22 March 2022

Dear Resident or Family Member,

COVID-19 Update – Positive Resident case identified at Calvary Flora McDonald

I am writing to inform you that unfortunately one (1) resident has tested positive to COVID-19 at Calvary Flora McDonald over the weekend.

Other residents in Elizabeth Etheridge wing were tested and no additional cases were found. In line with Public Health Unit advice, another round of testing will occur later in the week, and we will advise you of the results once we receive them.

Residents in Elizabeth Etheridge wing are able to move around but must stay within the wing. Visitation to the wing is not permitted at this time, and we will update you once this changes.

Residents outside Elizabeth Etheridge wing are free to move around the facility and accept visitors, however, some visitation restrictions remain in place to keep our residents, their visitors and our staff as safe as possible. Please see below for updated visitor information, consistent with Calvary’s Position Statement on Visiting in Aged Care:

Information for visitors

• Apart from Elizabeth Etheridge wing, there is no limit to the number of visitors allowed per resident, per day. However only two visitors are permitted at any one time.
• Our visiting hours are 9.30am – 4.30pm daily.
• Visitors will be required to complete screening requirements prior to entry and wear appropriate PPE (including face mask and shield) whilst visiting. PPE is provided by Calvary.
• As a precaution to keeping residents safe, visitors will be required to have a rapid antigen test (RAT test) every 48 hours. 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.

We will continue to liaise closely with Public Health Unit officials, who will make the decision about whether and when it is safe to remove the current visitation restrictions. We will keep you updated as information becomes available. We anticipate our next communication to you will be early next week.

Thank you for your continued understanding and patience at this time.

Sincerely,

Ryan Midgley,

General Manager Aged Car