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Safe hospital care for people with cognitive impairment during COVID-19: Fact Sheet for clinicians

This fact sheet highlights the increased risk of harm for people with cognitive impairment during COVID-19 and outlines how to provide safe, high-quality care during this time.

To reduce the risk of harm, it is important that hospitals continue to use the strategies already introduced to keep people with cognitive impairment safe.

The Commission acknowledges the contribution of people with dementia, carers, clinicians and researchers in the development of this resource.

A poster is also available.

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Safe hospital care for people with cognitive impairment during COVID-19: Fact Sheet for clinicians

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Publication year
2020
Resource type
Fact sheet or brochure
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