6 August 2021
We wanted to provide you with a quick update.
As you would be aware, stay-at-home orders have been extended, and it is likely that these will be in place until the end of August. This means that for now, visitors cannot attend Whiddon Easton Park, unless under exceptional circumstances, with approval on a case-by-case basis.
Again, we genuinely understand that this is difficult time for residents and their loved ones. Our goal is to keep you as connected as possible to your loved ones. We do ask for your patience and understanding, as at times, we may have a limited number of employees available to assist with this. However, please know that we are trying our best to keep everyone connected as we know how important this is. Wherever we can, we are assisting with phone and video calls.
We are continuing to screen our team daily using rapid antigen tests, and in addition, employees that live in affected LGA’s, will continue to take 3rd daily PCR COVID-19 tests. To date we have had no positive cases of COVID-19 at Whiddon Easton Park. We thank those families who participated in the survey on rapid antigen testing. The survey showed that employees, residents and families overwhelmingly indicated that rapid antigen testing gave them confidence that employees and residents weren’t at risk.
Please be reassured, if there is a COVID-19 positive case at Whiddon Easton Park, we will work closely with the Public Health Unit to ensure that the situation is managed in accordance to NSW Health recommendations and provide regular communication to you. Whiddon has a robust COVID-19 response plan that is updated regularly and reviewed in consultation with employees so that they know their responsibilities should an outbreak occur.
If you do attend site and see our team in full PPE, please do not be alarmed. There are times when staff may need to wear full PPE for a number of reasons. This could be if they are conducting COVID-19 tests, waiting on tests results or when a resident or employee may be identified as a contact of a COVID-10 positive case. This is a precaution to help keep everyone safe.
If you would like to talk to us about your loved one’s care or if you have any concerns, please contact our team. As a reminder, the phone numbers are below:
For Arthur Webb Court: 02 9827 6725
For Easton Park Units: 02 9827 6735
For Sir David Martin: 02 9827 6666
For Taylor House: 02 9827 6774
We thank you for your understanding.