrimeOn Short Sleeve Gown
In primary care settings, healthcare professionals require protective apparel that balances comfort, hygiene, and practicality
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Protect Your Hands and the Planet with GloveOn COATS® Biodegradable
Introducing a glove solution that prioritises both hand health and environmental sustainability!
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Have you ever thought about the way that you learn? As lifelong learners it’s important that your learning journey keeps you engaged and the content that you access is appropriate to your style of learning. At Wound Specialist Services, we’ve designed two fun, interactive card games targeted at those kinaesthetic learners out there.
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GloveOn Celeste Transitions to GloveOn Avalon
As of April 2025, GloveOn Celeste nitrile gloves will no longer be available, being transitioned to GloveOn Avalon. Avalon biodegradable nitrile gloves offer the same trusted quality of Celeste gloves with the added benefit of being biodegradable, supporting a more sustainable future.
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Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS)
Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia with almost 2 million people living with the condition. Diabetes is one of the 10 leading causes of death. The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) consists of a range of measures to improve outcomes for persons with a chronic wound and diabetes access to more affordable wound care. The CWCS aligns with the recommendations of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce.
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Prevalence and Complications of Female Urinary Incontinence in Australia
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a significant health issue for women in Australia. Up to 38% of Australian women experience urinary incontinence, which requires regular use of incontinence products and medical interventions. This condition is particularly prevalent among older women, with studies showing that nearly half of women over 70 years old suffer from UI.
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Autoclave Classes and Tips for Buying the Right One
The term steriliser applies to a wide range of devices used to eliminate all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, from surfaces, instruments, or other items. Industrial sterilisers in the medical industry are called autoclaves and they are quicker and better at cleaning instruments and the process is more controlled.
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Ear Hygiene and The Benefits of Ear Irrigators
Earwax, or cerumen, is produced naturally and helps protect the ear canal from bacteria and foreign particles, like dirt and dust. Normally, earwax dries up and naturally falls out from there. If there is excess wax that is causing discomfort or hearing problems, patients should consult a doctor rather than trying to remove it themselves.
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Quick Tips for Choosing a Wound Dressing
Dressing selection can be overwhelming and it’s no wonder with thousands of different dressings available. It’s important that you know the types of dressings available, when and when not to use them, and how to use them effectively. Fortunately, like medications, dressings typically fall into generic categories or classes.
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The Latest Steriliser Trends and Australian Standards
What trends are sterilisation manufacturers seeing in the industry this year and what recent changes have been made the Australian Standards for Reprocessing? AS 5369:2023 sets out guidelines and best practices to ensure the effective and safe management of reusable medical devices throughout their lifecycle, from reprocessing to how it is moved, stored and handled.
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RACGP Clinical Guidelines for Investigating Urinary Incontinence
RACGP clinical guidelines state that basic investigations into urinary incontinence should include a portable bladder scan. It is estimated that 3 out of every 4 Australians who are in supported living situations have severe incontinence and 87% of people considering aged care list incontinence as a deciding factor.
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Zinc Oxide and Skin Integrity
Historically, topical zinc has been used in the treatment of wounds for over 3,000 years. Roughly one-fifth of our total zinc content is found within our skin and it plays an important role in the body in our immune system, antibody production, cell structure and integrity, tissue maintenance, and wound healing. So, it makes sense that if we are deficient in zinc, wound healing could be compromised.
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Why Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics In Australia Is Great For The Environment
The Australian Government estimates about 130,000 tonnes of plastic waste makes its way into the marine environment each year with estimates that there is 30 times as much plastic at the bottom of the ocean than on the surface. In 2021 Australian Environment Ministers agreed to phase out single-use plastics by 2025.
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Bed Bathing and Skin Hygiene
Maintaining personal hygiene is an essential component of care provision and directly impacts on skin health and a person’s comfort and wellbeing. Personal hygiene includes care of the skin, hair, nails, mouth, eyes, ears and nose, perineal region, and facial shaving.
There are many factors that can have a negative impact on skin health.
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Medical Innovations In 2024 and Improving Your Healthcare Processes
Groundbreaking discoveries and technological advancements have propelled medicine into new realms, offering hope, efficiency, and improved outcomes for patients across the world. From gene editing and 3D-printed organs to AI-guided treatments and nanotechnology, check out the amazing technological advances continuing in the year 2024.
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Replacing Showers with Bath Cloths Reduces Nurse Workload, Skin Tears, and Costs - Study
Skin tears are a prevalent issue among elderly residents in aged care facilities, often leading to significant discomfort and pain. This study delves into the successful implementation in a high-care dementia unit, emphasizing the replacement of conventional showers with HiCare™ bath cloths.
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Choosing The Right Electrosurgical Device For Your Clinic
Electrosurgical units are a versatile tool used in dermatology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, plastic surgery, ENT, OB-GYN, and other medical specialties where precise tissue manipulation and control are needed. When choosing an ESU that is right for your facility, clinic or practice consider all the surgery types you will be using it for.
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Automated External Defibrillators Now Required for RACGP Accreditation
By performing CPR with an automated external defibrillator (AED) the chances of saving the patient are above 50%. When the RACGP released its latest set of accreditation benchmarks earlier in 2023, Standard 5 included clear guidelines for resuscitation equipment requirements.
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Treatment & Prevention of Incontinence Associated Dermatitis In Aged Care
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) is a significant but largely preventable problem. The management and prevention of IAD consists of assessment and management of incontinence and adopting a structured skin care routine.
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The 7 Benefits of Using a Vital Signs Spot Monitor
Vital signs spot monitors, such as the Welch Allyn Connex Spot Vital Signs Monitor, offer a wide range of benefits in clinical settings. By combining several vital sign devices into one efficient machine, patients are supported in many ways.
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Incontinence Associated Dermatitis and Pressure Injuries in Aged Care
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) and Pressure Injuries (PIs) are frequently occurring but largely preventable skin injuries. Many clinicians find it difficult to recognise the difference between IAD and PIs resulting in misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
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The History of Laryngoscopes: From Mirrors To Video Cameras
For thousands of years physicians, professors, innovators and a wide array of contributors have been constantly developing better ways to examine and learn more about the throat. There have been many ideas and devices over the last two centuries. In this century, we now have video laryngoscopes that take viewing, recording, and diagnosing problems to new levels.
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Budget 2023-24: Aged Care Funding Reform
After a challenging few years for the Aged Care sector in Australia, the 2023-24 Federal Budget offers the hope of some reprieve with over $36 billion being allocated to supporting the industry. The BIG news from this budget is the massive $11.3 billion in funding for staff pay increases of 15% for more than 250,000 Australian aged care staff.
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Budget 2023-24: General Practice Funding Boost
In January, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners supplied a pre-budget submission to the Federal Government calling for a massive investment in healthcare. The Australian Government took on board the suggestions from RACGP just in time to help strengthen what many medical professionals were calling a healthcare system in crisis.
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