PPE in a Kitchen

Improve kitchen safety and infection prevention in aged care. Delve into our practical guides and expert advice, empowering kitchen staff to maintain a kitchen environment that prioritises the health and well-being of residents.

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1. Kitchen Hygiene Best Practices

These articles highlight the correct hygiene practices in the kitchen setting, including hand hygiene, use of gloves, and sanitisation procedures to prevent infections.

Creating a Safe and Efficient Kitchen
Ensuring a Clean Kitchen Environment
Kitchen Maintenance for Optimal Operations and Safety

2. Food Handling Safety

Support for the safe food handling techniques, storage protocols, and measures to prevent contamination, ensuring the safety of meals prepared for residents.

Food Safety: Basic Principles for the Kitchen
Maintaining a Clean Kitchen
Temperature Control in Food Handling
Preventing Cross-Contamination of Foods
Food Allergen Management in Food Service
Safe Food Handling Practices for Fresh Produce
Foodborne Illness Outbreaks in Food Service: Lessons Learned and Prevention Strategies
Training and Education for Kitchen Employees and Food Handlers on Food Safety
Hand Hygiene for Kitchen Employees and Food Handlers

3. PPE Personal Protective Equipment for the Kitchen

The correct use of PPE, such as masks and aprons, to protect kitchen staff and prevent the spread of infections.

Kitchen PPE

4. Infection Prevention During Meal Service

Infection prevention measures while serving meals to residents.

Infection Prevention in Aged Care: Guidelines for Meal Service

5. Kitchen Management

Maintaining high kitchen management standards and implementing infection prevention measures are essential in residential aged-care facilities

Kitchen Management Standards
Safety Data Sheets for Kitchen Employees
Kitchen Maintenance

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Lyndon Forrest

Managing Director | CEO

I am a passionate and visionary leader who has been working in the field of infection prevention and control in aged care for almost 30 years. I am one of the co-founders and the current Managing Director and CEO of Bug Control New Zealand and Australia, the premium provider of infection prevention and control services in aged care. I lead a team that is driven by a common purpose: to help aged care leaders and staff protect their residents from infections and create a healthier future for them.

I am building a business that focuses on our clients and solving their problems. We are focused on building a world-class service in aged care. We focus on being better, not bigger, which means anything we do is for our clients.

Chantelle Geiger

Manager, Customer Experience

Chantelle is the manager of customer experience at Bug Control | Infection Prevention Services, where she has been working for the last 18 months. She is responsible for ensuring that the customers receive the best service and satisfaction possible. She is fun, energetic, and very persistent in her pursuit of excellence.

Before joining Bug Control, Chantelle worked as a customer service manager at a wholesale electrical warehouse for 10 years. She has extensive experience in handling customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback. She also has a knack for solving problems and finding solutions.

Chantelle lives in the Queensland countryside with her three wonderful children. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and a quite vodka soda. She is passionate about making a positive difference in the world and helping others.

Erica Leadley

Manager, Marketing and Sales.

Erica Leadley is a dedicated professional with a rich background in agriculture and nutrient management. Growing up on her family's farm in Mid Canterbury, she developed a deep passion for farming. She currently resides on her partner's arable property in South Canterbury.

In 2017, Erica joined the Farm Sustainability team, focusing on nutrient management and environmental stewardship. In February 2024, she became the Manager of Marketing and Sales at Bug Control New Zealand - Infection Prevention Services, where her passion now includes improving infection prevention outcomes.

Outside of work, Erica loves cooking and traveling, often combining her culinary interests with her explorations in Italy and Vietnam. She enjoys entertaining family and friends and remains actively involved in farm activities, especially during harvest season.

PPE in a Kitchen

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