14 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 Monday, our residents in Roden Cutler House who have not yet tested positive to COVID-19 were PCR tested and pleasingly the results were all negative. With this news, the NSW Public Health Unit (PHU) has advised that Roden Cutler House residents can now leave their rooms and socialise within their building.
I am also very pleased to let you know that today three of our COVID-19 positive residents in our COVID-19 wing in the Flame Tree Building have reached their recovery criteria and will be returning to their rooms in Roden Cutler House following a review.
We are now caring for three residents in our COVID-19 wing who are continuing to recover well.
As I informed you in my previous message, Magnolia residents have been PCR tested again today. I will update you once we receive the results tomorrow.
Magnolia residents continue to be encouraged to remain in their rooms until at least Tuesday 19 July as per the NSW PHU guidance.
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
