Dire PPE shortage affecting morale: Study Of the more than 350 healthcare workers surveyed, around 60% reported being less willing to work than usual.
Elective surgery a ‘complex issue’ as GPs continue to face PPE shortage If a PPE shortage for GPs mean reduced COVID-19 testing capacity on the frontline, what will the consequences be for elective surgery in hospitals?
New PPE supplies ‘critical’ for overcoming pandemic The Federal Government has secured 60 million face masks for frontline health workers. But how many will be delivered to GPs?
PPE taskforce to address urgent shortage concerns in Victoria The taskforce is designed to provide a coordinated central approach to addressing concerns regarding the supply, demand and usage of PPE.
GPs creating their own PPE solutions Some makeshift measures include buying masks and goggles from the hardware store and using raincoats as gowns.
PHNs to receive 2.3 million masks to help fight coronavirus The announcement is ‘welcome news for general practice’, which has voiced ongoing concerns over a lack of personal protective equipment.
Rural and coastal populations more vulnerable to coronavirus ANU research suggests areas outside the major cities have a significantly higher concentration of risk factors linked to COVID-19 deaths.
Chief Medical Officer update on coronavirus testing Professor Brendan Murphy has written to GPs regarding the Communicable Diseases Network Australia National Guidelines and COVID-19 pathology testing.
Concerns grow over global PPE supply chains Doctors have raised concerns over access to personal protective equipment as the Australian Government searches for alternate suppliers amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.