Author: April Stons

Dear Families and Staff,

Please be advised that the Memory Support Home Clarence remains in isolation.

Visitation limitations remain the same as per Public Health Unit directive, with one visitor per day per resident.

We are pleased to advise that Livingstone, Forman 1 and 2 wings have reopened.

Please note:

• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or outside, in well- ventilated areas.
• Face shields and masks are to be worn for the duration of the visit.
• Visitors must sign-in, complete a RA Test, be negative and wear the correct PPE for the duration of the visit.

We encourage all residents to go out with families especially for Christmas celebrations.

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

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

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a COVID-19 Outbreak with a number of residents and staff testing positive at Whiddon Maclean.

Please note that residnets on Levels 2, 3 & 4 may only have 1 nomintaed for the duration of the exposure period, however we eoncourage all residnets to go out with families especially for Christmas.

Please note:
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or outside, in well- ventilated areas.
• Face shields and masks are to be worn for the duration of the visit.
• Visitors must sign-in, complete a negative RAT test and wear the correct PPE for the duration of the visit.

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

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

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

We are pleased to advise that the over the weekend, further testing was done regarding COVID-19 and we have had not any further cases.

Another round of testing will be completed this week and updates will be provided as needed.

The latest Whiddon COVID Guidelines for families can be found here: https://bit.ly/3SffKxU.

Thank you for your support.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

Please be advised Whiddon Easton Park – Arthur Webb Court remains in outbreak mode, although a large number of positive residents have now recovered.

We ask that all visitors to continue to follow our COVID-19 guidelines:

• Residents may only have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the outbreak period, for essential visits only.

• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only.

• Face masks and correct PPE are to be worn for the duration of the visit.

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.

Further updates will be provided in due course.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

We are pleased to advise that the Exposure notification for Whiddon Narrabri – Robert Young  has been declared closed.

We will continue to be mindful of screening and pleaser remember to not to visit if unwell during this time it is appreciated.

The latest Whiddon COVID Guidelines for families can be found here: https://bit.ly/3SffKxU.

Thank you for your support.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

We are pleased to advise that the Outbreak notification for Whiddon Easton Park, Taylor House – Straughen 2  has been declared closed, in line with guidance from the local Public Health Unit.

There have been no further cases, and normal visitation arrangements can now be resumed.

The latest Whiddon COVID Guidelines for families can be found here: https://bit.ly/3SffKxU.

Thank you for your support.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families,

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a number of COVID-19 exposures with a number of staff testing positive at Whiddon Kyogle, staff members worked within the last 48 hours.

Please note:

• Visiting will continue as normal with the adherence to screening, RAT prior to entry, social distancing and in room visiting.
• There will be no change to the upcoming Christmas celebrations unless there is a change in the circumstances at the home.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only.

All residents will be closely monitored over the next 5 days for any signs or symptoms, everyone is well and symptom free presently.

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

The Whiddon Team

Dear Residents Families and Friends,

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a number of COVID-19 exposures with a number of residents testing positive at Whiddon Easton Park, Easton Park Units Level 2 B

Please note:

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

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

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

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a number of COVID-19 exposures with a number of residents testing positive at Whiddon Eastons Park, Arthur Web Court.

Please note:

• Arthur Web Court residents can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period, for essential visits only.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only.
• Face shields and masks are to be worn for the duration of the visit
• Visitors must sign-in, take their temperature, complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield to enter

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

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

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families and Staff,

Please note there has been no further cases after testing all residents and staff over the weekend, however, Straughen Level 2 remains in a red zone.

Please note:

• Residents in Straughen Level 2 can have 1 nominated visitor per person for the duration of the exposure period, for essential visits only.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only.
• Visitors must sign-in and complete a negative RAT test and wear an N95 mask and shield to enter.

The team continue to work with the Public Health Unit and we will keep everyone updated as changes occur.

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

The Whiddon Team

 Call 1300 738 388