IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR QNU MEMBERS IN AGED CARE

Queensland Health's proposed policy to allow assistants in nursing/carers to be directed to give medications to all residents in aged care facilities is inappropriate and unacceptable.

Members are urged to actively express their concerns about the proposed policy and to complete the survey posted to them and return it to the QNU as soon as possible.

What you can do!

• Download the latest QNU Aged Care Newsletter for more information >>>
• Write to your local member of parliament - click here for a sample letter
• Download the Community Notice to residents, families and community members >>>
• Discuss your concerns with your employer
• Contact the Queensland Health Environmental Health Unit (phone 07 3234 0938 or fax 07 3234 1480) and the Queensland Nursing Council (phone 07 3223 5111 or outside Brisbane phone 1300 139 993) to express your concerns about the proposed policy.
• Email your comments to the QNU >>>

Download the following documents

» QNU Aged Care Newsletter

» Guidelines for the use of Carers in Helping with Medications (Residential Care Facilities) - The Queensland health draft document for consultation

» Draft letter to members of parliament

» Notice for residents, families and community members