Outbreak Management

Care workers play a pivotal role in managing an outbreak in residential aged care services. It is important to support their readiness, response, and recovery from exposures and outbreaks. These questions will enable learners to practise implementing appropriate practices and protocols during a COVID-19 outbreak to contain and prevent the spread of the virus. This will ensure the safety of staff, older Australians, and visitors at the service.

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By the end of this question set, learner's will be able to:

• Implement appropriate protocols and procedures to minimise the risk of COVID-19) spreading in an aged care setting.
• Execute the correct strategies to deal with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in an aged-care setting.

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1. Could it be COVID-19?
2. Staffing during an outbreak
3. Isolating older Australians
4. Caring for isolated older Australians
5. Non-essential visitors
6. Visitor restrictions
7. Compassionate care
8. Testing and monitoring