Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) – Positive Result Registration Form If you test positive in a rapid antigen test (RAT) it is very likely that you have COVID-19. You must immediately isolate (Opens in new window) and report your positive test result so we…
What’s changed since 7 February 2022 You no longer need to check in at businesses or venues where there is no requirement to be vaccinated to enter, such as supermarkets. You must continue to check in at businesses or venues…
Qualitative Face Fit Testing can be booked by contacting Larissa Mills. lmills@fsph.org.au or calling 4331 1569
COVID Precautions The numbers of potential, and present patients and staff testing positive, or likely to test positive for COVID is increasing. This is not unexpected as the state braces for a peak in cases. Most of our clinical areas…
Escalation of PPE Use – Non-Clinical Staff The table below provides further information and clarification regarding PPE requirements for non-clinical staff who work in clinical areas and/or work directly with patients and the public. Please ensure you are always wearing…
COVID Team & Contacts Due to the increase of COVID-19 related cases, both in the community and the hospital, a team has been put together to provide access to accurate information that is current and in line with the hospital…
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COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (Adults) This document has been developed by the Queensland Health COVID-19 Therapeutics Working Group to provide clinicians with recommendations on the treatment options for COVID-19 in adult and adolescent patients (>16 years). covid-19-treatment-guideline
Updated Guidelines for Hospital visitors: One visitor per patient for a maximum of one hour (unless approved for End of Life, Carer, Guardian/Parent) Unvaccinated visitors are not permitted (unless approved for End of Life, Carer, Guardian/Parent or CEO exemption) For…
Service Australia Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment Are you eligible for the Service Australia Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment of $750? Workers who test positive to COVID-19 via rapid antigen tests are now eligible to access the $750 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment offered through Centrelink on…
Can’t go to work, need to be tested, how do I get paid? I can’t go to work because of COVID-19 – What now? Employees can’t go to work if they need to quarantine or self-isolate, for example, because they:…
General Principles Practice good hand hygiene Minimise social interactions and social gatherings at work Practice social distancing, especially when on breaks Where possible, have breaks in open areas outdoors Practice social distancing in meetings and training environments
Testing Contact Infection Control if you have signs or symptoms of COVID 19 or are a close contact of a positive case. If you are directed to the Fever Clinic, take your hospital ID card with you. If you are…
Return to Work All positive staff members and close contacts must NOT return to work until they have been cleared by the Infection Control Team. Each person will have an individual risk assessment to determine when they can return to…
Mental Health & Wellbeing Awareness For most, COVID-19 has changed the way we live and work for now. Our experiences differ for many reasons, including where you live and your type of work. For some it’s meant working remotely, learning…
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate – FAQ Workers in a healthcare setting (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements) Direction The Direction (effective 7:30pm AEST, 10 Nov 2021) gives effect to the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee’s (AHPPC) recommendation for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all workers in healthcare…