

This webinar is relevant for all levels of aged care workers involved in preparing for and responding to COVID-19 outbreaks. The webinar will be recorded and available on the department’s website for on demand viewing.

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This webinar is FREE and registration is not required. The webinar will be held on Monday, 13 December 2021, 2pm‑3pm AEDT CEO’s of two leading aged care providers to detail their experiences dealing with outbreaks to date.Adjunct Professor (Practice) Alison McMillan PSM – Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer.Ms Janet Anderson PSM, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner.Mr Michael Lye, Deputy Secretary of the Ageing and Aged Care Group.The Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, will be joined by the following presenters to talk about the importance of outbreak preparedness: This will include key reminders on infection prevention and control, and the supports provided by the Commonwealth in the event of an outbreak. The department is hosting a COVID-19 preparedness webinar for the aged care sector to highlight the importance of being prepared to respond to any future COVID-19 cases in aged care. National Webinar on Aged Care COVID-19 Preparedness Monday, 13 December 2021 – 2pm to 3pm AEDTĪged Care Providers are encouraged to check and maintain their COVID-19 outbreak management preparedness as we continue to move towards ‘living with COVID’, including in the context of increased movement across borders and higher levels of aged care visitation anticipated over the upcoming holiday period. You can view past editions of the Protecting Older Australians Newsletter as well as other announcements for the aged care sector on the department's website.Īnyone living in an aged care facility, their family or representative who needs support should contact the Older Person’s Advocacy Network on 1800 700 600. Please share this newsletter with your colleagues and workforce, particularly your communications teams and encourage them to subscribe for future updates.

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