Staying Connected in a Pandemic: The Basics

This is a foundation knowledge set that is a pre-requisite to the Staying Connected in a Pandemic set which covers the application of this knowledge via scenario-based learning.

By the time the learners achieve mastery in the set, they will:

• Recognise the health management practices in place to enable protection of older Australians in aged care.
• Identify strategies that promote positive engagement and enable the provision of meaningful support activities whilst in isolation.
• Recognise the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on older Australians and family to enable appropriate support to be provided.

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1. Health controls
2. Visits
3. Harmful impacts
4. Complex cases
5. Maintain routine
6. Role of staff
7. Connect with others
8. Who can help?
9. Support line
10. . Stay in touch
11. Make it count
12. Stay active