Important Staff Update: Positive COVID-19 cases identified at Calvary Gympie Views No images? Click here Important Staff Update: Positive COVID-19 cases identified at Calvary Gympie ViewsDate: 18 January 2022 To: All Staff – Calvary Gympie Views From: Bryan McLoughlin, Regional CEO – NSW & QLD I am writing to inform you that two (2) residents and three (3) members of staff have tested positive for COVID-19 at Calvary Gympie Views. In line with Public Health Unit advice and to keep our residents and staff safe, Gympie Views is closed to visitors immediately. We will continue to liaise closely with Public Health Unit officials, who will make the decision about whether and when it is safe to re-open Calvary Gympie Views or lift restrictions on residents’ movement about the home. We understand that this may be worrying for you and your loved one in our care. We want to assure you that we are doing everything possible to continue to look after the health and wellbeing of all our residents while keeping them safe during this time. What is Calvary doing?The home’s COVID-19 Outbreak Management Plan (OMP) has been enacted and we have taken immediate action to contain transmission and keep residents and staff safe. We have:
Our staff are in contact with the families of the COVID positive residents and are keeping them informed. Am I safe to come to work?You are safe to continue to provide resident care because you are trained and prepared for exposures. Your training means you will know how to provide resident care safely by following our strict infection prevention and control procedures, including the correct use of PPE. Thank you for ensuring our residents continue to receive the safest possible care over this time.
Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life. With over 18,000 staff and volunteers, we have a national network of 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care service centres. |