Whiddon commsDear Families, Friends & Representatives,
Following consultation with the Public Health Unit, we are pleased to inform you that our Outbreak of COVID-19 is now over.
As a precautionary measure, all visitors must continue to complete a full screening before entering the home, including Rapid Antigen Testing and Mask-wearing. Both of which will be provided upon entry.
We thank everyone for their support and understanding whilst our staff managed this latest Outbreak.
The Whiddon Team
Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,
An update on the COVID-19 outbreak affecting our Robert Young home.
We have had no further positive cases in the South Wing and the Hostel remains at exposure level.
Please note:
We thank everyone for their support and understanding while our staff manage this exposure.
The Whiddon Team
Dear Staff,
Thank you to the employees who attended the Mandatory Staff Meeting at Moree last Thursday. As advised, please find below key messages shared with the team.
Code Of Conduct – Professional Behaviour:
All staff are reminded that Whiddon has a Code of Conduct which outlines our expectation for behaviour in the workplace. This includes positive, polite, and professional communication, always ensuring confidentiality and following any fair and reasonable direction or request of your supervisor and the Moree Leadership team. This includes requests to move to another area of the home as needed. This is generally limited to our AIN / Care staff who are capable to deliver care and work in all areas of the home.
Social Media:
It has come to our attention that a Facebook Group or Page is currently active that includes current and former employees of Whiddon and or Fairview. Staff are reminded that any discussion about the workplace and any information shared on such a platform about residents and other staff members is a breach of confidentiality and the Whiddon social media Policy. We will continue to investigate this further and discuss this further directly with individual staff as needed.
Overtime:
We acknowledge and accept that Overtime is generally unavoidable at Whiddon Moree. However, all overtime must be approved prior to this being incurred by your DCS, Bhuwan or DDCS, Kathy and after business hours by the RN in charge.
Personal Flexible Work Arrangements:
During the recent hotel Services roster review it was identified that some staff have a personal flexible work arrangement in place. As advised, we cannot locate evidence of this being approved and as such ask those staff to meet with Bhuwan and discuss this prior to putting this request in writing to ensure we can refer to this in the future as needed.
Future Operational Changes at Moree:
As advised Whiddon may make changes in the future similar to our recent roster reviews, footprint consolidation of resident accommodation to ensure financial sustainability and viability into the future. When this occurs staff and residents will be engaged and consulted in detail. This information will come directly from senior Whiddon Leadership.
Mandatory Training – this is YOUR responsibility:
All staff are reminded to ensure their Mandatory Training is completed. A focus please on completing the Psychosocial Safety Training as per the notice in the Staffroom. We are also considering further training modules specific to the issues discussed at our meeting and will communicate further regarding this.
Kind regards
Sally Renshaw – Regional General Manager
Dear Families, Friends and Representatives,
Please note that we will be experiencing a planned, total power outage from 11am – 3pm on Thursday the 20th June, whilst our new generator is being connected.
Calls will be diverted to our emergency phone. Please be patient as there may be delays getting through to clinical staff or your relatives. Please limit calls to essential calls during this time.
Management are working closely with the Property and Catering teams, and have implemented a site management plan to minimise disturbance to residents while these important upgrades are being completed.
We thank you for your cooperation.
Whiddon Kelso
Management Team
Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,
Please be advised that Whiddon Narrabri – Robert Young has had 4x residents and 3x employees test positive to COVID in the South Wing. In addition, we’ve also had exposure to the Hostel Wing. Residents who have been considered close contacts have all had a Rapid Antigen Test completed.
Please note:
The safety of our residents and team members is our number one priority.
We thank everyone for their support and understanding while our staff manage this outbreak.
The Whiddon Team
Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,
Please be advised that Whiddon Belmont has had 5 x residents test positive to COVID. As a result, Blocks 1, 2 and 3 are in isolation to prevent any potential spread of the virus.
Please note:
We thank everyone for their support and understanding while our staff manage this lockdown.
The Whiddon Team
Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,
Following consultation with the Public Health Unit, we would like to advise that we have activated the COVID-19 outbreak management plan. At this stage, the outbreak is isolated within our Memory Support Home – with two residents testing positive.
We are pleased to advise that no other wings have tested positive at this time, however, we will provide any updates as they occur.
Please note:
We thank everyone for their support and understanding while our staff manage this exposure.
The Whiddon Team
Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,
Following consultation with the Public Health Unit, we would like to advise that the COVID-19 outbreak in EPU continues in our Dementia Care – Mallam Unit only.
We are pleased to advise that no other wings have tested positive at this time, however, we will provide any updates as they occur.
Please note:
We thank everyone for their support and understanding while our staff manage this exposure.
The Whiddon Team
Dear Employees,
We are advising an update on the COVID-19 outbreak at Whiddon Robert Young. Please be advised that we now have 3 residents and 2 employees from our South Wing who have tested positive.
Please note that at this time no other wings have tested positive however, caution is to be taken as usual with the colder months upon us.
Please note:
We thank everyone for your support and understanding during this exposure period.
The Whiddon Team
Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,
An update on the COVID-19 outbreak affecting our Robert Young home. Please be advised that we now have 3 residents and 2 staff from our South Wing who have tested positive.
At this stage, no other wings have tested positive at this time, however, we will provide any updates as they occur.
Please note:
We thank everyone for their support and understanding while our staff manage this exposure.
The Whiddon Team