Important information about IRT Thomas Holt Kirrawee Aged Care Centre

11 July 2022

Dear family member/resident representative,

Thank you for your support as we manage your loved one’s aged care centre in accordance with our outbreak management plan.

Since writing to you on Friday, we unfortunately have identified three more residents who are COVID-19 positive (two in Roden Cutler House and one in Magnolia). Following consultation with the residents and their family, these residents have now been relocated to our COVID-19 wing on level one in the Flame Tree Building.

We are now caring for six residents in our COVId-19 wing who are experiencing a range of symptoms from none at all to mild.

Due to the positive case in Magnolia, all of these residents were PCR tested on Saturday and the results were negative for all (except for our positive case). These residents are now being encouraged to remain within their rooms, where they are receiving their meals, to help reduce the risk of transmission within this house. Magnolia residents will be PCR tested again on Thursday 14 July.

Our Roden Cutler House residents were PCR tested again yesterday and pleasingly the results were negative. They will be PCR tested again on Wednesday 13 July.

Visiting arrangements

A reminder that you are encouraged to postpone any plans to visit. If you do continue with your plans please assist staff with the following arrangements.

• Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to visit the affected area of the care centre.
• Residents are permitted 2 visitors only by appointment.
• All visitors are asked to show proof of a negative rapid antigen test and 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.

Please do not visit if you are unwell yourself, with even the mildest symptoms. Symptoms of respiratory infection can indicate a range of contagious viruses including COVID-19 and influenza.

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,

Nia Briguglio
EGM – Aged Care Centres