Important information about IRT Dalmeny Aged Care Centre

20 June 2022

Dear family member/resident representative,

Thank you for your support as we manage the risk of COVID-19 at your loved one’s aged care centre in accordance with our outbreak management plan.

Since writing to you on Friday, we have had an additional five resident’s test positive to COVID-19. The residents are from Wagonga and Lake View Lodge and are now being supported by staff in their room.

We are caring for 9 COVID-19 positive residents at the aged care centre. The residents are experiencing a range of symptoms from none at all to mild, and where required are being treated with antiviral medication to support in their recovery.

All other residents at the aged care centre remain well. Residents in Wagonga and Lake View Lodge will be PCR tested again today. I will inform you of the results in my next update, however if your loved one tests positive you will be phoned directly by the aged care centre.

Visiting arrangements

As previously mentioned, you are encouraged to reconsider your visit to the aged care centre at this time. If you do continue with your plans to visit, the arrangements below now apply. Please assist the care centre by complying with the following:

• Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to visit the care centre.
• Residents are permitted 2 visitors only by appointment.
• 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.

As always please do not visit your loved one if you are experiencing any symptoms or are feeling unwell, even if the symptoms are mild. Even if you have a negative COVID-19 test result you may still have a contagious respiratory infection.

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