How To Safely Wear PPE In Aged Care

In residential aged care facilities, face shields or other protective eyewear (such as goggles) should be worn for the routine care of suspected, probable or confirmed cases of COVID-19. Guidance on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in areas with significant community transmission is available on the Department's website. The risk of COVID-19 from transmission via the eye is unknown. However, as the predominant mode of transmission is via droplets, eye (and conjunctival) protection should be worn until further evidence emerges. Read More

An online petition has reignited the debate surrounding current COVID-19 isolation protocols for aged care residents and its ongoing impact on the elderly, especially those with dementia. Read More

“While there is community transmission we can’t guarantee cases won’t get into aged care but our policies should aim for this and support early intervention. “The better alternative is the kind of investment that will save lives and health budgets. Read More