by Selina | Dec 2, 2024 | Aged Care News, News
Evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Lead role in Residential Aged Care Homes The role of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead in residential aged care has shown positive impacts on meeting the Aged Care Quality Standards (ACQS), though...
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 | 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 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...
by Selina | Aug 8, 2024 | Aged Care News
The Victorian Department of Health, in partnership with the Burnet Institute, is undertaking a study into the efficacy of UV lights to disinfect aged care facilities. They we will conduct a clinical trial to see if upper room germicidal ultraviolet lighting can...
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