Important COVID-19 Staff Update: Calvary Noosa No images? Click here Important COVID-19 Staff Update: Positive cases identified at Calvary NoosaDate: 21 January 2022 To: All Staff – Calvary Noosa From: Anne Marie Cassaniti, General Manager Aged Care am writing to inform you that two (2) residents at Calvary Noosa have tested positive for COVID-19 in the latest round of routine RAT testing. One resident resides in Hester unit and one resides in Roberts unit. All other tested staff and residents returned negative results. The exposure in Hester unit has been deemed low risk by the Public Health Unit, therefore residents in Hester unit are not confined to their rooms. However, Roberts unit is deemed a higher risk, therefore as a precaution residents in Roberts unit must remain and be cared for in their rooms until further notice. Visitations are not permitted to Roberts unit at this time. Discussions with the Public Health Unit continue and we will guided by their advice as to when it is safe to lift restrictions. We will update you on any changes as soon as information becomes available. Our staff have been in contact with the families of the COVID positive residents. Except for Roberts unit, visitors are still permitted entry to the home subject to the below guidelines. Information and guidelines for visitors • In line with Calvary’s recent national visitor update of 29 December 2021, and due to the continuing heightened risk of infection, one nominated visitor only per resident will be permitted. This will be in place until further notice. Thank you for ensuring our residents have continued to receive the safest possible care over this time. 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. |