by Carrie | Care and Safety
As I sit writing this post the wind is blustering against my office windows. It’s great for getting the washing dry, but not so good for those of us who suffer from hayfever! However, I did take the precaution of taking an antihistamine first thing this morning...
by Carrie | Care and Safety
Around Australia we are hearing the term open borders, as in ‘the borders will be open in time for Christmas’ – or perhaps not, depending on what State or Territory you live in. While many people are rejoicing that they will be able to spend this holiday time with...
by Carrie | Care and Safety
Last week, I spent time in a remote community in South Australia. Whilst completing some aged care client assessments, I asked people what their intention was regarding getting the COVID vaccination once it was available to them. It was both interesting and disturbing...
by Donna Cross & Carrie Akhurst | Care and Safety
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the standards associated with cleaning an aged care facility, or providing home based care cleaning services in the community, especially since the spread of COVID-19, you are not alone. As the Approved Provider of an Aged Care...
by Carrie | Care and Safety
There’s concern that the sudden overuse of hand sanitisers during the current pandemic in our attempt to protect ourselves from COVID-19 may be creating an environment where antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms can emerge. Over the past few weeks we’ve...