_

Immunisation in Aged Care settings and cold chain management
_
Immunisation in Aged Care settings and cold chain management
_
_

Aged care providers have a duty of care and responsibility towards the consumers within their care. This falls under the Aged Care Act 1997 guidelines. The quality of care provided is governed by the Quality Care Principles 2014, which include immunisation schemes for both staff and consumers. Ensuring immunisations across the lifespan are up to date is important so that we can protect those who are vulnerable and avoid an unnecessary burden within our healthcare system. During this session, we will also be providing you with a refresher on the National Vaccine Storage Guidelines focusing on mobile or outreach immunisation clinics, which will be vital in implementing catch-up programs as well as a pandemic response vaccine.
_

Immunisation in Aged Care settings and cold chain management

Aged care providers have a duty of care and responsibility towards the consumers within their care. This falls under the Aged Care Act 1997 guidelines. The quality of care provided is governed by the Quality Care Principles 2014, which include immunisation schemes for both staff and consumers. Ensuring immunisations across the lifespan are up to date is important so that we can protect those who are vulnerable and avoid an unnecessary burden within our healthcare system.

During this session, we will also be providing you with a refresher on the National Vaccine Storage Guidelines focusing on mobile or outreach immunisation clinics, which will be vital in implementing catch-up programs as well as a pandemic response vaccine.

Learning outcomes:
At the end of this session, it is expected that you will be able to:
* List the vaccinations recommended and funded for older adults as per the National Immunisation Program Schedule (NIPs) and handbook
* Identify the Immunisation schemes available within aged care settings
*Demonstrate your understanding of the key issues and concepts involved in cold chain management regarding immunisation including cold chain breaches.
* Describe the responsibilities of the nurse immuniser with regard to cold chain management when practising within mobile or outreach clinics.
15.00
_
Paid Content Paid Content

Members: $15.00

Non-Members: $15.00

Content Type: Elearning module

CPD Hours: 1.00

Updated: Thursday, 23 May 2024

Created: Thursday, 16 May 2024
_

Area/s of Study

  • Aged care
  • Child and family health
  • Clinical skills
  • Community and primary health
  • Education
  • Immunisation

Related CPD courses
Comprehensive Assessment of the Older Person

Comprehensive Assessment of the Older Person

Comprehensive assessments of the older person provide the framework for identifying health risks and related issues and form the basis of holistic person-centred care planning. The module aims to support nurses working with the elderly in d....
Defining Palliative Care

Defining Palliative Care

Palliative care is a model of care designed to meet the complex needs of people with life limiting disease. It is provided in almost all clinical settings where there are healthcare personnel including: - Neonatal care - Paediatrics - Ac....
ABG Interpretation

ABG Interpretation

Maintaining the body's pH within a normal range is necessary for cellular metabolism and essential for sustaining life. This module will provide an overview of the mechanisms of acid-base balance and compensation and the principles of ABG i....
Introduction to Tracheostomy

Introduction to Tracheostomy

Patients with a tracheostomy tube may present across different settings requiring tailored care. This module is designed for any healthcare professional caring for a person with a tracheostomy. This module will provide evidence-based infor....
There was a problem loading this area.
There was a problem loading this area.
$/ACN/Website/CPD Library/CPD Viewer - Hide Add to Cart for Member Only Items $/ACN/Website/CPD Library/CPD Viewer - Entry Info for Security