Uniting AgeWell promises all staff will get flu vaccinations

The Not For Profit – which operates the Latrobe aged care facility in Strathdevon, Tasmania, where six residents died during last year’s flu outbreak – says it has implemented an enhanced flu vaccination and infection control program to ensure all its facilities are prepared for flu season, according to local news.

Chief executive Andrew Kinnersly says immunisation clinics would be held in April and May to ensure employees had easy access to free vaccinations.

“Uniting AgeWell expects all staff to receive the flu vaccine, unless they are unable to for medical reasons. All residents will also receive flu vaccines, unless there is a medical reason,” he said.

The operator is currently spending $10 million to redevelop Strathdevon, expanding its beds from 37 to 67 and refurbishing the existing building.