Effective from 19 May 2025
Workflow Owner: Manager - Complex and Clinical Care
Objective
This workflow is for all Five Good Friends workers (Helpers, Employees, Casuals and Third Party Partners). This workflow aims to:
- outline Five Good Friends (FGF) infection prevention and control arrangements
- reduce the risk of infectious diseases to workers
- minimise infection-related risks to Members.
Key Information
Infections can present in any environment and FGF Members may be more vulnerable to infection for a number of reasons. Individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with chronic disease and older people are especially vulnerable to contracting and suffering harm from infectious disease. Age-related changes in the immune system may also contribute to an increased risk of infections in the elderly.
Note:
- FGF will review infection prevention and control measures on a regular basis and, therefore, changes to this document are subject to occur at any time.
Responsibilities
- Each worker has a responsibility to take infection control precautions necessary to their role. This includes ensuring they do their job safely without exposing themselves, Members or others to a risk of infection.
- Each worker has a responsibility to document all Member infectious diseases on the relevant record and follow recommended precautions set out in this workflow or as advised by a treating health professional.
Definitions
- Airborne: Tiny particles containing infectious agents travel through air currents (e.g. air conditioning) and are breathed in.