Assess Clinical Risk

Complex or dynamic circumstances

• social isolation

• geographical isolation (rural) • lack of transport • unreliable phone or internet connection • housing insecurity • housing crowded or damp and cold • requires carer support • absence of a suitable caregiver • disability support required • family harm notifications • health literacy support required • requires an interpreter

Assess Clinical Risk

The clinical risk profile of an individual is determined by their individual clinical risk and the most vulnerable/at-risk member of their household. Check whether any household members have risk of complications.

COVID-19 Care 1

Case has mild symptoms and low risk of complications:

• Telehealth clinician contact every other day

• Daily self-monitoring of symptoms, more frequent if there are emergent concerns

This can be a nurse, NP or GP (if this is provided by a nurse, then NP or GP support must be available if required)

COVID-19 Care 2

Most patients in COVID-19 Care 2 have risk factors putting them at higher clinical risk of deterioration and requiring daily monitoring.

Ask the patient to self-monitor (including pulse oximetry if required) and record observations at least twice daily.