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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.

Content

7 Video Units • 11 Questions

Pre-reflection

1 Question

Introduction

Introduction to Outbreak Management in Aged Care

2 Questions

Preparing for Outbreaks in Aged Care Facilities

1 Question

Early Detection and Surveillance

1 Question

Infection Prevention and Control in Response to an Outbreak

3 Questions

Providing Care and Services During an Outbreak

2 Questions

Conclusion

Post-reflection

1 Question

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.

Topics

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Ausmed

Editorial Team

Peer reviewed by

Marija Juraja

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Timeline

This resource will be updated or unpublished after the due for review date.

Last updated16 May 2024

Published10 Aug 2023

Due for review30 Aug 2024

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Anyone involved in the creation of Ausmed content declare that they have no conflicts of interest. Generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used where possible.