Higher levels of antibiotic resistance in aged care facilities
26 March, 2024New research shows higher levels of antibiotic resistance are present in aged care facilities during the treatment of urinary tract infections caused by E. coli.
Whiteley Viraclean hospital-grade disinfectant
19 February, 2024Viraclean from Whiteley is a hospital-grade, hard surface disinfectant proven to kill a wide range of bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
Study explores long COVID in aged care homes
23 November, 2023COVID-19 disproportionately affected aged care facilities across the world, with high rates of infection and mortality.
Bringing hospital IPC rigour to aged care
13 November, 2023 by Amy SarcevicLike their registered nurse (RN) colleagues in emergency care, RNs in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) are the frontline workers responsible for the health and safety of residents.
Study shows need to customise mask fittings
30 June, 2023If the facemask fits, it's much safer, say Flinders University researchers who have developed a low-cost way to customise N95 filtering facepiece respirators.
Whiteley Bactol Clear antibacterial hand rub
01 September, 2022Bactol Clear is a colour-free and pH-balanced antibacterial hand rub that kills bacteria without water.
Selecting an Air Purifier for use in Aged Care Facilities
08 August, 2022Air filtration has become a key line of defence in providing airborne control of SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare.
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, 2022The 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, 2022The 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.
