In this edition:
• Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the national COVID-19 response for residential aged care facilities
• Reinforcement of Australia’s aged care sector with additional funding
• National Aged Care Emergency Response Program
• Victorian Aged Care Response Centre Hub
• Older persons COVID-19 support line
• Updated NSW Health advice for aged care providers
Resources:
• Guide to the Establishment of an Aged Care Health Emergency Response Operations Centre
• ICEG have updated the current Guidelines on the use of face shields and other protective eyewear in health and residential care facilities.
• Newmarch House Review Findings Media Release and letter to Aged Care Providers from Minister Colbeck
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