Janelle Gullan did not anticipate a six-month recovery after childbirth
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When Janelle Gullan gave birth to her first child eight years ago, she knew through her work as an occupational therapist that deliveries do not always go to plan.
Janelle Gullan did not expect a six-month recovery process after experiencing a particularly difficult birth.
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However, she did not expect a six-month recovery process after experiencing a particularly difficult birth, which included being induced into labour, a forceps delivery, and a third-grade perineal tear.
Janelle Gullan did not anticipate a six-month recovery after childbirth
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Janelle Gullan did not anticipate a six-month recovery after childbirth
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âSee a problem, measure it, fix itâ: Push for surveillance to fight hospital infections
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Infection control experts are calling for a national and transparent surveillance system to track and help prevent painful, debilitating and potentially life-threatening infections patients pick up in Australian hospitals.
An estimated one in 10 people admitted to Australian hospitals will acquire an infection during their admission, a 2019 analysis suggested. The most common are urinary tract infections, pneumonia and surgical site infections.
Infection control researcher Professor Brett Mitchell at the University of Newcastle is calling for a national surveillance system to help prevent infections in hospitals.
See a problem, measure it, fix it : Push for surveillance to fight hospital infections
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