7 January 2022
In our last update to you, we advised you that a resident at Greenstone Lodge had tested positive to COVID-19. We conducted PCR testing of residents and employees at Greenstone Lodge as a precaution, and as advised by the local public health unit. All test results to date for residents have come back negative. We are waiting on one more employee’s test result to come back. Unfortunately one employee has returned a positive test result.
As a precaution, visitation remains restricted for now (this applies to Greenstone Lodge only). Only visits on compassionate grounds such as end of life are permitted and residents are strongly encouraged not to leave the care home for now, again as a precautionary measure.
We continue to work closely with the local Public Health Unit and follow their advice. As previously mentioned, we have activated our COVID-19 response plan to ensure all necessary precautionary measures are implemented and our employees are wearing full PPE.
We understand that this is a challenging time for everyone, but we want you to know that it is our highest priority to keep everyone in our family safe and well, and we are doing everything we can to achieve this.
Employees must wear N95 masks, face shields and gloves, and full PPE when attending to the COVID positive resident, and social distancing must be observed at all times, including the staff room and nurses station.
We ask that if you have any concerns to please speak to your manager in the first instance. Please also remember our confidential EAP service contactable 24/7 on 1800 818 728.
We encourage you to have your Booster shot and send evidence of your vaccination to payroll@whiddon.com.au at your earliest convenience. Eligibility for booster shots are for those that have had their second dose at least 4 months ago.
Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to Whiddon Temora.