COVID – 19
Resources
LATEST JMV Communication
to Residents, Family members & Staff
(17.07.21) COVID – 19 – All residents and family notification
(15.07.21) COVID – 19 – All residents and family notification
(12.07.21) COVID – 19 – All residents and family notification
(23.06.21) COVID – 19 – All residents and family notification
(18.06.21) COVID-19 – All Resident and Family Notification
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Update
COVID-19 – All Resident and Family Notification
COVID-19 – All Resident and Family Notification
COVID-19 – All Resident and Family Notification
COVID – 19 – Update on visiting Restrictions
COVID – 19 – Visitor restrictions
Staff notice from CEO regarding a Government Bonus payment
COVID-19 Third Stage Restrictions Enforced
Notice to the Residents & Family Members
The Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19
25 May 2020
What is the Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19? Click here
Guidance for symptom monitoring in health and aged
care workers during the COVID-19 outbreak
01 May 2020
This guidance was developed by the Communicable Disease Network of Australia (CDNA) and endorsed by the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC). Learn More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) at a glance
27 May 2020
This infographic provides a quick view of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Australia. We update it every afternoon based on the data we receive by 3.00pm from states and territories. Learn More
A message to approved providers of residential aged care services from the Commissioner
23rd of March 2020
COVID-19 is radically reshaping our daily experiences in ways that we could scarcely have imagined even a week or two ago. Read the letter here
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information on work attendance and testing for health and residential aged care workers
12th March 2020
An information sheet on work attendance and testing for health and residential aged care workers about coronavirus (COVID-19). Download Here
Interim advice on non-inpatient care of persons with suspected or confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019
21 February 2020
An information sheet with interim advice on non-inpatient care of persons with suspected or confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) Download Here
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities
19 March 2020
An information sheet for families and residents on restricted visits to residential aged care facilities on how to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines for outbreaks in residential care facilities
13 March 2020
The Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) have developed these national guidelines for the prevention, control and public health management of COVID-19 outbreaks in residential care facilities in Australia. Learn More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for workers in residential aged care facilities
19 March 2020
An information sheet for residential aged care workers about how to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Learn More
Health Sector Emergency Response Plan
Last updated 25 March 2020
The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee endorsed this plan on 17 February 2020. View Here
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) weekly epidemiology reports, Australia, 2020
Updated weekly
This page contains links to weekly epidemiological reports, published in CDI, on the incidence, severity, and distribution of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) [previously known as novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)] within Australia. VIEW HERE
COVID-19 infection control training
REGISTER NOW
This 30-minute online training module is for health care workers in all settings. It covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and control for COVID-19. Register here
ADVICE FOR RETIREMENT VILLAGES
28 March 2020
This factsheet is for information and advice for Australians living or working in retirement villages. It may be useful for any facilities where older Australians live or stay, such as residential parks, land lease communities or lifestyle villages. Learn More
OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT
March 2020
An outbreak of COVID-19 in a residential care facility is likely to be worse than an outbreak. Download Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak management in residential care facilities DOWNLOAD
Updated Covid-19 guidelines for infection prevention and control in residential care facilities
2 April 2020
Infection Control Expert Group
COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control for Residential Care Facilities. VIEW HERE
COVID – 19 NSW Government Resources
Coronavirus (COVID-19) for advice and information for community and businesses, including information about COVID-19 symptoms, testing and social distancing. CLICK HERE
Six steps to stop the spread for Aged Care Workers
19 October 2020
This information sheet explains the six steps that aged care workers can follow to stop the spread and keep safe.
Click here – English
Click Here – Nepalese
Click here – Chinese
Click here – Hindi
OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT PLANNING IN AGED CARE
November 2020
Practical guidance to support COVID-19 outbreak management planning and preparation in residential aged care facilities
This document provides guidance to assist residential aged care providers to support their workers, care recipients, families and visitors to prevent, prepare for and manage outbreaks of COVID-19.
OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT
March 2020
An outbreak of COVID-19 in a residential care facility is likely to be worse than an outbreak. Download Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak management in residential care facilities DOWNLOAD
Progress Report on the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety report
Last updated 30 November 2020
Australian Government Implementation Progress Report on the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety report – Aged Care and COVID-19 – a special report
Updated National COVID-19 Aged Care Plan – 7th Edition
30 November 2020
Providing a national approach to supporting the aged care sector to prevent, prepare, respond and recover from COVID-19.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – National aged care guidance – visitation recommended actions by tier
Guidance and advice for aged care providers on visitation rules based on the COVID-19 situation within the community.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – National aged care guidance – aged care visitation guidelines
12 November 2020
Guidance and advice for aged care providers on visitation based on the COVID-19 situation within the community.
Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19
20 November 2020
The ‘Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19’ was released by 13 aged care peak bodies and consumer advocacy organisations on 11 May 2020. The Code creates a nationally consistent approach that ensures residents can receive visitors while minimising the risk of spreading COVID-19. It was , reviewed on 29 May 2020 (v2) and 3 July (v3), and updated on 23 July (v4), and 20 November 2020 (v5).
First 24 hours – managing COVID-19 in a residential aged care facility
Updated November 2020
This fact sheet describes the steps you should take in the first 24 hours following the identification of a COVID-19 positive case DOWNLOAD
World Health Organisation (WHO) training video on caring for patients with COVID-19
News & Updates
JMV ANNOUNCES NEW CEO
I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley (Brad) Williams as our new CEO of North Sydney Retirement Trust / James Milson Village, effective from September 12th.Brad is a passionate leader with vision and direction, who has a proven record in inspiring...
COVID-19 vaccination – Why is my residential aged care employer asking me if I have received a COVID-19 vaccination?
Information about reporting by residential aged care providers of COVID-19 workforce vaccinations, including what information aged care facilities will collect and report, and why a new reporting tool is being used. for More information please click here
OPEN NOW – Macquarie Park Sonic Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic OPEN NOW
Macquarie Park Sonic Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic OPEN NOW for residential aged care and disability workers aged under 50 The Sonic HealthCare Pfizer clinic located in Macquarie Park is OPEN NOW for residential aged care and disability workers aged under 50...
