06 May 2020 – New screening questionnaire developed for Aged Residential Care facilities

Type of Intervention: New Tool / Service / Body
Sectors Involved: Health
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Special populations
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Ministry of Health / National Aged Care Association

Overview: New screening tool for admission into aged care facilities launched
Full details here: https://www.health.govt.nz/news-media/news-items/new-measures-bolster-aged-residential-care-safety-during-covid-19

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Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government