Durelle Slimline and Ultraslim hand towels
01 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Restock Pty LtdDurelle Slimline and Durelle Ultraslim are strong and absorbent hand towels from Restock.
From the emergency room to aged care: the potential of HIRAID
09 December, 2022To many in health care, 'ABC' in emergency care (Airways, Breathing, Circulation) is as familiar as the alphabet itself, but registered nurse Professor Kate Curtis discovered there needed to be a more comprehensive way to assess patients.
Whiteley Bactol Blue Hand Sanitiser
01 December, 2022 | Supplied by: WhiteleyPreventing infection transmission shouldn't mean dry skin. Sanitising hands to prevent infection spread is crucial, but it doesn't need to mean that dry, irritated skin is the result.
Whiteley Bactol Clear antibacterial hand rub
01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: WhiteleyBactol Clear is a colour-free and pH-balanced antibacterial hand rub that kills bacteria without water.
ACIPC 2022: speakers announced; workshop on IPC in residential care
02 August, 2022Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a critical element within health, both acute and community and our aged care settings.
Closed Loop Chemical Systems dispensing systems
02 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Restock Pty LtdThe Closed Loop Chemical Systems dispensing systems are installed with all the hardware and related accessories, including free dispensers.
Industry maintains COVID-19 vigilance
25 July, 2022 by Paul Sadler, Interim CEO, ACCPAThe appearance of a third wave of COVID-19 over the past month has once again set the aged care sector, particularly residential aged care providers, on edge.
Sepsis care standard to improve recognition
25 July, 2022Sepsis, a condition — triggered by an infection — that can turn into a deadly disease if undetected, leads to more than 8700 deaths a year.
Industry welcomes COVID plan but workforce remains key concern
15 July, 2022The aged care sector has welcomed the federal government's release of its Winter Plan to manage COVID-19 in aged care.
Camfil air cleaners
18 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LimitedThe Camfil in-room air cleaners, equipped with HEPA air filters, are designed to purify localised air and improve indoor air quality through the filtration and removal of ultrafine airborne particles, providing clean air to indoor environments.
Up to 1700 ADF personnel to be deployed to aged care
08 February, 2022Up to 1700 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will be deployed to support staff in the aged-care sector.
Aged-care bonus welcomed but more needs to be done
02 February, 2022The federal government will provide $210 million to support the aged-care workforce to continue to care for older Australians.
Aged care: effective leadership critical in managing outbreaks
05 November, 2021The federal government has accepted all 38 recommendations from the Independent Review of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities.
Antimicrobials in aged care
24 February, 2021 by Professor John Turnidge AO and Ms Kristin XenosRecent work by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has delivered a powerful reminder that action to improve antimicrobial use is vital to the safety of residents.
