The NSW Chief Health Officer provided updated advice to residential aged care facilities and home care providers.

Oct 6, 2020 | 0 comments

What’s new:
Resources
- Guide to the Establishment of an Aged Care Health Emergency Response Operations Centre
- ICEG have updated the current Guidelines on the use of face shields and other protective eyewear in health and residential care facilities.

Newmarch House Review Findings Media Release and letter to Aged Care Providers from Minister Colbeck

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The NSW Chief Health Officer provided updated advice to residential aged care facilities and home care providers.

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