New Covid health management plan welcomed
A local aged care facility has welcomed a new national Covid-19 health management plan for the coming year.
Peninsula Villages chief executive Mr Colin Osborne said the plan included a National Statement of Expectations on Covid-19 Management in Aged Care Settings.
"This plan will support the ability of aged care services to ensure older Australians receive appropriate protection from and management of any Covid-19 infections in their surrounds," he said.
Mr Osborne said it promised Peninsula Villages continued access to the National Medical Stockpile for personal protective equipment and rapid antigen test kits, "pathology in-reach testing", a vaccination program, antiviral treatments and "surge workforce".
He said Peninsula Villages would follow the guidance outlined in the Statement of Expectations "to ensure we continue to respond to and manage Covid-19 appropriately".
"Looking back on the past two years, I would again like to acknowledge the unwavering dedication that our team has shown to keeping our residents safe."
SOURCE:
Newsletter, 9 Jan 2023
Colin Osborne, Peninsula Villages