New Outbreak Management in Aged Care
Infectious disease outbreaks in aged care settings can be catastrophic events due to the heightened vulnerability of older adults living in close proximity. This Ausmed Training Module provides essential learning for staff to be able to recognise and manage outbreaks in aged care settings.
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7 Units • 11 Questions
What you'll learn:
Recognise a potential infectious disease outbreak in aged care.
Understand the importance of outbreak management in aged care.
Prepare for outbreaks using your organisation’s outbreak management plan.
Apply infection prevention and control measures during an outbreak.
Know how to support your clients’ health and wellbeing during an outbreak.
Who it's for:
Healthcare professionals, healthcare workers and ancillary staff working with older adults.
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Last updated30 Sep 2024
Published10 Aug 2023
Due for review29 Oct 2026
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