COVID-19 Visitor Update for Residents and Families of Calvary Flora McDonald and Calvary St Catherines No images? Click here 2 February 2022 Dear Resident and Family Members, Update to Visitor Requirements for Residents and Families of Calvary Flora McDonald and St Catherine’s Homes In line with SA Health Emergency Management Directions, a new requirement is being introduced for all visitors to a Calvary Homes in South Australia, effective immediately. The new requirement is that visitors must have, within the prescribed time*: Received, or have evidence of a booking to receive, a third dose (booster) of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine. Provided the operator of the health care setting with proof of their vaccination status upon request. *Prescribed time means:
This does not apply to people who have a medical exemption from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine either on a permanent or temporary basis according to the guidelines published by ATAGI, or to a child under the age of 12 years and 2 months. At Calvary, we believe it is essential that we facilitate visits for all residents and encourage you to speak with the Home Manager if you have any concerns about these new state requirements. Sincerely, Ryan Midgley 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. |