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Important information about IRT Thomas Holt Kirrawee Aged Care Centre

1 May 2023

Dear family member/resident representative,

I am writing to let you know that eight residents at your loved one’s aged care centre have tested positive to COVID-19.

The eight residents, who live in Magnolia in Roden Cutler House, are being cared for in their rooms and are experiencing mild symptoms such as a runny nose to nothing at all. Where appropriate, residents have been prescribed antivirals by their doctor.

We have implemented our outbreak management plan which includes a number of infection control protocols to ensure the risk of transmission is reduced at the aged care centre. We have also implemented some changes to visiting requirements which are outlined further below.

To ensure early detection of any other cases, all residents in Magnolia who have so far tested negative for COVID-19 will receive a rapid antigen test today. If your loved one returns a positive result, staff will let you know by phone and continue to provide you with a daily update regarding their progress.

Visiting arrangements

Magnolia

As we manage the risk of COVID-19 at the centre, you are encouraged to postpone your visit to Magnolia at this time. If you do continue with your plans to visit, please assist the care centre by complying with the following:

  • All visitors are asked to complete their own rapid antigen test at home or on arrival at the centre and provide proof of the negative result (photo or actual test).
  • All visitors are asked to wear a P2/N95 mask when visiting and other PPE as directed by staff.
  • Those visiting a resident who is considered a close contact or is COVID-19 positive will be provided with direction on any further PPE requirements by a member of staff.
  • 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.

Further to the visiting arrangement above, please note that while we manage the risk of COVID-19 at the centre, children under 12 years of age are not permitted to visit Magnolia within Roden Cutler House.

Our standard visiting arrangements apply for all other areas of the care centre. These are outlined here on our website.

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 influenza which is highly contagious.

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 co-operation.

Yours sincerely

Belinda Pheeney
Acting Operations Manager Sydney – Aged Care Centres

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