03 August 2022
Dear family member/resident representative,
Thank you for your support as we manage the risk of COVID-19 in our Nebo and Kembla cottages.
Since my update to you on Monday we have received results of tests conducted for residents in those cottages (except those already positive) and pleasingly all results were negative. In other good news we have welcomed back home our resident who was transferred to our COVID-19 unit in Kirrawee.
In further good news, one of our residents in Kembla cottage who had been earlier diagnosed with the virus, has reached their recovery criteria today. There are now two residents recovering from the virus in that cottage and they are stable with no symptoms.
In Nebo cottage there are currently two residents recovering from the virus who are also stable, however one resident has been transferred to hospital for further treatment and management of their symptoms.
While the risk of transmission remains all residents in Nebo and Kembla continue to be cared for in their rooms where they are being served their meals and supported with their care needs and help where required with phone and video calls.
Until we are certain the risk of transmission of the virus has been managed we will continue our program of early detection with another round of tests tomorrow for residents in Nebo and Kembla who have not tested positive.
I will provide you with another update on Friday when we hope to have the results of those tests.
Visiting arrangements
While the risk of COVID-19 remains within the care centre you are encouraged to postpone your visit. If you do continue with your plans to visit, please assist staff by complying with the following arrangements:
- Residents are permitted 2 visitors only by appointment.
- No children under the age of 12 years are permitted to visit.
- All visitors are asked to show proof of a negative rapid antigen test before entering the care centre.
- All visitors are asked to wear all necessary PPE at all times 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 wear your PPE as instructed by staff. If a staff member asks you to adjust it they are doing so to protect you, your loved one, and all others living and working in the care centre.
Please do not visit if you are experiencing any symptoms or are feeling unwell, even if the symptoms are mild.
Please pass this message on to others as you consider appropriate and if you have any questions please contact your Care Manager.
Thank you for your support.
Yours sincerely
Nia Briguglio
EGM – Aged Care Centres
