Information for health workers in hospitals supporting people with disability

This fact sheet provides information and guidance for health workers in hospitals who provide health care to people with intellectual or developmental disability during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Information for health workers in hospitals supporting people with disability

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Publication type:
Fact sheet
Audience:
Health sector
Language:
English
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The fact sheet covers:

  • whether people with intellectual or developmental disability are at greater risk of COVID-19
  • what can be different about treating people with intellectual or developmental disability in hospital
  • how to minimise risks to people with intellectual or developmental disability in hospitals
  • what to consider during hospitalisation
  • what to consider when planning to discharge from hospital
  • where to get more information

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