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Covid-19 Response in Prisons Description Coronavirus (COVID - 19) – Court attendance by prisoners Coronavirus (COVID - 19) – Hospital attendance by prisoners Coronavirus (COVID - 19) – Precautions during prisoner transport Questions for people entering a prison Coronavirus (COVID - 19) – Information for Victoria Police Justice Health fact sheet – prisoners Justice Health fact sheet – information for custodial staff Individual and unit management. These requirements are for adult custodial facilities only as at 1 March 2020 ACCOMMODATION UNIT SIGNAGE FRONT OF SITE SIGNAGE Protect yourself and others - Signages Point of Contact Corrections Victoria Additional Covid-19 resources are available at: http://bit.ly/2U0oKLG If you would like to send us information about Covid-19, please fill in this form: http://bit.ly/2WnqiRH
Coronavirus (COVID - 19) – Court attendance by prisoners Justice Health fact sheet There have been a number of cases of coronavirus detected in the Australia. Justice Health is working with Corrections Victoria to limit the impact on prisons, the justice system and the wider community. To this end, there will be occasions where individual prisoners or prison units may require isolation or restriction on movements in and out of these units. Attendance at court At times, some prisoners may be unable to attend their scheduled hearing due to their own illness or risk of transmission to others. In some circumstances, whole units may be quarantined to protect public health. Corrections Victoria will advise the court as soon as practicable if a prisoner is unable to attend. Prisoners with Coronavirus or Coronavirus symptoms who attend court are required to wear a disposable surgical mask and observe strict cough etiquette (cough and sneeze into the elbow) and hand hygiene (wash hands regularly with soap and water). Custodial staff will wear disposable masks and gloves when escorting prisoners with Coronavirus or Coronavirus symptoms to court. Management in court Court proceedings will be unaffected in most cases and prisoners can be asked to remove their mask for short periods if deemed necessary by the court. People in close proximity to an infected prisoner in court (i.e. within 1 metre) should wear a disposable mask and practice strict hand hygiene. Surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water or detergent wipes after contact by an infected prisoner to reduce the risk of transmission. Page 1 of 1 TRIM ID: CD/20/62872
Coronavirus (COVID - 19) – Hospital attendance by prisoners Justice Health fact sheet There have been a number of cases of coronavirus detected in the Australia. Justice Health is working with Corrections Victoria to limit the impact on prisons, the justice system and the wider community. Attendance at hospital To protect hospital patients and public health, infected prisoners will not attend non-urgent hospital appointments. The prison health service provider will advise the hospital as soon as practicable if a prisoner is unable to attend so the appointment can be rescheduled. In emergencies, infected prisoners will continue to attend the Emergency Department for assessment. These prisoners will be required to wear a disposable surgical mask and observe strict cough etiquette (cough and sneeze into the elbow) and hand hygiene (wash hands regularly with soap and water). Custodial staff escorting the prisoner will wear disposable masks and gloves when escorting prisoners with Coronavirus or Coronavirus symptoms and will advise hospital staff of the prisoner’s infectious status. Management in hospital Prisoners and custodial staff are required to observe hospital infection control policies and procedures during hospital attendance and will follow direction from hospital staff in this regard. Page 1 of 1 TRIM ID: CD/20/62875
Coronavirus (COVID - 19) – Precautions during prisoner transport Justice Health fact sheet There have been a number of cases of coronavirus detected in the Australia. Justice Health is working with Corrections Victoria to limit the impact on prisons, the justice system and the wider community. Some prisons may have quarantine procedures in place to reduce the transmission of Coronavirus. Corrections Victoria will notify G4S when quarantine procedures are enacted. Precautions for prisoners Prisoners with Coronavirus or Coronavirus symptoms who attend external appointments, including court and hospital visits, are required to wear a disposable surgical mask and observe strict cough etiquette (cough and sneeze into the elbow) and hand hygiene (wash hands regularly with soap and water). Escort staff must enforce these precautions for the duration of the escort to protect themselves and the wider community. Prisoners may remove their masks for short periods if deemed necessary by the court or treating health staff; however, people in close proximity to the prisoner (i.e. within 1 metre) should wear a disposable mask and practice strict hand hygiene. Precautions for escort staff Escort staff must wear disposable masks and gloves when escorting prisoners with Coronavirus or Coronavirus symptoms. Prior to transporting an infected prisoner, transport staff should consult with Corrections Victoria staff at the prison to check if the prisoner has Coronavirus or Coronavirus symptoms and take precautions if required. Surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water or detergent wipes after contact by an infected prisoner to reduce the risk of transmission. Page 1 of 1 TRIM ID: CD/20/62874
Novel coronavirus (COVID - 19)
Questions for people entering a prison
According to updated advice issued on 1 March 2020, any person who meets the following criteria
should be tested for coronavirus:
has an acute respiratory infection and has been in mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Cambodia or Thailand within 14 days.
has had close contact with a someone with confirmed case in the 14 days.
As a precaution, people are advised to self-isolate for 14 days if they were in mainland China, Hong
Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Cambodia or Thailand on or after 1
February 2020.
To limit the spread of the virus, corrections staff should ask the following screening questions of
prisoners (newly received into the system and those transferring between facilities), visitors (including
contractors and professional visitors) and referring agencies.
Custodial staff to ask court staff or police Custodial staff to ask prisoner on transfer
officers prior to prisoner transfer to another facility/ site
Has the prisoner or someone they have Have you been in close contact with
had close contact with recently returned someone who has recently returned from
from one of the above-mentioned one of the above-mentioned countries?
countries? Have you or someone you have had close
Does the prisoner or someone they have contact with been diagnosed with
had close contact with have coronavirus? coronavirus?
Does the prisoner currently have a fever, Do you have a fever, cough, sore throat or
cough, sore throat or have trouble have trouble breathing?
breathing?
If “yes” enact the management plan for
If “yes” enact the management plan for coronavirus and notify health staff immediately.
coronavirus and notify health staff immediately.
Gatehouse/ front desk staff to ask all
Custodial staff to ask prisoner at reception visitors (including professional visitors
Have you or someone you have had close and contractors) on arrival
contact with recently returned from one of Have you or someone you have had close
the above-mentioned countries? contact with recently returned from one of
Do you or someone you have had close the above-mentioned countries?
contact with have coronavirus? Do you or someone you have had close
Do you currently have a fever, cough, sore contact with have coronavirus?
throat or have trouble breathing? Do you have a fever, cough, sore throat or
have trouble breathing?
If “yes” enact the management plan for If “yes” suggest the person seek medical advice
coronavirus and notify health staff immediately. from a GP. Ask them to leave the site and return
after the 14-day self-isolation period.
If the person demands entry, please contact the
site GM for further advice.
Page 1 of 1 TRIM ID: CD/20/76965Coronavirus (COVID - 19) – Information for Victoria Police Justice Health fact sheet There have been a number of cases of coronavirus detected in the Australia. Justice Health is working with Corrections Victoria to limit the impact on prisons, the justice system and the wider community. Justice Health, with Corrections Victoria has worked with DHHS to determine appropriate procedures to manage outbreaks within the Corrections Victoria custodial facilities. The strategy covers the range of incidents from small numbers of prisoners to much larger numbers. During a significant outbreak it is likely that movement of prisoners in and out of certain parts of the custodial facility will be restricted. Corrections Victoria will notify Victoria Police when quarantine procedures are enacted and how this will impact receptions into the Corrections Victoria custodial facility from police custody. Corrections Victoria will aim to maintain access to prison beds as far as practicable, while protecting public health. Page 1 of 1 TRIM ID: CD/20/62871
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Justice Health fact sheet - prisoners
What is coronavirus?
Novel coronavirus was first seen in Wuhan, China and is called ‘novel’ because it is new. Most people
infected live in or travelled to Wuhan, China. However, there have also been cases reported in other
Chinese provinces and in other countries, including Australia.
What are the symptoms? How can we help prevent the spread
of coronavirus?
Symptoms can include fever and cough, sore
throat, or shortness of breath. Practising good hand and sneeze/cough hygiene
is the best defence.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, Prisoners are encouraged to:
tell prison staff immediately and ask that they
contact the health care team. • wash hands often with soap and water
• cough and sneeze into your elbow.
What if you have recently been You may be asked to wear a face mask and/or
overseas? staff working with you may wear one.
If you have been to any of the following countries
What is the treatment?
in the last 14 days, you should be particularly alert
for symptoms: As it is a virus, the only treatment required is
symptomatic relief, rest and fluids. It is important
• Mainland China to limit you contact with other people where
• Hong Kong possible to prevent the spread of the virus.
• Indonesia
• Japan What about visitors?
• Singapore Please ask people not to visit you if they:
• Thailand
• have been in any of the listed countries in the
• South Korea last 14 days
• Iran • have had close contact with someone with
• Italy symptoms or a confirmed case of coronavirus
• Cambodia in the last 14 days; or
• have symptoms which include fever and
What if you have been in close cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath.
contact with someone who has
coronavirus? All visitors will be screened before coming into the
prison and may be turned away if they meet the
If you have spent more than 15 minutes with above criteria.
someone who has tested positive for coronavirus,
you at-risk of contracting it. Even if you are not
experiencing symptoms, please inform prison staff
and ask them to contact the health team.
Page 1 of 1 TRIM ID: CD/20/58989Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Justice Health fact sheet – information for custodial staff
What is coronavirus?
The coronavirus was first seen in Wuhan, China and is called ‘novel’ because it is new. Most people
infected live in or travelled to Wuhan, China. However, there are now cases reported in various countries
across the world, including Australia.
What are the symptoms? If the answer to any of these questions is yes;
Symptoms can include fever and cough, sore
throat, or shortness of breath. Prisoners must be isolated immediately, and staff
must contact the prison heath care team.
How does it spread? Visitors who fit the criteria should be asked to
leave the site immediately.
Coronavirus is a respiratory virus and is spread in
the air, like the cold and flu.
What if the prisoner’s symptoms
How to screen people for become severe?
coronavirus? Call a code black.
All prisoners must be screened at reception and
If required, call an ambulance.
all visitors screen on entry. Staff should ask the
following questions: Inform the paramedics that the prisoner has
recently been in one of the above listed
Have you, or a close family member/ countries.
friend, travelled overseas in the past 14
days? How can we help prevent the spread
of coronavirus?
If yes ask if they have ben to any of the
following countries: Practising good hand and sneeze/cough hygiene
o Mainland China is the best defence. Encourage all prisoners to:
o Hong Kong wash hands often with soap and water
o Indonesia
o Japan cough and sneeze into their elbow.
o Singapore Staff may wear face masks when working with a
o Thailand person with a suspected or confirmed case.
o South Korea
o Iran
o Italy
What is the treatment?
o Cambodia As it is a virus, the only treatment required is
symptomatic relief, rest and fluids.
Have you been in close contact with a
person who has a confirmed case of Other information
coronavirus in past 14 days?
Staff members experiencing any of the above
symptoms should immediately contact their
Are you experiencing any of the community GP.
following symptoms?
Page 1 of 1 March 1, 2020 TRIM ID: CD/20/58107Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) – individual
and unit management
These requirements are for adult custodial facilities only as at 1 March 2020.
CORONAVIRUS – BACKGROUND AND SYMPTOMS
Novel coronavirus was first seen in Wuhan, China and is called ‘novel’ because it is new. Most people infected live
in or travelled to Wuhan, China. However, there have been cases of coronavirus reported in other Chinese
provinces and other countries, including Australia.
All prison sites should be alert for prisoners, staff and visitors with coronavirus symptoms (CVS), which include:
fever and cough
sore throat, or
shortness of breath.
SCREENING OF PRISONERS UPON RECEPTION
All prisoners must be screened for CVS at reception. Staff should ask the following questions:
Have you, or a close family member/ friend, travelled overseas in the past 14 days?
If yes ask if they have ben to any of the following countries:
o Mainland China
o Hong Kong
o Indonesia
o Japan
o Singapore
o Thailand
o South Korea
o Iran
o Italy
o Cambodia
Have you been in close contact with a person who has a confirmed case of coronavirus in past 14
days?
Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?
o fever and cough
o sore throat, or
o shortness of breath.
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, isolate the prisoner immediately and contact the prison heath care
team.
SCREENING OF VISITORS
Any visitors that fit the following criteria should be asked to leave the site immediately:
the visitor (or a close family member/ friend) travelled from the above listed countries in the past 14 days
the visitor has been in close contact with a person who has a confirmed case of coronavirus in past 14
days; and/or
the visitor has CVS.
Page 1 of 4 TRIM ID: CD/20/62661MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL PRISONERS WITH CORONAVIRUS OR CVS
Any prisoner with confirmed coronavirus or CVS should be quarantined within his/her unit for 14 full days following
the onset of symptoms.
The following will apply:
o Prisoners with coronavirus or CVS should be accommodated in the same unit wherever possible in
order to contain the spread of the virus. Only essential movements should be allowed (refer to ‘unit
management sections below).
o Prisoners with coronavirus or CVS should be encouraged to wear a mask at all times when outside
their room. They should also conduct stringent hand-washing when leaving and returning to their
room, and when entering and leaving any other common areas.
o All staff MUST wear masks and gloves if in close proximity to a prisoner with coronavirus or CVS
(within 1 metre).
o Prisoners with coronavirus or CVS should not be transferred to another custodial facility nor attend
external appointments unless absolutely necessary. Where this is required, precautions should be
taken by the prisoner and staff to minimise the risk of transmission (wear masks, observe strict
hand hygiene and cough etiquette).
o For prisoners with coronavirus or CVS, videolink is preferred over transfer to court where possible
(particularly where it can be facilitated in the same unit as the person is accommodated). The
videolink room must be wiped down after use with a disinfectant. Where transfer to court is
required, precautions should be taken by the prisoner and staff to minimise the risk of transmission
(wear masks, observe strict hand hygiene and cough etiquette).
o Contact with legal representative should preferably be facilitated via phone, box visit or other non-
contact process.
o It is preferred that visits for prisoners with coronavirus or CVS are conducted via box visit.
Prison health staff will manage the prisoner’s treatment as clinically appropriate
Prisoners are considered clear of the transmission period 14 days post the onset of their symptoms or 24
hours after their symptoms have ceased.
UNIT MANAGEMENT
Units with one to two cases
Prisoners with coronavirus or CVS are to be quarantined in their rooms (and a suitable secondary communal
space) and managed in accordance with the requirements above.
Prisoners who DO NOT have confirmed coronavirus or CVS (well prisoners) within the unit should be
encouraged to wear masks when outside their rooms.
Movements can occur as usual for well prisoners, but masks should be worn where possible when attending
court and external appointments.
Units with three or more cases (quarantined units)
Prisoners with CVS or confirmed coronavirus are to be isolated in their rooms (and a suitable secondary
communal space).
Page 2 of 4 TRIM ID: CD/20/62661 The unit must be quarantined with no transfers in or out of the unit for any prisoner, as far as possible. Court
attendance and visits may be permitted in exceptional circumstances.
Prisoners with existing health conditions should not be accommodated in quarantined units without prior
consultation with the health service provider, as they may be at risk of additional complications.
Quarantine of the unit ends 14 full days after symptom onset in the last prisoner in the unit to have
developed symptoms.
The following will apply to prisoners who DO NOT have confirmed coronavirus or CVS (well prisoners):
o can move within the common areas of the unit (except the secondary communal space)
o all other requirements related to management of individual prisoner(s) with confirmed coronavirus
or CVS as above.
TRANSFERS TO OTHER CUSTODIAL FACILITIES
It is preferable that only WELL prisoners from NON-QUARANTINED units are transferred between
custodial facilities as far as possible.
Where it is necessary to transfer a prisoner from a QUARANTINED unit, the receiving site should be
informed of the prisoner’s potentially infectious status and precautions should be taken by the prisoner and
staff during transfer to minimise the risk of transmission (wear masks, observe strict hand hygiene and
cough etiquette).
A prisoner with CVS or coronavirus should be quarantined on arrival at the receiving site until 14 days post
symptom onset. A well prisoner transferred from a quarantined unit should wear a mask for 14 days post
transfer and be monitored closely for the onset of symptoms.
New prisoners can be transferred into non-quarantined units and should assume the same requirements as
existing prisoners in the unit (e.g. wearing masks etc)
All transfers between facilities should be managed cautiously on a case-by-case basis in consultation with
prison health staff.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All staff MUST wear a mask and gloves when in close proximity to a prisoner with CVS or confirmed
coronavirus (within 1 metre). Failure to do so should be treated like any other OH&S incident. Staff can also
wear a mask and gloves when conducting routine business if they wish.
Stringent infection control practices MUST be maintained by all staff and prisoners, including regular hand
washing with soap and water, cough etiquette and environmental cleaning. Appropriate signage should be in
place and disinfectant wipes should be readily available to staff and prisoners where possible.
All prisoners and staff should be encouraged not to touch their faces unnecessarily, as this may transfer the
virus to their hands and then to any surfaces they touch.
Restrict access to non-essential contractors where possible.
After each box visit, the cubicle must be cleaned with disinfectant to prevent transmission via contact with
infected surfaces.
All other units are to run as per normal; however, disinfectant wipes should be available where possible.
Staff who develop CVS should report this to their manager immediately and be directed home. Staff should
stay away from work for 14 days post symptom onset or until clearance from their GP.
Page 3 of 4 TRIM ID: CD/20/62661 Staff movements between quarantined and non-quarantined units should be limited where possible to
prevent transmission to unaffected units and avoid unnecessary staff exposure to the virus.
Visitors with CVS, recent illness or recent contact with an unwell person should be advised not to enter the
prison precinct where possible (for important visits, a box visit is preferred).
Masks should be used according to manufacturer’s instructions to ensure effectiveness and should be
changed at the frequency recommended by the manufacturer.
Page 4 of 4 TRIM ID: CD/20/62661CD/: ACCOMMODATION UNIT SIGNAGE
There have been some reported cases of coronavirus in the
community.
We are trying to prevent this illness from spreading.
Please follow the recommended infection-control precautions
on the signs.
If you have symptoms of any respiratory illness (fever, sore throat,
cough, muscle and joint pains, tiredness/exhaustion) or have been
in contact with someone who is ill please tell health staff
immediately
Thank you for your cooperation.CD/:20/60128 FRONT OF SITE SIGNAGE
There have been some reported cases of coronavirus in the community.
We are trying to prevent this illness from spreading.
If you or a person you live with has travelled to China, Hong Kong,
Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Iran or Thailand in the past
14 days,
and / or
If you, or someone you live with or care for, have Coronavirus.
If you, or someone you live with or care for, have symptoms of any
respiratory illness (fever, sore throat, cough, muscle and joint pains,
tiredness/exhaustion).
Please do not enter this facility.
Thank you for your cooperation.Protect yourself
and others
Cover your cough and sneeze
COVER your mouth
1 and nose with a
tissue when you
cough or sneeze.
Put your used
tissue in the
rubbish BIN.
2
If you don’t have a tissue, cough
3 or sneeze into your upper sleeve
or elbow, NOT YOUR HANDS.
WASH your hands with soap and
running water. Dry your hands
thoroughly with a disposable 4
paper towel or hand dryer.
Stay germ free and healthy
Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne.
© State of Victoria, April 2018 (1804028)⻢上告诉员⼯ 如果你发烧、 呼吸困难或咳嗽， ⽽且最近14天 你刚从中国⼤陆回来。
Tell staff immediately If you have a fever or shortness of breath or cough and you have returned from mainland China in the past 14 days.
Protect yourself
and others
Wash your hands regularly
1 Wet your hands.
Put soap on
your hands. 2
Rub the soap over all
3 parts of your hands for
at least 20 seconds.
4
Rinse your
hands under
running water.
5
Dry your hands thoroughly
with disposable paper towel
or hand dryer.
Stay germ free and healthy
Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne.
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