Important information about IRT Sarah Claydon Aged Care Centre

2 April 2024

Dear family member/resident representative,

I am writing to let you know that we are currently caring for four residents who have COVID-19 in the Mimosa and Budawang units of your loved one’s aged care centre.

The residents are regarded as stable and are experiencing some mild symptoms such as a cough and sore throat. The residents are being encouraged to remain in their rooms where they are being monitored regularly in consultation with their GP.

In accordance with the Public Health Unit requirements and our own outbreak management plan, residents of the care centre will commence precautionary COVID-19 testing, with a round to be conducted on Wednesday 3 April in the Budawang unit and Thursday 4 April in the Mimosa unit.

If your loved one returns a positive result, we will let you know by phone and continue to provide you with regular updates regarding their progress.

Visiting arrangements

If you do continue with your plans to visit the care centre, the following arrangements apply:

• All visitors must provide proof of a negative rapid antigen test before entry
• All visitors will be asked to wear a P2/N95 mask and a face shield at all times and in all places while in the care centre, including in residents’ rooms. These will be provided on entry.
• 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 visiting arrangements continue to apply. You can find more information about our visiting arrangements on our website here.

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

Debbie Andrews
Operations Manager – Shoalhaven Aged Care Centres