New Zealand is in the COVID-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic lights. This new approach to COVID-19 will introduce more freedoms for vaccinated New Zealanders. 

This document provides guidance for Aged Residential Care (ARC) providers to operate under the government’s new Covid-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system). The guidance provides information for providers to put on safe measure to enable residents and families/whanau to stay connected in all traffic light settings.

Information and guidance on Covid-19 for aged care providers under the Covid-19 Protection Framework. 

On this link: 

  • Aged Residential Care guidance for operation under the Covid-19 Response Framework
  • Covid-19 Vaccination
  • New Zealand Pandemic Response Policy for Aged Residential Care
  • PPE use in healthcare
  • Screening form for a person to enter an aged residential care facility 

Waikato DHB Covid-19 Response Plan for ARC

Waikato DHB ARC COVID-19 Outbreak Response Plan

  • Aged Residential Care Outbreak Management Team (ARC OMT) Waikato Process
  • ARC OMT Waikato Structure 
  • OMT Management Contact List
  • Waikato DHB Covid-19 Outbreak Response Assessment Tool