29 June 2022
Dear family member/resident representative,
I am writing to provide you with an update on your loved one’s aged care centre.
Since writing to you last Friday, I am pleased to let you know that a number of our COVID-19 positive residents have reached their recovery criteria and are enjoying moving around the age care centre more freely.
We are caring for two positive residents in Currarong, who are asymptomatic and due to be cleared in the coming days, and one in Callala House who is also on track with their recovery.
PCR tests conducted on residents over the weekend where also negative. The next and hopefully final round of testing for residents in Callala and Currarong House will be on Friday. If these results continue to be negative, the NSW Public Health Unit have advised that we will be able to begin our transition back to regular operations. I will update you again once we receive this information.
Visiting arrangements and the wearing of PPE
Until we can be share that risk of transmission has been eliminated, a reminder to reconsider your visit to the aged care centre 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
