Industry alert: emergency planning for aged care services

Published 26th November 2018

The high risk season for major Australian weather events and bushfires is approaching. It is important that all aged care providers are well prepared and able to respond to emergency events.

Maintaining quality care under these circumstances requires effective emergency risk management and planning.

It is important that you are well prepared for any events which may impact your service. The department’s website provides resources that you may wish to consider in your planning.

Source:
Unknown Author, 2018, Australian Government Department of Health (https://mailchi.mp/agedcareupdates/industry-alert-emergency-planning-for-aged-care-services-nbvv4yb29x?e=64c7be3424)