14 November 2022
Dear family member/resident representative,
I am writing to provide you with an update about your loved one’s aged care centre as we continue to manage the risk of COVID-19.
I am pleased to report that all PCR tests conducted on Saturday for residents in Elizabeth Kemp Cottage who have not tested positive to COVID-19 returned a negative result.
We continue to care for three residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Elizabeth Kemp Cottage. These residents remain stable and are displaying very minor symptoms. They are encouraged to stay in their rooms and continue to be closely monitored by our staff.
Unfortunately, this morning one resident who became unwell in Scott Cottage returned a positive COVID-19 result from a rapid antigen test. There has also been an exposure to COVID-19 in Peak Cottage. As a result, all residents in Peak and Scott Cottage will be PCR tested today. If your loved one returns a positive result, staff will let you know by phone and will keep you updated on their progress.
I will provide another update to you later this week with the results of these tests.
Visiting arrangements
Visiting arrangements to your loved one’s aged care centre remain the same at this time.
Elizabeth Kemp Cottage
As we manage the risk of COVID-19 at the care centre, visiting residents in Elizabeth Kemp Cottage is strongly discouraged at this time. If you do wish to continue with your plans to visit, the following arrangements apply:
- 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 face shield which will be provided on entry. You will also be instructed on how to dispose of your PPE safely when leaving.
- 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.
All other areas of the care centre
There are no changes to visiting arrangements in all other areas of the care centre.
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 result you may still have influenza or another virus which is highly contagious.
If you have any questions please contact your Care Manager.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Yours sincerely
Nia Briguglio
EGM – Aged Care Centres
