Important Update for Residents and Families: Positive COVID-19 case identified at Calvary Narracan Gardens No images? Click here 09 February 2022 Dear Resident and Family Member, COVID-19 Update for residents & families of Calvary Narracan GardensFollowing our last update to residents and families, I am writing to advise that through the current testing regime, there are several more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 today. This brings the total number in the current outbreak to six (6) residents. Calvary Narracan Gardens remains closed for general visitation. For the safety of residents and staff and in consultation with the Public Health Unit, Calvary Narracan Gardens remains closed to visitors until the Public Health Unit deems it safe to re-open. Residents who are not positive may now leave their rooms and mingle in their Unit. The residents who have tested positive will need to remain, and continue to be cared for, in their rooms. We now have a positive resident in Wisteria, however, this Unit has not been placed into lockdown. We understand that it is very difficult for residents to be cared for in their rooms and not have visitors. Please be assured that our team will continue to ensure the holistic care needs of all residents are met and calls and video conferencing is available for loved ones to remain in contact. Visitation exceptions may be made for residents receiving end of life care, or who may be experiencing distress, or where a special care and support role is provided. Please speak with the Manager of your Home to discuss arrangements. Please be assured that our staff have prepared for COVID-19 exposures and outbreaks such as this. Our staff are trained in strict infection control procedures and are focusing all of their attention on the individual care needs of residents. We will update you again as soon as any information becomes available. We know that this will be worrying for you and your loved ones 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 difficult time. You can help us by sharing this information with your family and friends 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:
Are residents safe?All residents are being kept safe in their rooms where they are being provided with their usual care, with some changes under these conditions. For resident safety, group activities and group dining have been suspended. Residents will be provided with their meals and hydration, medication, exercise, medical care and phone/video call contact with families in their rooms. In addition to these first actions, our care continuity plan ensures we have the clinical and non-clinical staff and other support services necessary to meet the individual care needs of our residents during situations such as this. The team will be calling you, the listed Person Responsible, with a situation update during the outbreak period. The home will need to remain closed to visitors until the Public Health Unit deems it safe to reopen. Compassionate visits for residents receiving end-of-life care are an exception and can be arranged with permission of the home manager. Where can I get more information? Calvary will update you again as soon as any information becomes available. We kindly request that you limit your contact with the home due to the increased workload and while staff are focused on caring for the residents. Please be assured that our staff have prepared for situations such as these. Our staff are trained in strict infection control procedures and are focusing all of their attention on the individual care needs of residents. You can help us to ease anxiety by sharing this information with other family and friends. Thank you for you continued understanding and patience at this time. Sincerely, Sharon Martindale 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. |