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Why Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics In Australia Is Great For The Environment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 combing 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 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

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

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

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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Strengthening Medicare Grants - GP Funding Available Now

Strengthening Medicare Grants - GP Funding Available Now
The Australian Government has announced they will be investing $220 Million dollars in grants for GPs over the next two years. The intention of the program is to contribute funding to GPs to help increase quality primary care and make it more accessible for patients.
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Flu Season 2023 - Are You Prepared?

Flu Season 2023 - Are You Prepared?
The chill in the air this Easter gave us a good reminder that Winter is not too far away, and this year’s flu season is nearly here. While there has been some noise in the media recently about the possible severity and early onset of this year’s flu season, here are the facts.
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Skin Care - Melanoma Detection, Management & Events

Skin Care - Melanoma Detection, Management & Events
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. It is now estimated that 2 out of every 3 Australians will get some form of skin cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Early detection starts with a good dermatoscope.
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Reach your Business Goals as The Medical Industry Evolves

Reach your Business Goals as The Medical Industry Evolves
Goodbye to 2022, and hello to 2023! While we take a little bit of time to reflect on the last 12 months and see what worked and what our customers enjoyed, we also peer into the future, thinking of ways to enhance our levels of customer service and increase our support of the medical industry in Australia.
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Putting People & The Planet First: Sustainability In The Medical Industry

Putting People & The Planet First: Sustainability In The Medical Industry
Science, technology, and innovation are helping to reform many industries as they move towards reducing carbon footprints. The medical industry is no different and many pharmaceutical and healthcare companies are doing their bit to improve the health of our planet as we race towards net zero.
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Otoscopy Basics and The Best Otoscope Brands

Otoscopy Basics and The Best Otoscope Brands
Affecting both adult and paediatric patients, ear problems are a common occurrence in general practices. With an otoscope and tuning fork, GPs, ENT Specialists, paediatricians and trained medical staff will be able to diagnose the majority of ear complaints without the need for further investigation.
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Case Study: Hawthorne Clinic makes stock management easy with SSS Australia

Case Study: Hawthorne Clinic makes stock management easy with SSS Australia
We take a look at one of SSS Australia's GP clinic customers, Hawthorne Clinic, who have been utilising the stock management tool to manage their stock, and order efficiently and quickly. Check out their story and their feedback!
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Case Study: Anchor Medical Partners with SSS Australia For Growth

Case Study: Anchor Medical Partners with SSS Australia For Growth
It’s no secret that collaboration and support are foundations for growing our businesses. Partnerships lead to companies better serving their customers and streamlining their internal processes to make life easy for staff. Keep reading for the story behind our long-term relationship with Anchor Medical.
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Benefits of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Wash

Benefits of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Wash
Bactol 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Wash helps reduce infection rates and improves patient safety.
Read our blog to see how this clinical hand wash can make a difference in your workplace today!
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Help Prevent Pressure Injuries

Help Prevent Pressure Injuries
The skin of older people tends to be thinner and more delicate, which means a more senior person has an increased risk of developing a pressure sore during a prolonged stay in bed. For people confined to a bed or chair for any period, it's crucial to be aware of pressure sores' risks. Pressure sores can still be a risk even in the highest-quality care facilities.
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Have you heard about the Hadeco SmartDop ABI Monitors?

Have you heard about the Hadeco SmartDop ABI Monitors?
The ABI is a simple, non-invasive clinical test that should not only be applied to diagnose PAD but also to provide important prognostic information about future cardiovascular events. The Hadeco automatic blood pressure device enables health care professionals to detect peripheral artery disease in patients quickly and effectively in routine medical examinations.
Keep reading for more information!
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The Importance of Surface Cleaning and Disinfection

The Importance of Surface Cleaning and Disinfection
Did you know that 80% of communicable diseases are transferred by touch alone1?
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