Posts by GAMA Healthcare team
Managing incontinence-associated dermatitis: Comparing the 3-step process and 3-in-1 wipe
Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a common and under recognised problem, caused by breakdown of the skin in individuals with incontinence, especially those with faecal incontinence.[1] It can be accompanied by redness, blistering, erosion and secondary infection.[2] Proper skin care is essential in managing IAD and preventing its recurrence. Traditionally, a 3-step process involving cleansing, moisturising,…
Read MorePreventing multi-drug resistance: improving healthcare infection control
To ensure patient safety and prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), healthcare facilities need to prioritise maintaining a clean and safe environment. In addition to the general infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, it is crucial to address the growing concern of multi-drug resistance (MRO) in healthcare settings. In this article, we will explore how Australian healthcare…
Read MoreCongratulations to the IPC Winter Champion Winners!
We are thrilled to announce the exceptional winners of the IPC Winter Champion competition, where healthcare facilities across Australia showcased their unwavering commitment to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. Outstanding IPC Winter Champion Campaign entries from across Australia The response to the IPC Winter Champion Campaign was remarkable, with over 70 outstanding entries from…
Read MoreIPC Tour 2023: GAMA Healthcare and ACIPC partner to foster infection prevention and control discussions across Australia
In June 2023, GAMA Healthcare partnered with ACIPC to bring to life the IPC Tour in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We welcomed more than 330 delegates across the events who enjoyed the opportunity to discuss local challenges while networking with their peers and listening to national and international speakers. An ever-popular speaker, Martin Kiernan,…
Read MoreTackling surface contamination is key to controlling Candida auris
Candida auris is a key emerging threat to healthcare facilities worldwide. For reasons that are not completely clear, the prevalence of C. auris seems to be rising. C. auris is shed into the environmental, can survive on dry surfaces for extended periods, and there is evidence that surface contamination plays an important role of the…
Read MoreMedia release: Make a Difference: GAMA Healthcare Raises Awareness of IAD during World Continence Week
GAMA Healthcare is launching a campaign to raise awareness about Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) during World Continence Week. The “Make a Difference” campaign aims to improve the lives of those affected by IAD and promote optimal management practices. IAD is a condition that can occur due to urinary or faecal incontinence. This painful skin problem…
Read MoreGAMA Healthcare Australia Supports Sepsis Australia in the Fight Against Sepsis
GAMA Healthcare Australia Supports Sepsis Australia in the Fight Against Sepsis Sepsis claims over 8,700 Australian lives every year, despite vaccines and antibiotics. This deadly infection often goes unnoticed until it becomes severe, causing extensive harm to the body. With over 55,000 affected annually across all age groups, sepsis has far-reaching consequences, including lasting effects…
Read MoreMedia release: GAMA Healthcare and ACIPC launch ‘Be a Winter Champion’ Campaign to Prevent Infections in Healthcare Facilities
GAMA Healthcare, supported by the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC), proudly announces the launch of the ‘Be a Winter Champion’ campaign. The campaign aims to help Australian healthcare facilities prepare for the winter season and minimise the spread of Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs) and runs from April to June 2023. Suzanne Hammouche, CEO…
Read MoreBiofilms and drains in healthcare…don’t let them sink in!
In healthcare, with most sinks and drains being out of sight and out of mind, is it possible a source of infection has been missed? Believe it or not, there’s a city of potentially harmful microbes living in hospital drains. These cities are known as ‘biofilms’ and their residents are multi-species bacteria, which shelter inside…
Read MoreGAMA Healthcare Launches it’s first regional Infection Prevention Learning Lab
GAMA Healthcare hosted its first-ever Infection Prevention Learning Lab in Adelaide on the 22nd of February. We brought together 30 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) experts from acute, community and aged care settings. The event provided a fantastic opportunity for participants to meet face-to-face, network and share IPC perspectives and experiences with their peers. Ryan Clarke, GAMA Healthcare…
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