29 December 2021
We wanted to let you know that we have restricted visitation at our Taylor House and Sir David Martin care homes at Whiddon Easton Park as a precaution, due to a very small number of employees testing positive to COVID-19. As a precaution, our employees are wearing full PPE in these care homes and we have activated our COVID-19 response plan to ensure all necessary precautionary measures are implemented. We are also working closely with the local Public Health Unit.
While this does not impact Arthur Webb Court or Easton Park Units, due to continually rising COVID-19 case numbers in our communities, we do ask that if you can, please reconsider your visit for now. If you do need to visit, please note that rapid antigen testing is mandatory. We also ask that there is only one visitor per day, per resident, for now. It is very important that we take all steps possible to help keep everyone safe.
We want to reassure you that we strictly limit employee movement across our care homes at Whiddon Easton Park and our robust COVID-19 management plan means that we have strict protocols in place to avoid potential spread of the virus across our care homes. Please note that we are now unable to staff our rapid antigen testing stations. This means that you will now need to do this at the care home you are visiting. Please expect delays when you visit as a result.
The safety of our residents, employees and visitors is our highest priority. We ask that you follow our visitation guidelines and do not visit if you are unwell, are awaiting COVID-19 test results or are a close or casual contact of anyone who has tested positive to COVID-19.
We also encourage you to review the Older Persons Advocate Network flyer containing additional information.
We know this is a challenging time and ask for your patience and understanding.