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Flu Season 2023 - Are You Prepared?

Flu Season 2023 - Are You Prepared?
The chill in the air this Easter gave us a good reminder that Winter is not too far away, and this year’s flu season is nearly here. While there has been some noise in the media recently about the possible severity and early onset of this year’s flu season, here are the facts.
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Reach your Business Goals as The Medical Industry Evolves

Reach your Business Goals as The Medical Industry Evolves
Goodbye to 2022, and hello to 2023! While we take a little bit of time to reflect on the last 12 months and see what worked and what our customers enjoyed, we also peer into the future, thinking of ways to enhance our levels of customer service and increase our support of the medical industry in Australia.
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Otoscopy Basics and The Best Otoscope Brands

Otoscopy Basics and The Best Otoscope Brands
Affecting both adult and paediatric patients, ear problems are a common occurrence in general practices. With an otoscope and tuning fork, GPs, ENT Specialists, paediatricians and trained medical staff will be able to diagnose the majority of ear complaints without the need for further investigation.
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Help Prevent Pressure Injuries

Help Prevent Pressure Injuries
The skin of older people tends to be thinner and more delicate, which means a more senior person has an increased risk of developing a pressure sore during a prolonged stay in bed. For people confined to a bed or chair for any period, it's crucial to be aware of pressure sores' risks. Pressure sores can still be a risk even in the highest-quality care facilities.
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Have you heard about the Hadeco SmartDop ABI Monitors?

Have you heard about the Hadeco SmartDop ABI Monitors?
The ABI is a simple, non-invasive clinical test that should not only be applied to diagnose PAD but also to provide important prognostic information about future cardiovascular events. The Hadeco automatic blood pressure device enables health care professionals to detect peripheral artery disease in patients quickly and effectively in routine medical examinations.
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Are you SHIELDed?

Are you SHIELDed?
SHIELDme is leading the way in a new class of disinfectants. Their products are 100% natural with no alcohol or toxic ingredients, making them safe for people, animals, and the environment. Read more to find out how!
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Case Study: Busy GP Streamlines Ordering With SSS Online

Case Study: Busy GP Streamlines Ordering With SSS Online

Busy GP Streamlines Ordering with SSS Online

A longstanding SSS Australia customer spoke to us about their experience with SSS Australia, particularly how our new website has helped improve their internal processes. 

If you are looking to get more from your ordering with SSS Australia, read about this customer's experience, straight from the source.
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Mun - Addressing Modern Slavery

Mun - Addressing Modern Slavery
We believe everyone, everywhere has the right to a life free from slavery. But right now, millions of children and adults are trapped in modern slavery throughout the world. Modern slavery is the severe exploitation of other people for personal or commercial gain and describes a situation where o­ffenders use coercion, threats, or deception to exploit victims and undermine their freedom.
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Updates to Scalpel Blade Disposal Standards

Updates to Scalpel Blade Disposal Standards
In December 2020, Standards Australia published AS 3825:2020 Procedures and devices for the removal, containment and disposal of scalpel blades from scalpel handles to replace the 1998 version, AS/NZS 3825:1998. The revised 2020 Standard has expanded the recommendations for scalpel blade removal devices, to better address the range of devices now commercially available.
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No Melt Ice Cream Recipe

No Melt Ice Cream Recipe
We are excited to present our recipe for a ‘no-melt ice-cream’ for people on texture modified diets! Check out the video below for the easy and cost-effective preparation of an IDDSI Level 4 ice-cream using SUSTAGEN® HOSPITAL FORMULA.
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Defibrillators

Defibrillators
Is your finger on the pulse when it comes to defibrillators? As it currently stands, in Australia, aged care facilities such as retirement villages and nursing homes are not legally obliged to install defibrillators on-premises.
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Gloves: What's the Best FIT?

Gloves: What's the Best FIT?
Choosing the best gloves for your environment isn’t as simple as it used to be. There is more choice and technology than ever before. Let us guide you through the options and encourage you to make assessing your choice of glove one of your 2020 resolutions!
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