COVID-19 Outbreak resource pack for residential aged care
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COVID-19 Outbreak resource pack for residential aged care facilities (RACF)
September 21, 2021
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Introduction
This outbreak resource pack has been developed by the Department of Health infection prevention control response team to assist your residential aged care facility in the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 infection. • Please download the latest versions of documents, laminate these and use for outbreak preparedness and
management. • Check the websites/links often for updates. Most are living documents updated regularly and so this will
ensure the most recent document is downloaded.
Note: All non-Victorian websites or documents are highlighted in turquoise.
Where to start when your facility has a confirmed case
The Victorian Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) COVID-19 Outbreak Management Guidelines
The first 24 hours of a COVID-19 RACF outbreak The Victorian Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) COVID-19 Outbreak Management Guidelines
First 24 hours – Managing COVID19 in a Residential Aged Care Faculty (Commonwealth)
First 24 hours – Managing COVID 19 in a Residential Aged Care Faculty
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Department of Health, Public Health Unit
Commonwealth Department of Health
WorkSafe
Notification Contact Numbers
1300 651 160
[email protected]
13 23 60
Signage/Resources
Zoning Signs
All referenced signage is available via the Victorian Department of Health Infection Prevention and Control Resource Page
Recommended zones for PPE wayfinding in aged care settings
PPE for Red Zone
PPE wayfinding zones for aged care settings (PDF)
PPE for Red Zone posters COVID-19.zip
Infection prevention control resources
PPE for Amber Zone
PPE for Amber zone posters COVID-19
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All referenced signage is available via the Victorian Department of Health Infection Prevention and Control Resource Page
PPE for Yellow Zone
Infection prevention control resources
PPE for Yellow zone posters COVID-19
PPE for Green Zone
PPE for Green Zone posters-COVID 19-zip
Stop Sign - No entry beyond this point check with staff before entering
Stop Signs
Stop no-entry poster COVID-19
Stop Sign- authorized access only personal protective equipment (PPE) required beyond this point
Personal protective equipment (PPE) donning and doffing
Stop PPE equipment poster COVID-19
Don and doff PPE
How to put on (don) and take off (doff) your personal protective equipment (PPE) separately (PDF)
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Airborne and contact precautions
Airborne and contact precautions
Airborne and contact precautions – Gown and gloves removed separately (PDF)
How to safely wear a single-use face shield
How to safely wear a single-use face shield
How to safely wear a single-use face shield COVID-19
How to safely clean your reusable face shield
How to safely clean your How to safely clean your reusable face shield
reusable face shield
COVID-19
How to safely clean your mobile/laptop and tablet
All referenced signage is available via the Victorian Department of Health Infection Prevention and Control Resource Page
How to safely clean your How to safely clean your mobile phone mobile phone
How to safely clean your How to safely clean your laptop and tablet laptop and tablet
Infection prevention control resources
Basic tips for safe environmental cleaning
Tips for safe environmental cleaning
Basic tips for safe environmental cleaning COVID-19
How to safely clean your work clothes
How to safely clean your How to safely clean your work clothes after a work clothes after a shift shift
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Australian Government Department of Health publication
Keep that cough undercover
International – WHO signages
How to hand rub
Keep that cough undercover
Keep that cough under cover COVID-19
Hand hygiene
How do I perform hand hygiene - How to hand rub
How to hand wash
How do I perform hand hygiene - How to Hand wash
Emergency Personal protective equipment (PPE) supply from the National Medical Stockpile (Commonwealth)
Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
If you urgently need PPE and cannot source it, please submit an online application. The application will need to be completed for your request to be considered. Aged Care providers can request PPE by emailing [email protected]
Personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance for residential aged care
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines
Coronavirus (COVID-19) PPE guidance for RACF Factsheet - June 2021 (Word)
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Victorian Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) COVID-19 Outbreak Management Guidelines
The Victorian Residential aged care facility (RACF) COVID-19 outbreak management guidelines
The following Appendices are within The Victorian Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) COVID-19 Outbreak Management Guidelines Victorian Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) COVID-19 Outbreak Management Guidelines
☐ Appendix 1 - Example of an initial outbreak notification email to the facility from Public Health entity p. 28.
☐ Appendix 2 - Task list for first 24 hours of a RACF COVID-19 Outbreak pp. 35-40.
☐ Appendix 3 - Illustration of close contact spreadsheet that will be sent to facilities for completion p. 41.
☐ Appendix 4 - Responsibilities of each stakeholder during RACF COVID-19 outbreak pp. 42-44.
☐ Appendix 5 - RACF COVID-19 Outbreak – Initial Outbreak Management Team (OMT) meeting agenda template pp. 45-48.
☐ Appendix 6 – RACF COVID-19 – Ongoing Outbreak management meeting agenda template pp. 49-52.
Aged care sector COVID-19 Victoria
Aged Care Sector – DH Website
Aged care sector - COVID-19 Victoria
Cleaning guidelines – COVID-19 deep clean
Deep Clean
Factsheet - Cleaning guidelines - Coronavirus (COVID-19) deep clean (PDF)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cleaning Guidelines
Coronavirus (COVID-19) cleaning guidelines for workplaces (Word)
Cleaning checklist template for COVID-19 deep cleaning
Cleaning checklist template for COVID-deep cleans (Word)
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COVID-19 deep clean ‘Certificate of Completion’ template
COVID-19 deep clean ‘Certificate of Completion’ template (Word)
Waste Management
How to dispose of clinical waste (EPA)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disposing clinical waste (PDF)
Ventilation strategies to reduce COVID-19 transmission in residential aged care facilities
Ventilation strategies to reduce COVID-19 transmission in residential aged care facilities (Word)
How to safely clean your reusable face shield
Reusable face shield
How to safely clean your reusable face shield (Word version) (PDF version)
Drink bottle
How to safely handle your drink bottle
How to safely handle your drink bottle (Word version) (PDF version)
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Single-use face shield and face mask
How to safely wear a single-use face shield and face mask
How to safely wear a single-use face shield and face mask (Word version) (PDF version)
Screening Tool
COVID-19 screening tool for residential aged care services
COVID-19 screening tool for residential (PDF)
Don and Doff Video
How to don and doff Donning and Doffing resource video PPE
Site specific Additional Considerations
Consider compiling an orientation pack for relieving staff that consists of the following:
- Emergency contact lists – for use within business hours and after hours (if different) - Handover document - How to use the telephone system - Contact details:
o Residents and family members o Staff. o Local GP o Pastoral Care o Residential In reach (RIR) service o RACF contact person (after hours Grade 5 contact list) - Locations of: o Residents advanced care directives o Residents care plans o COVID-19 plan o Site map - Access codes to relevant areas (for example front door) and equipment (for example, printer). - Ensure arrangements for residents’ meals are organised.
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Additional resources
Commonwealth
• Infection Control Expert Group (ICEG) Minimising the risk of infectious respiratory disease transmission COVIC-19: the hierarchy of controls
• Emergency PPE supply from the National Medical Stockpile (Commonwealth) Aged Care PPE Request Overview
Victoria
• Supporting patients with hygiene care during coronavirus (COVID-19) – risk minimisation for staff (PDF)
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Personal Protective Equipment Spotter Guidance (Word) • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Personal Protective Equipment Spotters - Frequently Asked Questions
(Word) • Position Description - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Personal Protective Equipment Spotter (Word) • Creating coronavirus (COVID-19) zones in residential aged care facilities (Word) • COVID-19 screening tool for residential aged care services (PDF) • COVID-19 screening tool implementation toolkit (PDF) • Infection Prevention Control resources • Managing residents in aged care during an outbreak (word) • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Plan for the Victorian Residential Aged Care Sector (Word) • Visitor and staff declaration form (word) • Standard sequence putting on (donning) and taking off (doffing) PPE (Word) • Taking a resident home from residential aged care in an outbreak (Word) • Transfer policy for residents in aged care who test positive to COVID-19 – interim advice (Word) • Template: Workplace attendance register (Word)
To receive this document in another format phone 1300 651 160 using the National Relay Service 13 36 77 if required, or email the Department of Health.
Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne. © State of Victoria, Australia, Department of Health, September, 2021.
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September 21, 2021
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Introduction
This outbreak resource pack has been developed by the Department of Health infection prevention control response team to assist your residential aged care facility in the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 infection. • Please download the latest versions of documents, laminate these and use for outbreak preparedness and
management. • Check the websites/links often for updates. Most are living documents updated regularly and so this will
ensure the most recent document is downloaded.
Note: All non-Victorian websites or documents are highlighted in turquoise.
Where to start when your facility has a confirmed case
The Victorian Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) COVID-19 Outbreak Management Guidelines
The first 24 hours of a COVID-19 RACF outbreak The Victorian Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) COVID-19 Outbreak Management Guidelines
First 24 hours – Managing COVID19 in a Residential Aged Care Faculty (Commonwealth)
First 24 hours – Managing COVID 19 in a Residential Aged Care Faculty
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Department of Health, Public Health Unit
Commonwealth Department of Health
WorkSafe
Notification Contact Numbers
1300 651 160
[email protected]
13 23 60
Signage/Resources
Zoning Signs
All referenced signage is available via the Victorian Department of Health Infection Prevention and Control Resource Page
Recommended zones for PPE wayfinding in aged care settings
PPE for Red Zone
PPE wayfinding zones for aged care settings (PDF)
PPE for Red Zone posters COVID-19.zip
Infection prevention control resources
PPE for Amber Zone
PPE for Amber zone posters COVID-19
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All referenced signage is available via the Victorian Department of Health Infection Prevention and Control Resource Page
PPE for Yellow Zone
Infection prevention control resources
PPE for Yellow zone posters COVID-19
PPE for Green Zone
PPE for Green Zone posters-COVID 19-zip
Stop Sign - No entry beyond this point check with staff before entering
Stop Signs
Stop no-entry poster COVID-19
Stop Sign- authorized access only personal protective equipment (PPE) required beyond this point
Personal protective equipment (PPE) donning and doffing
Stop PPE equipment poster COVID-19
Don and doff PPE
How to put on (don) and take off (doff) your personal protective equipment (PPE) separately (PDF)
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Airborne and contact precautions
Airborne and contact precautions
Airborne and contact precautions – Gown and gloves removed separately (PDF)
How to safely wear a single-use face shield
How to safely wear a single-use face shield
How to safely wear a single-use face shield COVID-19
How to safely clean your reusable face shield
How to safely clean your How to safely clean your reusable face shield
reusable face shield
COVID-19
How to safely clean your mobile/laptop and tablet
All referenced signage is available via the Victorian Department of Health Infection Prevention and Control Resource Page
How to safely clean your How to safely clean your mobile phone mobile phone
How to safely clean your How to safely clean your laptop and tablet laptop and tablet
Infection prevention control resources
Basic tips for safe environmental cleaning
Tips for safe environmental cleaning
Basic tips for safe environmental cleaning COVID-19
How to safely clean your work clothes
How to safely clean your How to safely clean your work clothes after a work clothes after a shift shift
OFFICIAL
Australian Government Department of Health publication
Keep that cough undercover
International – WHO signages
How to hand rub
Keep that cough undercover
Keep that cough under cover COVID-19
Hand hygiene
How do I perform hand hygiene - How to hand rub
How to hand wash
How do I perform hand hygiene - How to Hand wash
Emergency Personal protective equipment (PPE) supply from the National Medical Stockpile (Commonwealth)
Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
If you urgently need PPE and cannot source it, please submit an online application. The application will need to be completed for your request to be considered. Aged Care providers can request PPE by emailing [email protected]
Personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance for residential aged care
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines
Coronavirus (COVID-19) PPE guidance for RACF Factsheet - June 2021 (Word)
OFFICIAL
Victorian Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) COVID-19 Outbreak Management Guidelines
The Victorian Residential aged care facility (RACF) COVID-19 outbreak management guidelines
The following Appendices are within The Victorian Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) COVID-19 Outbreak Management Guidelines Victorian Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) COVID-19 Outbreak Management Guidelines
☐ Appendix 1 - Example of an initial outbreak notification email to the facility from Public Health entity p. 28.
☐ Appendix 2 - Task list for first 24 hours of a RACF COVID-19 Outbreak pp. 35-40.
☐ Appendix 3 - Illustration of close contact spreadsheet that will be sent to facilities for completion p. 41.
☐ Appendix 4 - Responsibilities of each stakeholder during RACF COVID-19 outbreak pp. 42-44.
☐ Appendix 5 - RACF COVID-19 Outbreak – Initial Outbreak Management Team (OMT) meeting agenda template pp. 45-48.
☐ Appendix 6 – RACF COVID-19 – Ongoing Outbreak management meeting agenda template pp. 49-52.
Aged care sector COVID-19 Victoria
Aged Care Sector – DH Website
Aged care sector - COVID-19 Victoria
Cleaning guidelines – COVID-19 deep clean
Deep Clean
Factsheet - Cleaning guidelines - Coronavirus (COVID-19) deep clean (PDF)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cleaning Guidelines
Coronavirus (COVID-19) cleaning guidelines for workplaces (Word)
Cleaning checklist template for COVID-19 deep cleaning
Cleaning checklist template for COVID-deep cleans (Word)
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COVID-19 deep clean ‘Certificate of Completion’ template
COVID-19 deep clean ‘Certificate of Completion’ template (Word)
Waste Management
How to dispose of clinical waste (EPA)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disposing clinical waste (PDF)
Ventilation strategies to reduce COVID-19 transmission in residential aged care facilities
Ventilation strategies to reduce COVID-19 transmission in residential aged care facilities (Word)
How to safely clean your reusable face shield
Reusable face shield
How to safely clean your reusable face shield (Word version) (PDF version)
Drink bottle
How to safely handle your drink bottle
How to safely handle your drink bottle (Word version) (PDF version)
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Single-use face shield and face mask
How to safely wear a single-use face shield and face mask
How to safely wear a single-use face shield and face mask (Word version) (PDF version)
Screening Tool
COVID-19 screening tool for residential aged care services
COVID-19 screening tool for residential (PDF)
Don and Doff Video
How to don and doff Donning and Doffing resource video PPE
Site specific Additional Considerations
Consider compiling an orientation pack for relieving staff that consists of the following:
- Emergency contact lists – for use within business hours and after hours (if different) - Handover document - How to use the telephone system - Contact details:
o Residents and family members o Staff. o Local GP o Pastoral Care o Residential In reach (RIR) service o RACF contact person (after hours Grade 5 contact list) - Locations of: o Residents advanced care directives o Residents care plans o COVID-19 plan o Site map - Access codes to relevant areas (for example front door) and equipment (for example, printer). - Ensure arrangements for residents’ meals are organised.
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Additional resources
Commonwealth
• Infection Control Expert Group (ICEG) Minimising the risk of infectious respiratory disease transmission COVIC-19: the hierarchy of controls
• Emergency PPE supply from the National Medical Stockpile (Commonwealth) Aged Care PPE Request Overview
Victoria
• Supporting patients with hygiene care during coronavirus (COVID-19) – risk minimisation for staff (PDF)
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Personal Protective Equipment Spotter Guidance (Word) • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Personal Protective Equipment Spotters - Frequently Asked Questions
(Word) • Position Description - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Personal Protective Equipment Spotter (Word) • Creating coronavirus (COVID-19) zones in residential aged care facilities (Word) • COVID-19 screening tool for residential aged care services (PDF) • COVID-19 screening tool implementation toolkit (PDF) • Infection Prevention Control resources • Managing residents in aged care during an outbreak (word) • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Plan for the Victorian Residential Aged Care Sector (Word) • Visitor and staff declaration form (word) • Standard sequence putting on (donning) and taking off (doffing) PPE (Word) • Taking a resident home from residential aged care in an outbreak (Word) • Transfer policy for residents in aged care who test positive to COVID-19 – interim advice (Word) • Template: Workplace attendance register (Word)
To receive this document in another format phone 1300 651 160 using the National Relay Service 13 36 77 if required, or email the Department of Health
Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne. © State of Victoria, Australia, Department of Health, September, 2021.
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