12th December 2024

COVID-19 Outbreak Update | SwanCare Kingia
 

We would like to provide an update regarding the COVID-19 outbreak at SwanCare Kingia as we head into the weekend. Two additional residents have returned positive test results on the Ground Floor, bringing us to a total of three cases. The residents’ families along with their GP’s have been notified and they are now being well taken care of in their rooms. All residents are being closely monitored and tested as required. 

We continue to request that visits to SwanCare Kingia be limited wherever possible. Exemptions can be made for end of life and partners in care; however, all approved visitors must wear an N95 mask and complete a RAT prior to entry. Arrangements for telephonic and video communications can be made by contacting SwanCare Kingia during reception hours. 

To maintain the health and safety of our residents and staff, all visitors are required to respect the infection control measures in place detailed below: 

• Complete RAT prior to entry. 
• Wear a properly fitted N95 mask while on the affected floors, surgical masks are required elsewhere. 
• Complete health screening and sign in using visitor kiosk upon arrival. 
• Current influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations prior to entry is encouraged. 
• Respect all infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in place. 
• Refrain from visiting if unwell or if you are a close contact of a COVID-19 case. 
• If COVID-19 positive, refrain from visiting for at least 7 days and until symptom free. 
• Visitors are limited to two people at a time, from 9am – 7pm daily. 

Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to manage this current outbreak. I will provide further updates as appropriate. 

All up-to-date communications can be found at https://swancare.com.au/our-media/covid-19-updates