Covid-19 updates
20th December 2024 | Four residents remain affected. All previously affected staff have now returned to work, with no further positive cases identified.
20th December 2024
We would like to advise an update on the current COVID-19 outbreak at SwanCare Kingia. Four residents on the Ground Floor remain affected with COVID-19 and are being well taken care of in their rooms as they continue their recovery. All previously affected staff have now returned to work, with no further positive cases identified.
With the holiday season upon us, we appreciate that families may wish to spend extra time with their loved ones, therefore resolving this outbreak as soon as possible is a priority. To assist us we request that visits to SwanCare Kingia continue to be limited to mitigate further spread.
Visitor 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:
Thank you for your understanding as we continue to manage this outbreak.
COVID-19 Outbreak Update | SwanCare Kingia
We would like to advise an update on the current COVID-19 outbreak at SwanCare Kingia. Four residents on the Ground Floor remain affected with COVID-19 and are being well taken care of in their rooms as they continue their recovery. All previously affected staff have now returned to work, with no further positive cases identified.
With the holiday season upon us, we appreciate that families may wish to spend extra time with their loved ones, therefore resolving this outbreak as soon as possible is a priority. To assist us we request that visits to SwanCare Kingia continue to be limited to mitigate further spread.
Visitor 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 understanding as we continue to manage this outbreak.
