Importance of COVID-19 vaccination for residential aged care
Encourage your networks, staff and colleagues to hear Annie Butler, Federal Secretary of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
New Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard
The 2021 Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard supersedes the 2017 Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infection Standard. The new standard provides
Ear and body piercing aftercare product linked to infection risk
New South Wales Health has detected an increase in cases of piercing-related infections testing positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria
COVID-19 vaccination updates
Joint statement from ATAGI and THANZ on Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) and the use of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca TTS,
Talking to patients about AstraZeneca vaccine
A resource for health professionals to help them talk to patients about the AstraZeneca vaccine. Click here to download the
UK Royal College Nursing releases 2020 BBFE Survey Report
On Friday, the UK Royal College of Nursing released its Report of its 2020 survey of members’ blood and body
Once in a generation change for aged care in Australia
This week, as part of the 2021-22 Budget, the Australian Government announced a $17.7 billion package of support for aged care
Know Facts – Fight Flu
Experts urge Australians: If you are not in the queue for a COVID vaccine – get your influenza vaccination now.
Maintaining Flu Coverage in the Season of COVID
The Immunisation Coalition is holding a webinar on Thursday 29 April @ 7:00 PM AEST which will address practical ways
World Immunisation Week Vaccine Rollout Webinar
In recognition of World Immunisation Week, the ACHS have curated a group of international experts to discuss COVID-19 vaccination efforts