COVID-19 Update for Residents and Families of Calvary Vonlea Manor
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3 February 2022
Dear Resident and Family Member,
COVID-19 Update for Residents and Families of Calvary Vonlea Manor
Further to our recent update, we are pleased to inform residents and families that all tested Calvary Vonlea Manor residents have received negative results from the latest round of testing.
This means we now are able to lift the restrictions at Calvary Vonlea Manor, and visitors will be permitted entry, subject to guidelines. Residents have been de-isolated and may move freely about their environment.
Are visitors allowed?
Calvary Vonlea Manor will reopen to visitors from Friday, 4 February 2022.
- In line with Calvary’s recent visitor update of 29 December 2021, one single nominated visitor only will be permitted per resident during the home’s visiting hours. This is due to the continuing heightened risk of infection and will be in place until further notice.
- Each family should 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.
- The nominated visitor is required to complete screening requirements prior to entry and wear a mask while at the Home, this can be provided by Calvary.
- As a precaution to keeping residents safe, visitors will be required to have a rapid antigen test (RAT test) before entering the home. This takes time, and we ask for your patience as we manage this important screening process.
- 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. Please speak with the home manager to discuss arrangements.
What happens now?
As a precaution, our staff will continue to closely monitor all residents for symptoms of COVID-19.
We would like to thank residents and families for your continued support and understanding during this challenging time, and look forward to receiving visitors back into the home. You can help us by sharing this information with your family and friends.
Sincerely,
Sherryn McMahon
General Manager Aged Care
Continuing the Mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary
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.
