During these uncertain times, new information is being released daily in relation to COVID19 (Coronavirus). Links to information that the GRPCC has received in relation to COVID19 and Palliative Care are available below
Guidelines
Information for health professionals DHHS Coronavirus COVID-19 daily update Center to Advance Palliative Care – Toolkit Caring for patients with the Coronavirus (10:47) Department of Health: COVID-19 infection control training Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for health professionals, including aged care providers, pathology providers and healthcare managers Information for the Inpatient Setting Preparing for COVID-19 Readiness Protocol for Palliative Care Teams Protocols for entering your home and minimising the risk of infection Information for Aged Care
Communication Skills COVID-19 Communication Skills Psychosocial support for staff Covid-19 Psychosocial Care Information for funeral directors
MND Living with MND during the COVID-19 pandemic Clinical Guidelines Articles and Policy statements Palliating a Pandemic: ‘‘All Patients Must Be Cared For’’ Palliative Care Australia Statement on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Communication Script and Conversation Videos
Symptom Management Protocols
Palliative Care Team Tools
Using telehealth
Medicare and Medicaid COVID-19 Waivers and State Policy COVID-19 Tracker
Voices from the Front Line
Patient and Family Support Resources
Federal COVID-19 Guidance
Specific Patient Populations
Setting Specific Guidance
Role of Palliative Care
Dr Janet Diaz, Head of Clinical Care, Health Emergencies Program, WHO
30 minute online training for health care workers in all settings
Information from the Australian Government Department of Health
A VitalTalk open source primer for talking about COVID-19
Is a repository of information, tips, resources & research related to provision of psychosocial care in palliative and some broader community contexts – as well as important self care resources
MND Australia – Fact Sheet
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