Older adults in residential aged care facilities face a high risk of infections such as influenza, gastroenteritis, and more recently, COVID-19. These infections significantly contribute to illness and death in this vulnerable group. Therefore, implementing robust infection prevention and control (IPC) practices is crucial.
While it is now mandatory for every Australian residential aged care facility to have a dedicated IPC lead, everyone working in these settings plays a vital role in IPC. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in IPC practices within this sector, underscoring the urgent need for improved implementation of best practices.
Ensuring quality IPC measures can help protect residents and staff, reducing the spread of infections and enhancing overall health outcomes.
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RAT: Cellife COVID-19 NASAL SWAB TEST 300/CTN -
AccuMED Disposable Yellow Gowns 110/Carton -
WIPES: Alcohol IPA 70% -
Handicare Hand Sanitiser 12/CTN -
DISINFECTANTS: 5L Clinicare Hospital Grade IPA 70% -
WIPES: Clinicare Hospital Grade Disinfectant IPA 70% -
WIPES: Clinicare Alcohol Free -
COVID-19 /RSV/Influenza A&B 4-in-1 Antigen Test Kit -
DETMOLD Tri-Panel Respirator AGED CARE 300/CTN -
Instant Cold Packs -
RED Laundry Bags 200/Carton -
Nitrile Gloves / 2000 Carton -
30ml Medicine Cup – Graduated – 5000/CTN -
Cutan 400ml Foam Pump 12/CTN -
Purple Cytotoxic Waste Bags 250 / CTN