Infection Control Resources

Identifying infection hazards in aged care

Identifying infection hazards in aged care can be difficult. Bug Control walk you through some of the easiest areas for improvement.

Tuberculosis in New Zealand

Tuberculosis in Australia might not be an immediate concern but there is still work to be done. Find out where we go from here.

Staph and MRSA Infection: An Overview

Staph and MRSA spread so easily in aged care facilities, and they can be devastating. What can your facility staff be doing better to prevent staph spread?

Bedpan management in aged care

Did you know that bedpan management is a crucial part of aged care infection prevention and control? Is your facility doing enough to reduce bedpan-associated risks?

Consumer Engagement in Infection Prevention and Control

Consumer engagement has been vital in the global fight against Covid. But it should also be a vital part of your facility's infection prevention and control plan.

CAUTIs and hand hygiene in aged care

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections are a huge problem in aged care. Find out the link between CAUTIs and hand hygiene, and how you can reduce the risks.

Legionnaires’ Disease

Legionnaires’ disease? you might ask. It’s uncommon, yes, but it can be severe, and sometimes life-threatening. Legionnaires’ disease is a reminder of the importance of vigilance and preventative maintenance in aged care facilities.

What is the most hygienic way to dry your hands?

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, residential care facilities have focused on reducing infection transmission risks. This has included a strong focus on hand hygiene...

Flu vaccines in aged care: why are they important?

We all know it’s time for flu vaccines in aged care: flu season is on us for 2021.

Vaccine storage for the 2021 flu season

If you haven’t started looking for vaccination information, now is the time. As you are all aware, the influenza season is just around the corner. Many facilities will be ordering influenza vaccines and organising vaccine programs for residents and staff alike.

April 2021 NZ Influenza Vaccine Update

The 2021 influenza vaccination programme has begun. What do you need to know about this year's flu vaccine especially with the simultaneous COVID-19 vaccine rollout?

Influenza season is approaching—how ready are you?

While the 2020 flu season was eclipsed by COVID, now is not the time to become complacent. As people begin moving freely around the country once more, influenza should be at the front of every healthcare worker's mind. In this blog post, Carolyn Tranter lets you know how you can make sure your aged care facility is ready for the 2021 flu season.

Infection Control Audits: How do they help?

The process of using and undertaking regular meaningful infection control audits can ensure care recipient safety and improve the quality of care they receive.

Cleaning computers and mobile devices in aged care: a must

The idea of cleaning computers and mobile devices is a relatively new one. Not all that long ago, aged care facilities relied on pen and paper for reporting, assessing, checking and monitoring information.

Preventing skin sensitivity from wearing masks

Preventing skin sensitivity caused by wearing masks has been a huge topic during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Free Download: Infection Control Orientation Guide for New Staff

Infection Control Surveillance: 2020 reflections

Infection control surveillance is the intentional and methodical documentation of infection occurrence within a facility, reviewed and reported back to the clinical team and management.

5 Christmas Infection Control Tips for RACFs

Christmas Infection Control might not be at the top of your wishlist this Christmas, but it’s important. As another major holiday period approaches, both residents, their families and RACF staff should think about infection prevention.

Risk Assessments in Aged Care

Risk assessments are an important part of keeping ourselves and other safe. This means at home and in the workplace, especially if you work in healthcare.

Two checklists so you can be prepared ‍and manage a COVID-19 outbreak

A COVID outbreak is damaging to your facility. Don't let it happen to yours. Make sure your facility is in the best possible shape to fight COVID-19.

How can your facility be infection-free in 2020?

We have completed audits for over 50 facilities in AU and NZ. We found three areas of constant underperformance and how you can avoid these mistakes.