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The development, implementation and evaluation of the National Infection Surveillance Program for Aged Care is currently being undertaken by the @VICNISS_CC , @NCAS_Aus and @ROSA_Project (NHMRC grant)
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The NISPAC collaboration will develop, implement and evaluate an infection surveillance program accessible to all Australian residential aged care services
Katılım Eylül 2021
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NISPAC Australia retweetledi
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…
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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 8:30am AEST
Register: bit.ly/NCASSeminars
@NISPAC_Aus @ROSA_Project @VICNISS_CC @UniversitySA
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HOT OFF THE PRESS! OUR LATEST NCAS + @NAPSurvey clinical circular on all things #SAP
surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis.
Read all about our circulars here: ncas-australia.org/circulars
@Guidance_RMH @TGLGuidelines
National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey@NAPSurvey
Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis #SAP consistently features as an area with high rates of guideline non-compliance and prescribing inappropriateness, through @NAPSurvey Our latest NAPS @NCAS_Aus circular is a deep dive analysis on post-procedural SAP!
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#NCASSeminarSeries for May is all about the #microbiome , hosted by @Guidance_RMH Implementation Lead Pharmacist @nganhatruong
Dr @livbadiv will present on the unseen impacts of antibiotic use
@tonylai_ will provide an introduction to #phage therapy
Register here: bit.ly/NCASSeminars
@id_austin @westmeadkids @NCICancer
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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…
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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
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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…
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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 @COTAAustralia @AgedCareQuality @ACCPAAustralia @ACIPC
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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 more support from the GPs to execute the actions effectively.
academic.oup.com/jacamr/article…
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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…
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📣 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…
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National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship - Newsletter - July 2023 - mailchi.mp/d98de288d226/n…
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Our #NCAS July Journal Club is in a couple weeks with an #agedcare focus on #AMS and #IPC
hosted by our one and only @NoleenBennett with speakers Dr Lyn-Li Lim + Dr Jo Tropea
@NISPAC_Aus @VICNISS_CC @NAPSurvey @TheRMH @TheDohertyInst @ACIPC @ROSA_Project @AgedCareInsite @ACCPAAustralia
Register here: bit.ly/NCASJC
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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 @Guidance_RMH
Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH)@TheInstituteDH
#MEDINFO23 is just one week away and everyone at AIDH is getting excited for one of the largest gatherings of digital health professionals from around the globe! And it is here in Sydney, Australia! Here are some key stats to know about MedInfo 2023. medinfo2023.org
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The development, implementation and evaluation of the National Infection Surveillance Program for Aged Care is currently being undertaken by the @VICNISS_CC , @NCAS_Aus and @ROSA_Project (NHMRC grant)
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fabulous to see the impact of the standards! Highlights importance of evaluating what we implement!
@NAPSurvey provides a platform 4 health services 2 audit antimicrobial use+provide meaningful feedback to their clinicians, whilst helping them address these standards @NCAS_Aus
ACSQHC@ACSQHC
How are clinical care standards improving #healthcare in Australia? In our latest evaluation report, 96% of health service organisations say that the quality of patient care has improved because of the Antimicrobial Stewardship #CCS. ow.ly/S8pA50Omany #AMS #NSQHS
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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…
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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…
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Check out the updates from the @NISPAC_Aus project team on our News and Updates page here: nispac.site/nispac-news/ #agedcare #infectionsurveillance #podcast #Australia @NAPSurvey @ROSA_Project @Guidance_RMH
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Surveillance and Antimicrobial Stewardship in long-term care facilities. @PLR_aus talks to A/Prof Noleen Bennett from @NCAS_Aus @TheDohertyInst
about this and come exciting news about NISPAC, a surveillance system for Residential Aged Care Facilities. infectioncontrolmatters.com
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