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COVID-19 guide for home care and CHSP providers now up on Department of Health’s website

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The 17-page guide features information and guidance on how to stay safe from COVID-19 including how providers can prepare their organisation, equipment and resources, and how staff and clients can manage COVID-19.

There are also examples of potential scenarios including if a care worker suspects that have coronavirus or the person being tested is suspected of having the virus or has been confirmed as positive.

You can download it here.

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