Space crunch: How this Philippine hospital overcame an isolation space shortage

October 14, 2021

The huge surge of COVID-19 cases over the past year meant hospitals needed to create isolation spaces quickly, while ensuring strict infection control. We speak to St Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, on their experience

Infection Control, Patient Safety

Why having adequate isolation space is key to effective infection control

October 14, 2021

While isolation of infected patients from uninfected ones is crucial in preventing the spread, hospitals often lack isolation space. What can be done to resolve this?

Infection Control, Patient Safety

Evolving role of infection control at UMMC – the journey thus far

October 14, 2021

Professor Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chair of Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)’s COVID-19 taskforce, shares key learnings and challenges in infection control amidst the pandemic

Infection Control, Patient Safety

Are temporary isolation rooms cost-effective for hospitals?

October 14, 2021

Temporary isolation rooms are a relatively new solution in healthcare, and hospitals may be understandably unsure of its value. We speak to Professor Nick Graves of Singapore’s Duke-NUS Medical School on the cost-effectiveness of such rooms

Infection Control, Patient Safety

How healthcare can combat the COVID-19 infodemic

September 30, 2021

Given that false information about the COVID-19 pandemic can lead to dire consequences, what can the healthcare industry do to combat it? Tim Morris, Commercial Portfolio and Partnership Director for Elsevier, shared his thoughts on the subject at the recent HMA conference.

Patient Safety

Building a safe workplace for hospital cleaning staff and housekeepers

September 23, 2021

With cleaning tasks increasing across hospitals, there is a need to mitigate the risk of workplace injury in cleaning staff. We speak to Bangkok Hatyai Hospital on the occupational safety measures in place

COVID-19, Patient Safety, Talent & Skills

Meeting the needs for high work safety and hygiene levels

September 23, 2021

Today’s hospitals are facing a tall order, balancing costs, high cleanliness requirements and also workplace safety. We look at how adoption of the right cleaning equipment can meet these requirements.

COVID-19, Patient Safety