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Aged Care Connexion online forum open

Aged Care Connexion online forum open

Working in aged care and have questions? Post them to Aged Care Connexion, ACIPC’s online forum dedicated specifically to aged care. You can post and answer questions, subscribe to email notifications, and search online archives suitable to your speciality. For...
PFR masks in COVID-19 management

PFR masks in COVID-19 management

ACIPC is calling for the consistent use of PFR masks over surgical masks in healthcare environments with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.   In its latest Position Statement, The use of particulate filter respirators (PFR) masks for the management of COVID-19 in...
Outbreak Management Plan key feautres

Outbreak Management Plan key feautres

Outbreak management planning is a key part of infection prevention and control. This document, from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, supports both the development of a new outbreak management plan (OMP) and the quality assurance of existing plans. It...
ELUCIDAR Victorian clinical trial in aged care

ELUCIDAR Victorian clinical trial in aged care

The Victorian Department of Health, in partnership with the Burnet Institute, is undertaking a study into the efficacy of UV lights to disinfect aged care facilities. They we will conduct a clinical trial to see if upper room germicidal ultraviolet lighting can...