Unidex Healthcare Recruitment is proud to promote its connection with NIISQ as a registered attendant care provider. The registration was formalised on November 11, 2020. The National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland (NIISQ) is a no-fault scheme that provides necessary and reasonable lifetime treatment, care and support to those who sustain eligible serious personal injuries in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland, on or after 1 July 2016.
COVID-19’s impact on Australia has been felt far and wide—particularly in the aged care sector. Residents and staff members of aged care facilities live and work in one of the highest risk environments for infection. The Department of Health and Human Services released data displaying confronting statistics for people working in aged care. These eye-opening statistics showed that 42% of infections were among people working in aged care settings. It was concerning, then, to learn that aged care has major gaps in health and safety precautions, potentially worsening already dangerous conditions.
It is important that the efforts and sacrifices of the healthcare workforce continues to be celebrated. I spoke with a nurse who told me of the increased sacrifice required of him, and others in the workforce, to be able to continue in their role. In addition to spending less time with loved ones, workers must undergo testing every 48 hours, are exposed to a high number of positive individuals, and endure the...
