These resources are available to help you develop your disease outbreak plan. The information is specifically designed for Residential Care Facilities (RCFs) and/or Child Care Facilities (CCFs) but can be adapted to meet your needs.
Resources for residential aged care (RACF) facilities
Gastroenteritis resources
Gastro-Info – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care | Australian Government Department of Health
Controlling Gastroenteritis in Institutions
Visitors Warning Poster: Gastroenteritis (15 KB)
Respiratory resources
NSW Health guidelines on the management of acute respiratory infections
Advice to residential aged care facilities (RACFs) – COVID-19 (Coronavirus) (nsw.gov.au)
NSW Health respiratory surveillance report
Visitors Warning Poster: Influenza (15 KB)
Resources for Child Care Facilities
Reporting Gastroenteritis outbreaks in childcare settings to Public Health
Initial Notification of Gastroenteritis Outbreak in Child Care Centre
Supporting resources for managing gastroenteritis outbreaks in childcare settings
CCPH Excel Template Line Listing for Gastroenteritis in CCFs
Gastro pack for childcare centres
Gastro fact sheet for childcare centres
Supporting resources for managing respiratory illness outbreaks in childcare settings
Fact sheet – RSV testing in children