How To Safely Wear PPE In Aged Care

It emerged today that two aged-care residents in Brisbane were given an incorrect dose of the Pfizer vaccine — more than the amount recommended. The 88-year-old man and 94-year-old woman were receiving their vaccinations yesterday as part of the first phase of Australia’s vaccine rollout, which began this week. Both residents are being monitored, but haven’t shown any signs of adverse reactions so far. Read More

From Thursday August 27, aged care workers across the country are not allowed to work at two facilities within 14 days of one another. This is in pursuit of reducing the potential spread of the coronavirus. In South Australia the rules are stricter – there’s a total ban on having more than one job in aged care. United Workers Union aged care director Carolyn Smith says this will significantly hurt the industry. Read More

Australian aged care providers have been nothing short of admirable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Disastrous outcomes in nursing homes across the U.S, U.K, and Spain are a clear indication that Australia’s current guidelines for limiting visitor access are working, and many providers deserve praise for their proactive approach to protecting their residents. The reality for many... Read More