The development, implementation and evaluation of the National Infection Surveillance Program for Aged Care is currently being undertaken by the VICNISS , NCAS_Australia and Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) (NHMRC grant)

Some things need topping up from time to time, including your #COVID19 protection. If you’re 18+ and it’s been 6 months since your last COVID-19 vaccine or infection, you can get a booster now. Find more information at 💻 health.gov.au/top-up-covid-1…

fabulous to see the impact of the standards! Highlights importance of evaluating what we implement! National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey provides a platform 4 health services 2 audit antimicrobial use+provide meaningful feedback to their clinicians, whilst helping them address these standards NCAS_Australia

Join us for our next Digital Transformation Webinar & hear about upcoming #AgedCareReforms & digital transformation initiatives. 📅 Wednesday 31 May 2023 ⏰2:00pm 3:30 pm AEST Register at💻healthevents-au.webex.com/weblink/regist…

Millions of people are battling superbugs. What happens when the drugs don’t work? theage.com.au/national/milli…

Super excited about this event. An entire panel session on digital health and AMS. Sunday 9th July 1.30 pm Room C4.1. Speakers: Prof Kas Thursky, Fiona Doukas, Bethany Van Dort, Prof Melissa Baysari and AProf Angus Ritchie 👌 #MedInfo23 The RMH Guidance Group

National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship - Newsletter - July 2023 - mailchi.mp/d98de288d226/n…

Our #NCAS July Journal Club is in a couple weeks with an #agedcare focus on #AMS and #IPC hosted by our one and only Noleen Bennett with speakers Dr Lyn-Li Lim + Dr Jo Tropea NISPAC Australia VICNISS National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey The Royal Melbourne Hospital Doherty Institute ACIPC Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) Aged Care Insite

🤗Today is #WorldHealthDay This year’s theme is ‘My Health, my right’💛At the Commission, we are committed to improving health outcomes for all older Australians receiving aged care services. ℹ️ agedcarequality.gov.au #ACQSC #AgedCare #SafeCare #QualityCare #HealthForAll

📣 Tell us how you feel about the changes to aged care. 📆 Our survey closes Friday 19 April 2024. Have your say at 💻 healthau.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0N…

Are you over 65 years of age &has it been 6+ months since your last COVID-19 vaccine? It’s important stay up to date, particularly if you’re at high risk of severe illness. Learn more at💻health.gov.au/our-work/covid…

Pilot study to evaluate the need and implementation of a multifaceted NURSE-LED antimicrobial stewardship intervention in residential aged care in Victoria, Australia. We can see engaged and interested nurses BUT who are time poor, dealing with competing challenges and who need

Create a culturally safe environment for #FirstNations in #agedcare by respecting cultural identity, asking questions respectfully, and recording information sensitively and with consent. Join our workshop to engage with First Nations peoples respectfully> accpa.asn.au/event/asking-t…

It’s #WorldImmunisationWeek. Now is a great time to book your flu vaccine appointment ahead of winter. 😷 The influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. It not only protects you, but also helps protect those around you. 💻 health.gov.au/flu

In aged care settings, #IPC systems protect older people and staff by reducing the spread of infections. Have your say on the new Aged Care IPC Guide. ow.ly/Ifp450RiHWL #AgedCareIPC #InfectionPrevention COTA Australia Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Aged & Community Care Providers Association ACIPC

World Hand Hygiene Day 2024 - why is sharing knowledge about hand hygiene still so important? Join WHO's Infection Prevention and Control Global Webinar 6 May 2024, 2:00-3:30 pm CET (11PM AEST) For more information and to register, click here: who.int/news-room/even…

#NCASSeminarSeries for May is all about the #microbiome , hosted by The RMH Guidance Group Implementation Lead Pharmacist N Truong Dr Dr Olivia Smibert will present on the unseen impacts of antibiotic use Tony Lai will provide an introduction to #phage therapy Register here:

HOT OFF THE PRESS! OUR LATEST NCAS + National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey clinical circular on all things #SAP surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis. Read all about our circulars here: ncas-australia.org/circulars The RMH Guidance Group Therapeutic Guidelines

There is a need for stewardship in #aged care, and even greater need for education to support those working in aged care to implement AMS initiatives. Our Aged Care webinars are reflective of this and are some of our most attended events. See you online on Wednesday 19th June

Do you have COVID-19 or flu symptoms? It's important to stay away from high-risk areas like hospitals & aged care homes when you're unwell until all symptoms are gone. Find more information at 💻 health.gov.au/protect-yourse…