Course Overview

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.

Topics

• The importance of outbreak management in aged care
• Common infectious outbreaks in aged care settings
• Outbreak management plans
• Roles and responsibilities during an outbreak
• Early detection and surveillance of infectious diseases
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Infection control cleaning, handling laundry and waste management
• Isolation and quarantine protocols
• Supporting clients and providing care during an outbreak

Learning Outcomes

• 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.

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals, healthcare workers and ancillary staff working with older adults.

Disclosure

No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.

Educators

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Peer reviewed by

Marija Juraja View profile