Disease Outbreak Resources and Links
Feel free to use any of these resources to help you develop your disease outbreak plan. The information is specifically designed for Residential Care Facilities (RCFs) and/or Child Care Facilities (CCFs) but can be adapted to meet your needs.
Manuals, Checklists, Line Lists and More
Resources for Residential Care Facilities
Gastroenteritis Resources
- Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing Gastro Kit (pdf) 448 KB
- Controlling Gastroenteritis in Institutions (pdf) 219 KB
- HNEPH Template Line Listing for Gastroenteritis in RCFs (pdf) 66 KB
- Electronic Line Listing for Gastroenteritis (pdf) 62 KB
- Form for Staff who Decline Influenza Vaccine (pdf) 18 KB
Respiratory Resources
- Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Influenza Outbreaks in Residential Care Facilities in Australia (pdf) 775 KB
- HNEPH Template Line Listing for Respiratory Illness/Influenza (pdf) 70 KB
- Influenza Outbreaks in Residential Care Facilities - Information for General Practitioners (pdf) 55 KB
Resources for Child Care Facilities
- Managing Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in a Child Care Setting (pdf) 33 KB
- HNEPH Template Line Listing for Gastroenteritis in CCFs (pdf) 13 KB
Posters
- Visitors Warning Poster: Gastroenteritis (pdf) 25 KB
- Visitors Warning Poster: Influenza (pdf) 18 KB