Dear families and representatives,
We recently received a letter from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission regarding the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Please read this here.
Author: despinao
Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,
Please be advised that Whiddon Temora (Narraburra Lodge), is currently experiencing active COVID-19 cases, with seven residents currently testing positive.
Please limit your visit where possible. 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, Friends & Representatives,
Please be advised that Whiddon Easton Park – SDM, and in particular Leslie Lock, is currently experiencing active COVID-19 cases, with 11 residents currently testing positive.
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 prior to 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, Friends & Representatives,
Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a COVID Outbreak at Whiddon Easton Park – Taylor House (Christie Level 2 and Straughen Level 2).
Please Note:
- Please refrain from visiting loved ones if symptomatic or if contact has been made with someone who has tested positive.
- Minimise visits for the duration of the Outbreak
- Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only
- Visitors must sign-in, complete a negative RAT test and continue to wear N95 mask and a Face shield
Thank you for your ongoing support during this time. We will provide a further update once we know more.
The Whiddon Team
Dear Families and Relatives,
We hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. We are delighted to introduce ourselves as the Clinical Care Coordinators at Whiddon Moree Nursing Home. We have recently joined the dedicated team here and we are excited about the opportunity to work closely with our residents and their families to provide the best possible care and support.
As a Clinical Care Coordinator, our role is concerned with reviewing and updating our residents’ care plans to ensure that they receive personalized and high-quality care tailored to their unique needs and preferences. In the coming weeks, we will be conducting a thorough review of each resident’s care plan, which includes Advance Care Planning.
Advance Care Planning is a vital aspect of our residents’ well-being. It involves discussing and documenting their preferences and choices regarding their future healthcare decisions. This process ensures that we respect their wishes and provide care that aligns with their values and beliefs, especially when important decisions need to be made in their final days when the time approaches.
We want to assure you that we will be reaching out to each family member and relative individually to discuss the Advance Care Planning process over the coming weeks, in order to gather any updated information about your loved ones. Your insights into their preferences, hobbies, and any changes in their health condition are invaluable and will enable us to provide the best possible care as their needs evolve.
Open communication with families and relatives is paramount in maintaining the highest standard of care for our residents. Your cooperation and involvement in this process will greatly contribute to their well-being and overall happiness.
Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions, concerns, or if you would like to share specific details about your loved one’s care. We are here to listen and support you in any way we possibly can.
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your loved ones. We look forward to working closely with you to ensure that our residents continue to live fulfilling and comfortable lives here at Whiddon Moree.
Warm Regards,
Kaushal Gartan
Clinical Care Coordinator – Perry James/ Nan Crane
Serom Lee
Clinical Care Coordinator – Federation Lodge
Dear Families,
Renovations of Boheena wing are moving along nicely! The air conditioning is being installed, tiling of ensuites has commenced, painting has commenced and the installation of upgraded electrical works will commence tomorrow, 15th August 2023.
Due to the upgrading of electrical works we will see periodic power, lighting and air conditioning outages occur over the next three days.
All essential systems will be transferred to alternate boards for operational purposes. This will again be completed with communications between contractors to limit interruptions as much as possible.
I ask again that you do advise the team if you are experiencing any issues or have concerns regarding these works.
Kind Regards,
Ros Anderson
Administration Clerk
Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,
Please be advised that we are experiencing an Influenza A outbreak, at Whiddon Easton Park, EPU Level 2.
Please Note:
Level 2B is currently in the Red Zone
Level 2A is in the Amber Zone
Please refrain from visiting loved ones if symptomatic or if contact has been made with someone who has tested positive
• Only x1 nominated visitor for the duration of the Outbreak.
• Visits must take place in the resident’s room or an outside, well- ventilated area, only
• Visitors must sign-in, complete a negative RAT test and continue to wear N95 mask and a Face shield
Thank you for your ongoing support during this time. We will provide a further update once we know more.
The Whiddon Team
25 July 2022
Since our last update, we have had 9 residents and 4 employees test positive to COVID. The families of the residents have been notified.
Visitation is still limited to one nominated partner-in-care. Partners-in-care must book their visits prior to visiting our care home. All visitors are required to complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry, wear an N95 mask and may be asked to wear additional PPE at this time, such as a face shield. Please refrain from visiting if you are unwell.
Our employees also continue to be monitored daily by conducting a Rapid Antigen Testing prior to the start of their shift.
We thank you for your patience and assistance during this time and will provide a further update if anything changes.
25 July 2022
Since our last update have had three employees test positive to COVID over the weekend. We believe the risk is low as the employee was wearing PPE and had zero interaction with any residents.
At this stage, there are no changes to visitations. We do want to remind you to ensure your visits must be pre-booked and the following applies:
- Whiddon strongly recommend all relevant vaccinations of both COVID-19 and influenza for all visitors.
- Non-vaccinated visitors are able to visit their loved ones in an outdoor area wearing N95 masks and face shields. Non-vaccinated visitors should not enter a home unless approval is given by the DCS/DDCS Team based on individual circumstances e.g. end of life, compassionate visits, resident wellbeing.
- Visitors must wear an N95 mask, face shield and complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry
- Up to 2 children under 12 years are permitted to visit provided they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated person
- Wherever possible, the visit should be in resident’s room or in an outdoor area. Visits should not be in any inside communal areas
- Visitors must check-in through our visitor check-in system
- Visitors must not visit if they have COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to COVID-19 (unless they have completed their self-isolation and testing requirements). People who have had high risk exposures should not enter high risk settings for at least 14 days since their exposure to a COVID-positive person
- Visitors must not visit if they are waiting for a COVID-19 test result, feel unwell or have been overseas in the previous 14 days, unless they are: fully vaccinated, it has been at least 7 days after arrival and they have received a negative antigen test 6 days or later after arriving in QLD
We will provide a further update if anything changes.
25 July 2022
Since our last update, we have had additional COVID positive cases within our care home.
As a result, we have had to limit visitation to one nominated visitor across all of Whiddon Laurieton. Visitors must book their visits prior to visiting our care home. All visitors are required to complete a rapid antigen test as a condition of entry, wear an N95 mask and may be asked to wear additional PPE at this time, such as a face shield. Please refrain from visiting if you are unwell.
We also recommend avoiding taking your loved one out where there is a large gathering of people such as clubs and pubs for now.
We will provide a further update if anything changes.