Are you ready for the Flu season?
Lyndon Forrest H.
Many leaders in aged care facilities are frustrated when their staff lack adequate Infection prevention tools.
- Have you updated your policies to reflect the Government changes from 22/04/18?
www.health.gov.au
- Are your team cultures and vaccination myths preventing high levels vaccination rates?
- Have you booked you Immunisation Clinic?
- Do you have a trained Outbreak Coordinator?
- Can your team demonstrate effective hand washing?
- Do you have hand washing/gel facilities for residents, visitors and contractors in key areas?
In 2017 there were 1100 reportable deaths from Influenza-like symptoms. Outbreaks on average cost facilities between $40,000-$1.2 million per outbreak. These losses are unnecessary on multiple levels.
Contact Lyndon to discuss how we can help you.