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Coronavirus (COVID-19) cleaning and disinfection for health and residential aged care homes

Fact sheet

Published date

1 January 2023

This resource provides cleaning and disinfection guidance for health and residential aged care homes to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. It outlines cleaning protocols, frequency, and the use of appropriate disinfectants, ensuring safety for staff and residents. The document also covers procedures for cleaning after suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Link

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-cleaning-…

Key Theme

Delivering comprehensive care and services, Environment, Infection prevention and control

Standard

4: The Environment

Outcomes

4.1b: Environment – services delivered other than in the individual’s home, 4.2: Infection prevention and control