Aged Care Clothing and Personal Hygiene

  1. Daily Clothing:
    • Change your clothing daily or when soiled. Wear short sleeves or roll up sleeves above the elbows.
  2. Remove Non-Daily Clothing:
    • Remove clothing that is not washed daily (such as cardigans and jackets) during personal care activities, food preparation, and cleaning.
  3. Footwear:
    • Wear non-slip, closed-in shoes to protect your feet against accidental injury or spillage.
  4. Coughing and Sneezing:
    • Always cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.

Report and Observe

  1. Consult Your Supervisor:
    • Talk to your supervisor about any aspect of infection control you’re unsure about.
  2. Report Risks:
    • Inform your supervisor if you notice anything that might increase the risk of infection (e.g., inadequate cleaning or a resident who is unwell).

Outbreak Management

What is an Outbreak?

  • An outbreak is the occurrence of more cases of disease than expected in a given area among a specific group.
  • It can also be defined as two or more linked cases of the same illness.

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