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An update about IRT Greenwell Gardens Aged Care Centre

17 June 2022

Dear family member/resident representative,

Thank you for your ongoing support as we manage the risk of COVID-19 in your loved one’s aged care centre.

Since writing to you on Wednesday, unfortunately another resident in Callala House has tested positive to COVID-19. This resident is now being closely monitored in their room by our staff.

We are caring for 15 residents who are COVID-19 positive at the aged care centre who are continuing to experience a range of mild symptoms. Where required, some of our residents are being treated with anti-viral treatment to support in their recovery.

All residents who have not yet tested positive to COVID-19 in Cambewarra, Currarong and Callala House will be tested again via the PCR method on Sunday 19 June. I will update you on the results on Monday, however you will receive a call from the aged care centre if your loved one returns a positive result.

Our Lifestyle team is continuing to support all residents at the centre with activities of their interest. Where a resident is required to remain in their room, isolation packs have been distributed with reading materials and puzzles. 

Visiting arrangements and the wearing of PPE   

I encourage you to reconsider your visit at this time or the need to take your loved one out of the centre. If you do proceed please assist staff by complying with the following:

  • Do not bring children under 12 years of age to the aged care centre.
  • Residents will be permitted 2 visitors only by appointment.
  • All visitors will be asked to show proof of a negative rapid antigen test before entering the care centre.
  • All visitors will be asked to wear all necessary PPE while in the care centre including a P2/N95 mask and a face shield which will be provided on entry.
  • Those visiting a resident who is considered a close contact or is COVID-19 positive will also be asked to wear a gown and instructed on how to dispose of it safely.
  • Please co-operate with staff if they ask you to adjust your PPE so that it is worn correctly. They are working to ensure the safety of all our residents and to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading within the centre.
  • If you do take your loved one on an outing please be mindful of the risks within the broader community and be aware that your loved one will be required to complete a rapid antigen test on their return to the centre.

Please do not visit the care centre if you are unwell with even the mildest symptoms. Even if you have tested negative for COVID-19 you could have influenza which is also highly contagious.

Please pass this information on to others in your family as you consider appropriate.

If you have any questions please contact your Care Manager.

Thank you for your co-operation.  

Yours sincerely,

Nia Briguglio
EGM – Aged Care Centres

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