Hospitals and Healthcare

Innovative ways to use personal protective equipment have emerged since the Covid-19 pandemic.

There are 103 mistakes health workers can make when putting on and taking off PPE. But a team of Macquarie University doctors believe a new app can eliminate human error.

When it comes to PPE, we could be better protecting our frontline health-care workers. We need to update current guidelines to reflect the latest evidence around how COVID-19 spreads.

Personal protective equipment is a priority for vulnerable older Australians, but some suppliers are charging double

During COVID, rich countries have used masks and gloves from their medical stockpiles. But not all countries are so fortunate. We found the best way to help. It may not be what you think.

Private healthcare company Aspen Medical was given more than $1 billion in government PPE contracts, despite having no experience in large-scale procurement, a Four Corners investigation reveals. 

Binish Desai has already made more than 40,000 bricks for projects including homes and factories, and is gearing up to produce 15,000 a day.

Some front line healthcare workers have been supplied with sub-standard face masks as companies exploit a Therapeutic Goods Administration rule change designed to ease a shortage of protective equipment, experts warn.

Staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital show how much protective clothing is needed to work in intensive care.

Respiratory therapist Robertino, who takes care of COVID-19 patients at the Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, came up with a genius idea of reassuring his patients with his smile all the while staying safe behind a mask.

“I’m okay. Don’t tell Mom and Dad. They’ll worry,” he wrote to his sister. He may be the first nurse in New York City to die from the coronavirus.