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RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part A - Infection and sepsis

RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part A - Infection and sepsis

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This guide provides information on preventing and managing infections and sepsis in aged care settings. It includes recommendations on vaccination, antibiotic stewardship, recognising symptoms, and managing conditions such as respiratory, urinary tract, skin, and gastrointestinal infections. It also covers risk assessment, treatment considerations, and the role of general practitioners in infection control.

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Standard
5: Clinical Care
4: The Environment
Outcomes
4.2: Infection prevention and control
5.2: Preventing and controlling infections in delivering clinical care services
RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part A - Infection and sepsis

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