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Sue Dossor
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Hi All,
As part of the new Aged Care standards, it has been recommended that we have information for the residents on what will happen to them during an outbreak. I have searched the web to find something but anything official is directed to the staff and visitors.
I can create something but rather than reinvent the wheel I thought someone, somewhere may have one that they are willing to share.
ThanksSue
Richard Bartolo
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Hi Susan,
Information Sheets – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care are available on the Australian Health website:
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/information-sheets-gastroenteritis-kit-for-aged-care?language=en.
Carrie SpinksModeratorAuthor:
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Hi Sue,
Just to round off the links for outbreak management infomation-
I will also include the following links – however I am aware that you may be looking for a handout to provide to residents – covering brief, but all content?
Dealing with infectious outbreaks: https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/providers/clinical-governance/dealing-infectious-outbreaks
Managing infectious diseases in aged care: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aged-care/providing-aged-care-services/training-and-guidance/managing-infectious-diseases
Outbreak Management Plan: https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/outbreak-management-plan-key_features.pdf
COVID-19 and visitor access: https://opan.org.au/information/covid-19-information-and-visitor-access-information/
Sector Code for Visiting in Aged Care Homes: https://cota.org.au/project/agedcarevisitors/
Carrie SpinksModeratorAuthor:
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Hi Sue,
Samples of information for residents/families on transmission precautions and outbreak management has been shared – this can be changed to suit the needs of other facilities or just used as a guide – if you would like to access, please go to the ACIPC Aged Care template and tools page and scroll down to ‘Residents and Visitor information’: https://www.acipc.org.au/aged-care/aged-care-ipc-templates-and-tools/
Regards Carrie
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