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First 24 hours checklist–Management of acute respiratory infections or outbreaks in residential aged care homes

This fact sheet describes the steps you should take in the first 24 hours following the identification of acute respiratory infections or outbreaks in residential aged care homes.

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First 24 hours checklist–Management of acute respiratory infections or outbreaks in residential aged care homes

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This fact sheet describes the steps you should take after the identification of a COVID-19 positive case over the:

  • first 30 minutes to 6 hours
  • hours 6 to 12
  • hours 12 to 24.
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Preparing for an emergency event in aged care, COVID-19 resources for health professionals, including aged care providers, pathology providers and health care managers
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