Aged Care Video Alert - COVID-19: To see or not to see - visitations in residential aged care

Dr. Melanie Tan

Senior Associate Dr Melanie Tan has filmed a short video discussing visitations in residential aged care and the tension that exists between the health and safety of residents, and their rights and entitlements under the Aged Care Act.

To learn more, watch the video below.

 

If you require any further information, please contact Dr Melanie Tan or our Aged Care team.

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Our team have also developed an Influenza Template Pack which includes:

  • A policy on mandatory flu vaccinations;
  • A COVID-19 assessment form for visitors;
  • A declaration form for contractors, visitors and volunteers in relation to flu vaccinations;
  • A staff vaccination policy; and
  • A staff vaccination declaration.

If you would like more information on purchasing this pack please send our aged care team an expression of interest email here and one of our lawyers will be in touch.

 

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