23 June 2021
Important update on the COVID-19 situation in the Sydney region
The number of COVID-19 cases in the Sydney region is growing quickly and there are new close and casual contact locations in Greater Sydney, including in Castle Hill, Glenhaven, Macquarie Park, North Ryde and West Pennant Hills.
It is very important to regularly check for any updates on close and casual contact locations listed by NSW Health. Their website is updated regularly and can be accessed HERE. If you have been to any of these locations, please follow NSW Health advice and let our Director Care Services know if you visited Whiddon since attending any locations of concern.
NSW Health Advice on visitation
NSW Health has provided the following advice around visitation, which is relevant to Whiddon Hornsby.
- All staff and visitors must wear a surgical mask
- Only two visitors are permitted each day
- Visits should take place in the resident’s room
- Residents are discouraged from leaving the facility to attend large gatherings in Greater Sydney
- Residents must wear a surgical mask if they are leaving the care home
Please note the updated restrictions for Greater Sydney announced today – click here to view these.
Important considerations
It is important that we stay vigilant to help protect our residents, employee and visitors. Please delay your visit if you are feeling unwell, have been around someone who is unwell and check to see if you have been to any locations of concern before you visit. If you do need to visit, please ensure you wear a mask, practice good hand hygiene and stay 1.5m from others. All visits must be booked prior.
Vaccinations
All visitors and staff entering a residential aged care facility should be required to provide evidence that they received a dose of the 2021 influenza vaccination. There are some exemptions which are outlined in the influenza vaccine medical contraindication form. This will be in effect until 30 September 2021.
As we are endeavouring to protect your vulnerable loved ones, we do encourage you to have the relevant COVID-19 vaccine as determined by the Department of Health. It is an important way that we can protect everyone in our family.
Case conferences
If you wish to discuss your loved ones care at anytime, we encourage you to do so and book an appointment with the Director Care Services.
Next update
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, we will provide a further update next week, or sooner if needed.