Communicable Diseases Outbreak Resources
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.
Resources for Residential Care Facilities
Reporting Gastroenteritis outbreaks in Residential Care Facilities to Public Health
Gastroenteritis resources
- Gastro-Info – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care | Australian Government Department of Health
- Controlling Gastroenteritis in Institutions
- Electronic line listing for gastroenteritis for staff
- Electronic line listing for gastroenteritis for residents
Respiratory resources
The following information is for Residential Aged Care Facilities and Residential Disability Care Facilities:
- Guidance for Residential Aged Care Facilities on the public health management of Acute Respiratory Infections (including COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
- Guidance for Disability Care Facilities on the Public health Management of Acute Respiratory Infections (including COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
- RACF Respiratory Line List
Resources for Child Care Facilities
Reporting Gastroenteritis outbreaks in child care settings to Public Health
Supporting resources for managing gastroenteritis outbreaks in child care settings
- When to worry about the Gastroenteritis outbreak reported at your child care centre: A resource for child care directors (8mins)
- HNEPH Template Line Listing for Gastroenteritis in CCFs
- HNEPH Excel Template Line Listing for Gastroenteritis in CCFs
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