In the process of putting together the COVID-19 Outbreak Plan for CompliCare, aged care specialists have identified these great resources that can help aged care providers manage the threat of coronavirus/COVID-19:

COVID19 – Identifying the Symptoms

An easy-to-read one-page resource that sets out the symptoms of COVID-19 alongside the symptoms of cold and flu. This can help you distinguish COVID-19 from other infections.

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-identifying-the-symptoms

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for health care and residential care workers

Issued by the Department of Health, this is the official information sheet for health care and residential care workers about coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-health-care-and-residential-care-workers

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities

Issued by the Department of Health, this is the official information sheet for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities on how to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-families-and-residents-on-restricted-visits-to-residential-aged-care-facilities

COVID-19 information for older Australians

Issued by the Department of Health, this is the official information sheet for older Australians, their family and friends about how to protect older Australians from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-older-australians

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