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ICD-IMPROVE Project – register now!
Invitation to participate in a project about indwelling catheter care in Australian aged care homes Researchers from the National Ageing Research...

Aged Care IPC guide now available
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released its Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guide. The...

Evaluation of the IPC Lead role – Final report released
Evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Lead role in Residential Aged Care Homes The role of the Infection Prevention and Control...

New AMS guidelines released by ASQSHC
The Australian Commission for Quality and Safety in Health Care has released new guidance on implementing the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS)...

Aged Care bill passes Parliament
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care announced today that the Aged Care Bill had passed Parliament. This means the new Aged...

IPC Resources – a guided tour
Seeking the latest IPC resources? We’ve enhanced our online offerings and invite you to join a complimentary webinar designed to help you maximize...

On-site pharmacists in aged care from 1 July 2024
Aged care on-site pharmacists can now be employed in Australian residential aged care facilities. In June this year, the Department of Health and...

ELUCIDAR Victorian clinical trial in aged care
The Victorian Department of Health, in partnership with the Burnet Institute, is undertaking a study into the efficacy of UV lights to disinfect...