Update 30 July 2021
We wanted to provide you with a quick update.
As you would already be aware, stay-at-home orders for Great Sydney 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.
We understand that this is a difficult time for both residents and families and would like to reassure you that our teams are working hard to keep you connected to your loved ones wherever we can through phone and video calls. We are offering increased activities to help residents remain stimulated, engaged and connected during this time.
Whiddon will continue to undertake rapid antigen testing for employees on arrival to their shift each day. To date all employees who have taken this test have returned a negative result. In addition to this, staff who reside in affected LGA’s are required to perform a formal Covid test every 72 hours.
Please note that from time-to-time we may need to take additional precautions, such as staff wearing full PPE, if we have been advised to do so by Public Health. This may be until we can better understand any risk relating to potential casual or close contacts. If there is a positive case of Covid-19, Whiddon has a response plan that has been endorsed by the local Public Health Unit. Please be reassured that if any resident or employee tests positive to COVID-19, we would contact you.
We are pleased to let you know that we have managed to secure a further in-reach vaccination clinic for employees to have the vaccine onsite. In-reach clinics will help fast-track access to the vaccine for employees, which will contribute to keeping residents safe. It has been mandated by the government for residential aged care employees to have had at least one dose of the vaccine by 17 September.
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.