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Practice support posters

These posters are designed to be displayed at reception or in your practice waiting area.

All posters are available for download at the bottom of the page.

H1N1 Influenza Vaccination General Practice Poster and Brochure

The Australian Government has recently released a new brochure and poster for Australian General Practice.

Patient Alert poster

This A4 size poster asks patients to identify themselves to reception staff if they may have symptoms of an infectious disease. It also encourages respiratory etiquette and social distancing.

'Bug Alert' flu symptoms poster

This A4 size poster asks patients to identify themselves to reception staff if they have certain symptoms.

Infection Control in pandemics

This A1 size poster outlines how influenza is spread, and the principles of cleaning the practice and waste management. It also covers patient education on respiratory etiquette and social distancing techniques.

Correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

This A3 poster outlines the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The correct use of PPE is essential in protecting the health of staff and limiting the spread of influenza.

Putting on a mask and disposing of a mask

These two A3 posters describe the correct method of putting on, taking off and disposing of surgical masks. Simple measures such as hand washing, wearing a mask and isolation of potentially infected patients are effective in preventing the spread of respiratory virus infections. Cough etiquette may include the appropriate use of surgical masks. This is a further method of adding to social distancing and the prevention of droplet spread.

Publication Date: 30 April 2009