Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control Guide (2024)
Chapter 8: Infection prevention and the wellbeing of older people – Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control Guide (2024)
Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control Guide (2024) l-balance: Balance infection prevention with the older person's wellbeing and keep preventive care going
Infection prevention is balanced with quality of life. Preventive strategies are part of routine care and cover immunisation, skin care, mental health, nutrition and hydration, oral care, falls prevention, psychosocial wellbeing during outbreaks, palliative care (end-of-life visiting is accommodated and not time limited) and advance care planning.