Increase GP preparedness for COVID-19 outbreak in RACF

This is a Less Involved QI – includes PIP QI measures

COVID-19 outbreaks in residential aged care facilities have demonstrated the critical role for general practice in mitigating the impact of a COVID-19 outbreak.

This quality improvement activity uses the COVID-19 Residential Aged Care Facility Outbreak GP Framework to assist GPs prepare for, respond to and provide medical coverage during a COVID-19 outbreak in residential aged care.

Goal

GPs are aware of the COVID-19 Residential Aged Care Facility Outbreak GP Framework and related responses.

Measure

GPs with patients in RACF undertake 100% of readings (see readings in starting points below).

Starting point
Possible improvement ideas
  • Participate in a scenario simulation with the RACF (speak with your RACF manager).
  • Use the ‘Statement of Wishes Tool’ to update advance care directives for patients residing in RACF.
  • Present the COVID-19 Residential Aged Care Facility Outbreak GP Framework at relevant GP forums or practice meetings using the PowerPoint presentation.
  • Prepare remote (laptop) access to practice clinical information site to facilitate off-site care in the event of a large outbreak.
  • Identify GPs with patients in RACFs and designate a person to:

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