Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for health professionals, including aged care providers, pathology providers and health care managers
A collection of resources for health professionals, including aged care providers, pathology providers and health care managers, about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Collection description
The resources in this collection have been developed for use by health professionals, including pathology providers and healthcare managers.
We also have a collection of resources for the Australian community, including translated resources.
Providing health care
Prescriptions via telehealth – state and territory rules
COVID-19 National Health Plan – prescriptions via telehealth – a guide for prescribers
COVID-19 National Health Plan – prescriptions via telehealth – a guide for pharmacists
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Telehealth and Consultations in GP Respiratory Clinics infographic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Primary Care Package – Practice Incentive Payments
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for paramedics and ambulance first responders
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for aeromedical retrieval of patients
Information for health workers in emergency departments supporting people with disability
Information for health workers in hospitals supporting people with disability
Information for health workers supporting people with disability
Information for health and mental health workers supporting people with disability
Information for primary health care services supporting people with disability
Information for Disability Support Providers and Workers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) allied health checklist for receptionists
Personal protective equipment (PPE) for the health workforce
Guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information on the use of surgical masks
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – When to use personal protective equipment in aged care
Coronavirus (COVID-19) wearing personal protective equipment in aged care video
Coronavirus (COVID-19) wearing personal protective equipment for allied health professionals video
Guide to personal protective equipment (PPE) for disability care providers
Working arrangements
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for workers in residential aged care facilities
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for in-home care workers
CDNA guidance for symptom monitoring in health and aged care workers during the COVID-19 outbreak
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for health care and residential care workers
Aged care services
Also check the other sections on this page for relevant resources on PPE, working arrangements, training, and hygiene and cleaning.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) flu vaccination poster for aged care facilities
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Restrictions on entry into and visitors to aged care facilities
Personal monitoring technology for senior Australians
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines for outbreaks in residential care facilities
Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak management in residential care facilities
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guide for Home Care Providers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) aged care workforce measures frequently asked questions
Testing
PHLN guidance on laboratory testing for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19)
PHLN statement on point-of-care serology testing for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19)
PHLN statement on use of saliva as an alternative specimen for the diagnosis of SARS-COV-2
Training
National Principles: Clinical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) wearing personal protective equipment in aged care video
Hygiene and cleaning
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