Supporting residential aged care facilities through COVID-19
We've supported 500 RACF residents in receiving their fourth COVID dose
In 2021/2022 we continued to support residential aged care facilities, including staff and residents, with regard to COVID-19. That support included vaccination requirements, understanding site requirements and check lists, support information and linkages with other core professional bodies and departments. Coordination of in-reach vaccinations as requested by the facilities, including coordination of flu vaccinations, was also facilitated.
A group of nursing staff was provided with Infection Control Training to assist with ensuring a high standard of infection control was maintained. We also continue to support residents and staff to access the COVID-19 vaccine by supporting the coordination of in-reach clinics as required and as COVID-19 mandates are updated.
In addition to this, the following highlights were achieved during the year:
More than 2,000 residential aged care facility staff received the COVID-19 vaccine through the GP respiratory clinics and vaccination hubs.
The coordination of in-reach clinics for staff and residents was supported through the Commonwealth vaccination clinics (GP respiratory clinics)
First and second dose catch up clinics for residents and staff were supported by commissioned vaccine providers through in-reach clinics.
More than 200 residential aged care facilities received support with coordination of in-reach clinics as requested, including support of flu vaccinations.
More than 500 residents received the winter dose vaccine (fourth dose) via in-reach clinics through the Adelaide PHN funded provider, Pop-Up Medics.