by Selina | Nov 27, 2024 | Aged Care News, News
The Australian Commission for Quality and Safety in Health Care has released new guidance on implementing the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Clinical Care Standard in aged care. This guidance explains how aged care organisations and providers can implement policies...
by Selina | Nov 26, 2024 | Aged Care News
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care announced today that the Aged Care Bill had passed Parliament. This means the new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025. The Department has outlined some key changes for older people, aged care...
by Selina | Oct 1, 2024 | Aged Care News, News
Book now for our January 2025 Short Course in Infection Prevention and Control in Aged Care Settings.This course is designed to provide staff with the fundamental principles and concepts of infection prevention and control practice as they apply to various Aged Care...
by Selina | Sep 20, 2024 | Aged Care News, News
Seeking the latest IPC resources? We’ve enhanced our online offerings and invite you to join a complimentary webinar designed to help you maximize their value. Join ACIPC IPC Consultants Carrie Spinks and Karen McKenna for free IPC Resources webinar on Wednesday...
by Selina | Aug 28, 2024 | Aged Care News
The Australin Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has developed the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards Guide for healthcare services to support implementation of the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community...
by Selina | Aug 16, 2024 | Aged Care News
Aged care on-site pharmacists can now be employed in Australian residential aged care facilities. In June this year, the Department of Health and Aged Care announced that credentialled pharmacists would be able to work on-site from 1 July 2024. This comes after the...