Staff Update: Calvary Tanilba Shores will re-open to visitors from tomorrow 2 February

Date: 1 February 2022

To: All Staff – Calvary Tanilba Shores

From:  Sandeep Kandel, General Manager Aged Care - Hunter

We are very pleased to let you know that the latest round of testing at Calvary Tanilba Shores has revealed no additional cases of COVID-19 amongst residents or staff. In line with Public Health Unit advice, the outbreak at Calvary Tanilba Shores has been declared over, and Calvary Tanilba Shores will re-open to visitors from tomorrow 2 February 2022.

Current restrictions at the home can be lifted, residents can move freely within the home effective immediately, and we can re-open to visitors from tomorrow subject to the below guidelines.

A reminder: Guidelines for visitors to the home

• In line with Calvary’s recent visitor update of 29 December 2021, one single nominated visitor will be permitted per resident during the home’s visiting hours. 
• Each family will nominate the visitor and notify the home manager of who this person is. The visitor is strongly encouraged to have obtained a booster vaccine if they are eligible.
• Visitor entry to the home is between 11.00 AM and 3:30 PM. If visitors need to attend outside these hours, they will need to book ahead of time. Please make prior arrangements with the home manager – contact 49845922 during business hours. Once in the home, visitors may stay longer.
• Visits must be limited to one (1) hour, and be held in the residents room.
• The nominated visitor is required to complete screening requirements prior to entry including a rapid antigen test (RAT test) before entering the home.
• Visitation exceptions may be made for residents receiving end of life care, residents who may be experiencing distress, or where a special care and support role is provided.

Thank you for all that you have done to ensure our residents continued to receive the safest possible care, with such empathy and compassion over this challenging time.