Author: April Stons

Dear Families, Friends, Representatives & Staff,

Please find an important update regarding:

• Whiddon Moree Director Care Update
• Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission Assessment 
• Whiddon Strategic Roadshow – Visit to Moree Wednesday 3 May at 10:30am

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that residents from Whiddon Easton Park – Taylor House in Coates Wing have now tested positive, while the Outbreak continues in Christie 1 with additional residents testing positive to COVID-19 today.

Please note:

• Residents can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only.
• Visitors must sign-in, take their temperature, complete a negative RAT test and must wear full PPE shield to enter.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends, Representatives & Staff,

Please find an important update regarding:

• Reaccreditation Success for Easton Park Units
• Introduction of Electronic Medication Management at Easton Park
• Roster Review Update

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

We would like to advise that the COVID – 19 outbreak notification for Whiddon Mudgee is still active, however due to be declared closed on the 25^th of April.

Please note that this time may be extended if any residents continue to test positive, most cases have been resolved in C wing, however A,B, and D are still affected.

Please note:

• Whiddon Mudgee residents can have one nominated visitor per day for the duration of the outbreak, exemptions are in place for palliative residents.
• Visitors must sign-in, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield for the duration of the visit.

Please note in some areas of the home gowns and gloves will also be required, please follow the directions of staff.

Do not hesitate to contact the facility on 6378 1144  if you have any questions or concerns.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends and Representatives,

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a COVID-19 Outbreak with residents testing positive at Whiddon Easton Park – Taylor House Christie Level 1.

Please note:

• Residents can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only.
• Visitors must sign-in, take their temperature, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield to enter.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

We would like to advise that the COVID – 19 outbreak notification for Whiddon Mudgee is still active, however due to be declared closed on the 19^th of April permitting all residents continue to test negative.

Please note:

• Whiddon Mudgee residents can have one nominated visitor per day for the duration of the outbreak, exemptions are in place for palliative residents.
• Visitors must sign-in, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield for the duration of the visit.

Please note in some areas of the home gowns and gloves will also be required, please follow the directions of staff.

Do not hesitate to contact the facility on 6378 1144  if you have any questions or concerns.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Mudgee Pioneer has a COVID – 19 outbreak with several residents testing positive. All representatives of COVID positive residents have been contacted directly by the facility.

We are implementing the following visitor restrictions to ensure the safety of all residents:

• Whiddon Mudgee residents can have one nominated visitor per day for the duration of the outbreak, exemptions are in place for palliative residents.
• Visitors must sign-in, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield for the duration of the visit. In some areas of the home gowns and gloves will also be required, please follow the directions of staff.

Do not hesitate to contact the facility on 6378 1144  if you have any questions or concerns.

Dear Families, Friends and Representatives,

Please be advised renovation plans for the week commencing 20/02/23, we do expect some further noisy works – jack hammering in the kitchen removing existing tiles, this will again be completed intermittently with ceased works during meal time.

Additional information can be found at the link: Stage 1B Noisy Works

We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends and Representatives,

We would like to apologise for the communication that has been previously sent regarding the Reaccreditation Audit, we would like to advise this only affects Easton Park Units.

Please do not complete the survey if your loved one is NOT in our Easton Park Units home.

We apologise once again and appreciate your understanding. The Whiddon Team

Dear families and staff

Please be advised that our Gastroenteritis (gastro) outbreak has been deemed closed by the Public Health Unit, all clients that have had symptoms during this period are now recovered.

We are back to business as usual.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.