‘No minimum numbers’: GPs urged to use RACF flag-fall fee Take-up of recommended COVID-19 boosters in aged care is low, but officials hope a raised fee for in-reach visits will make a difference.
‘Alarming’ shortfall in aged care COVID vaccination GPs are being urged to help increase rates ahead of winter, with around three quarters of eligible residents yet to receive a booster.
‘Super-spreader’ areas identified in health settings: Study Researchers say low-cost CO2 monitors have an important role to play in identifying the interventions needed to mitigate spread of airborne viruses.
RACGP sees room for improvement in changes to GP rebates in RACFs Changes to MBS rebates for services provided in residential aged care facilities have come into effect, but the RACGP is calling for increased funding.