Protocol to support joint management of a COVID-19 outbreak in residential aged care facilities (RACFs)

The purpose of this protocol is to formalise the coordination of activities in the preparedness and response to a COVID-19 outbreak in RACFs throughout Victoria. The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of relevant parties, governance structures, escalation procedures and expectations around information sharing and timeframes.

The joint protocol is one part of a suite of documents that support the Australian Government Department of Health, Victorian Government and aged care approved providers.

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