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Important information about IRT William Beach Gardens Aged Care Centre

29 March 2023

Dear family member/resident representative,

I am writing to provide an update about how we are managing the risk of COVID-19 at your loved one’s aged care centre.

We are currently caring for seven residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. Five live in Huntley Cottage and two live in Kembla Cottage. Most of the residents are not experiencing any symptoms, while some have a sore throat.

We continue to care for the residents who have tested positive for COVID in their rooms. They have received activity packs and are being closely monitored.

Residents in Huntley and Kembla Cottages will be PCR tested tomorrow. If your loved one returns a positive result, staff will let you know by phone, and a member of staff will continue to provide you with a daily update regarding their progress.

Visiting arrangements

While we manage the risk of COVID-19 at the centre you are encouraged to postpone your visit at this time.

If you do continue with your plans to visit, please assist the care centre by complying with the following:

  • All visitors must wear a P2/N95 mask and face shield (provided by the care centre) when visiting. This applies to ALL areas of the care centre – not just the two affected cottages.
  • No children under the age of 12 are permitted to visit.
  • 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 to complete the wellness questionnaire at reception on arrival.

All other visiting arrangements can be found 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 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 support.

Yours sincerely

Rebecca Perry
Operations Manager – Illawarra Aged Care Centres

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