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Project Name
Denture hygiene in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)
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HHS:
Wide Bay HHS
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Initiative:
Model of care
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Presented by:
Mr Glenn Campbell
Denture hygiene is paramount to the overall health of RACF residents and can contribute to the reduction of hospitalisations from Pneumonia related illness.
By implementing new care protocols, dentures are cleaned to remove pathogen laden plaque and biofilm, with additional benefits including improved resident self-esteem and staff compliance.
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