The evidence has been inconclusive until now: using an antiseptic instead of saline when inserting catheters reduces the risk of urinary tract infection.
Cleaning trial cuts infections
Friday, March 22, 2019Healthcare providers take note. An Avondale academic’s paper published in a prestigious journal shows how a change in cleaning practices significantly reduced infections at 11 hospitals in Australia.
Hospital bugs comprehensively counted; control now needed
Wednesday, August 16, 2017The only systematic review of Australian healthcare-associated infection rates published in peer-reviewed literature demonstrates the desperate need for a coordinated national surveillance program.
Antiseptic study to clean and clarify
Friday, March 24, 2017An Avondale academic’s externally-funded study of antiseptic cleaning solutions may not only help prevent catheter-associated infections in hospitals but also change national guidelines.
Live More: Keynote Speaker 2 – Brett Mitchell
Wednesday, November 30, 2016A degree of urgency: why we should be concerned about preventing UTIs. Presented by Brett Mitchell.
Live More: Keynote Speaker 1 – Prof. John Turnidge
Wednesday, November 30, 2016Sorry, I cant (or wont) treat your infection. Presented by Professor John Turnidge