22 February 2022

Dear Resident and Family Members,

Update for Residents and Families of Calvary Millward: COVID-19 outbreak declared over

Further to our last communication, I am very pleased to inform you that no additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19 at Calvary Millward in the latest round of testing.

In line with Public Health Unit advice, the outbreak at Calvary Millward can now be declared over. Our last residents have been de-isolated and visitation can now recommence from tomorrow 23 February 2022, consistent with Calvary’s Position Statement on Visiting in Aged Care.

Information for visitors

Calvary Millward is open to visitors from tomorrow 23 February 2022.

• Visiting hours are between 11.00am and 6.00pm, with last entry permitted at 4.30pm. This is to ensure all screening processes can be completed by our day staff.
• There is no limit to the number of visitors allowed per resident, per day.
• 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 may 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.
• If you have any questions please speak with the home manager.

As always, visitation exceptions can be made for residents receiving end of life care and for compassionate visits. Please contact the home manager to make arrangements.

We will continue to monitor residents closely for symptoms of COVID-19.

We are very grateful to our residents and families for your continued support and understanding during this challenging time, and very much look forward to receiving visitors back into the home.

Sincerely,                                              

Sharon Martindale
General Manager Aged Care