The mandatory policy on Insertion and Management of Peripheral Intravenous Cannulae in WA Healthcare Facilities has now been released under the Public Health policy framework.  This policy outlines the minimum requirements for the management of Peripheral Intravenous Cannulae (PIVC) and applies to all healthcare facilities (HCFs) within the WA health system. These HCFs are to align their policies for the insertion and management of PIVCs with this document to ensure a standardised level of care and to minimise the risk of […]

HHA have recently launched a new learning management system where all of the hand hygiene e-learning modules are hosted. The modules are the same as previous, but the system is new.  http://hha.org.au/LearningPackage/olp-home.aspx

The Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges recently released a strong position statement on the Importance of Effective Hand Hygiene. Please see the link below. http://cpmc.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/CPMC_HandHygiene_July2016.pdf

The Public Health Act 2016 (‘the Public Health Act’), together with the supporting Public Health (Consequential Provisions) Act 2016 (‘the Consequential Act’), received Royal Assent on the 25th July 2016.  These Acts facilitate a comprehensive reform of public health regulation in Western Australia and are a substantial step towards preventing illness and better protecting and promoting the health of all Western Australians. The Public Health Act provides a flexible and proactive framework for the regulation of public health.  The Public […]