Scenario Two – Confirmed case of COVID-19 on or linked to facility premises
- Where an employee, contractor, visitor or other person has a confirmed case of COVID-19 the facility should expect to be informed directly by the relevant State/Territory Health agency. All advice provided by the agency should be followed.
- In the event the facility is aware of a confirmed case but no government advice is forthcoming, seek immediate advice from State or Territory Public Health advice line - Refer contact details Appendix B or here.
- Notify WorkSafe Victoria on 13 23 60 if you have a confirmed COVID-19 case at your workplace.
- Advise Dr Mary Wu (Mob: 0458 882 770) at AMIC of the suspected case. Key information to provide:
- When was the suspected case first reported at your facility and to whom?
- Was the individual isolated?
- Has the State/Territory Public Health Advice line been contacted for advice?
- What was the advice of the Public Health adviser and has this been followed?
- Has any information been shared to indicate the relevant Health Authority will publicly comment about the situation at this stage? - If yes, also refer to Scenario 3.
4. Continue to follow the step by step process outlined in the Safe Work protocols (diagram below) and the advice provided by your State/Territory Public Health advice line.
5. Advise Dr Mary Wu (Mob: 0458 882 770) at AMIC of any change in the situation.
Refer Scenario 3 regarding comment and/or inquiry to media.