ANZ COVID-19 Government links
New Zealand and Australian Government resources and guidance on COVID-19 are being updated regularly. It is vital that during this rapidly evolving situation, everyone follows government public health directions and guidance. Information regarding sonographer health guidelines are on the Sonographer COVID-19 Practice & Safety advice page.
Government information relating to workforce redeployment, support for people out of work and HR issues is on the Workforce Redeployment page.
Australia
Department of Health
Key resources include:
- Interim advice on non-inpatient care of persons with suspected or confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) update advice and information
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) information on the use of surgical masks
A letter from the Australian Department of Health to all Allied Health Practitioners
Australian Capital Territory
Key resources include:
- Triage flowchart for reception staff at outpatient clinics, community health centres
- Novel coronavirus healthcare signage
New South Wales
Advice for Health Professionals
Key resources include:
- Advice for health sector – Advice for elective surgery and outpatient clinics
- Infection control resources
Northern Territory
Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
Queensland
Information for Queensland clinicians and healthcare workers – novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Key resources include:
- Outpatient areas including medical imaging personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Infection prevention and control guidelines for the management of COVID-19 in healthcare settings—interim version
South Australia
Information for health professionals (update 1 May 2020)
Key resources include:
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) information and collateral
- Fact sheets and flowcharts for health professionals
Tasmania
Coronavirus information – For health professionals
Key resources include:
- COVID-19 alert
- Facemasks factsheet
Victoria
Health services and general practice – coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Key resources include:
- Chief Health Officer alerts
- Health services – preparedness and planning
- Quick reference guide and checklist for general practitioners and health professionals
Western Australia
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Health Professionals and GPs
Key resources include:
- Clinical alert updates
- Fact sheets – PPE and infection control
Travel advice between Australian States
Travel into New South Wales, ACT and Victoria is not yet restricted.
Please note advice and links for the following states and territories:
- Northern Territory border restrictions apply
- Queensland border restrictions apply
- South Australia border restrictions apply (updated 1 May 2020)
- Tasmania border restricitons apply
- Western Australia border restrictions apply
New Zealand
New Zealand moves to Alert Level 2 from midnight Wednesday 13 May 2020
Under these arrangements health professionals are encouraged to only hold face-to-face appointments for urgent care, so long as the health professionals can take appropriate measures to manage public health. Including practicing good infection prevention control procedures and using personal protective equipment where appropriate.
Letter to Allied Health sector on moving to Alert Level 2
Ministry of Health
Medical Radiation Technologists Board
Important Notice about COVID-19
Influenza immunisation
AUSTRALIA 2020 seasonal influenza vaccines
NZ 2020 influenza immunisation campaign
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