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.
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) 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
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Allied health professionals A4 poster: Now open for clients
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Allied health professionals A4 poster: Practice now open
How to self-collect a COVID-19 swab
What is the National Medical Stockpile?
Personal protective equipment (PPE) for the health workforce
Donning and doffing personal protective equipment in residential aged care
COVID-19 – Donning and doffing personal protective equipment in primary care
The use of face masks and respirators in the context of COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Video – How to clean a face shield
Coronavirus (COVID-19) face shields – a quick guide
Addendum to tranche 4 guidance – distribution of gowns through Primary Health Networks
Addendum to tranche 4 guidance – distribution of eye protection through Primary Health Networks
Working arrangements
Australian Defence Force support to residential aged care facilities
COVID-19 in Residential Aged Care Facilities: Managing your workforce affected by Omicron
Interim Guidance on managing workforce in regards to COVID-19 in aged care
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
Aged care services
Support Portal for providers’ reporting a COVID-19 outbreak or exposure in residential aged care
Allied health professional instructional video for group therapy in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Allied Health group therapy program initial assessment resource
Allied Health professional resource for group therapy Borg scale
COVID-19 Allied Health Package Information for allied health professionals
COVID Allied Health Package Information for Residential Aged Care Facilities
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) COVID-19 frequently asked questions for auspices
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) COVID-19 frequently asked questions for auspices, volume 2
COVID-19 – emergency funding for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers
COVID-19 – changes to Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) flexibility provisions
Coronavirus (COVID-19) flu vaccination poster for aged care facilities
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guide for Home Care Providers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) aged care workforce measures frequently asked questions
Workforce Retention Bonus Grant – Residential Care And Home Care
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for residential aged care providers – emergency leave
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for residential respite providers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – six steps to stop the spread for aged care workers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – six steps to stop the spread for aged care workers (poster)
First 24 hours – managing COVID-19 in a residential aged care facility
Disability services
Information for Disability Support Providers and Workers
Information for health and mental health workers supporting people with disability
Information for health workers supporting people with disability
Information for primary health care services supporting people with disability
Information for health workers in hospitals supporting people with disability
Information for health workers in emergency departments supporting people with disability
Management and Operational Plan for People with Disability
Testing
PHLN statement on reporting of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and interest
PHLN and CDNA joint statement on SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen tests
PHLN evidence review on the utility of COVID-19 testing to reduce the 14-day quarantine period
PHLN guidance on nucleic acid test result interpretation for SARS-CoV-2
PHLN guidance on laboratory testing for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19)
PHLN Guidance: COVID-19 Swab Collection – Upper Respiratory Specimen
PHLN statement on point-of-care serology testing for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19)
PHLN statement on using saliva as a respiratory specimen for SARS-CoV-2 testing
PHLN statement on asymptomatic testing for SARS-CoV-2
Stage II pathology accreditation measures in response to COVID-19
Pathology accreditation measures in response to COVID-19 – Questions & Answers
Training
National Principles: Clinical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hygiene and cleaning
COVID-19 reports
Simulated impacts of COVID-19 scenarios on cancer screening – summary report
COVID-19 scenario modelling for cancer screening programs – the BreastScreen Australia Program
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