by Nichola Millard | Apr 14, 2021 | Consumer Resources
How can you protect people you are visiting in a hospital, residential aged care facility or rehabilitation hospital? Download the Fact Sheet All visitors to healthcare facilities are required to adhere to directions and advice of the facility and treating Health Care...
by Nichola Millard | Apr 14, 2021 | Consumer Resources
Several kinds of germs (usually bacteria, and occasionally viruses or fungi) are responsible for causing infections associated with health care, either in hospital or in other health care settings. These are known as healthcare associated infections. When you go to...
by Nichola Millard | Apr 14, 2021 | Consumer Resources
Keeping your house clean and reducing the dust and dirt reduces the risk of your loved ones getting sick in the home. Download the Fact Sheet General cleaning Focus on the most used areas of your home such as the family room, lounge room, kitchen and bathrooms. Use a...
by Nichola Millard | Apr 14, 2021 | Consumer Resources
Staying Healthy at Home Anyone can prevent getting an infection and different seasons bring different risks of infection. Download the Fact Sheet Spring and Summer Healthy These are the seasons where we get out of the house and head to the parks, beaches and pools...
by Nichola Millard | Apr 14, 2021 | Consumer Resources
In summer being outside places us at risk of bites from mosquito’s that may carry different infections such as Ross River virus, Barmah Forest virus infection, Malaria and Japanese encephalitis. Things that may help to protect you: Use personal ‘tropical strength’...
by Nichola Millard | Apr 14, 2021 | Consumer Resources
Food poisoning can be very serious for anyone, preparing food safely is key to avoiding infection. Prepare food safely Wash your hands before cooking, clean the food preparation area, use clean and separate utensils and cutting boards for uncooked meat, chicken or...
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