Author: Chris Mar

Dear 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,

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:

• Visitors are required to take a Rapid Antigen Test before entering and are also required to wear N95 surgical masks with additional PPE required in the South Wing.
• All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms. 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 exposure.

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:

• Visitors are required to take a Rapid Antigen Test before entering and are also required to wear N95 surgical masks with additional PPE required in the Memory Support Home.
• All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms. 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 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:

• Visitors are required to take a Rapid Antigen Test before entering and are also required to wear N95 surgical masks with additional PPE required in the South Wing.
• All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms. 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 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:

• Employees are required to continue to take a Rapid Antigen Test and are also required to wear N95 surgical masks with additional PPE in affected areas.
• All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms.

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:

• Visitors are required to take a Rapid Antigen Test before entering and are also required to wear N95 surgical masks with additional PPE required in the South Wing.
• All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms. 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 exposure.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Sir David Martin – Level 1 (Treloar and Heathwood) is currently in COVID-19 Outbreak with 15 active cases.

Please note:

• Visiting may still occur during this period, restricted to resident rooms.
• Visitors are required to follow our safety precautions including:
  • Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are required by all employees and visitors before entry.
  • Full PPE including N95 Masks are to be worn while inside the care home.
  • Regular handwashing and use of hand sanitisers are strongly encouraged. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the care home.
  • Maintain appropriate social distancing whenever possible. Visits should be conducted in resident rooms or on balconies.
• All visitors are encouraged to consider postponing any visits if they are unwell or experiencing any flu-like symptoms. 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 Whiddon Kelso Residents, Families & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Kelso is currently experiencing an active COVID-19 Outbreak, in our Kingston Wing.

Please be assured that you will still be able to visit your loved ones during the outbreak. In line with advice from the Public Health Unit, visitors will be required to take Rapid Antigen Testing before entry and will be required to wear N95 masks and full PPE.

Visitations may only occur in your loved one’s room.

We will provide a further update if anything changes.

The Whiddon Team

Dear families and employees,

Whiddon Mudgee’s phones and internet are currently down. We understand this is due to an IT hardware issue.

We expect the issue to be resolved by midday tomorrow, however, will update you if there is any change to this timeframe. Phones are currently being diverted to a mobile phone so that you can still call reception.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

– Whiddon