15th November 2024

COVID-19 Outbreak Update | SwanCare Ningana

As we head into the weekend, we would like to provide an update regarding our current COVID-19 outbreak at SwanCare Ningana.

Unfortunately, a further two residents have returned positive results for COVID-19; one resident is on level 1 and the other resident is on level 3. Both families of the resident’s have been notified with the residents being well taken care of in their room.

Visitation and movement restrictions on Level 1 and Level 3 will remain in place to allow us to minimise the risk of further spread. 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. Physiotherapy and social engagement activities have been modified to one-on-one, hairdressing has temporarily ceased, and meal tray service will be provided to all affected residents.

Visitations can continue to our other floors however, to assist us in best managing this outbreak, we do request that visits be limited where possible. Arrangements for telephonic and video communications can be made by contacting SwanCare Ningana during reception hours.

Families are also reminded to please not take residents located on the affected floors to outings unrelated to medical appointments. If there are special circumstances in which the resident needs to leave the care centre, please discuss this with myself or Ningana’s Clinical Nurse Manager, Arnel Braulio.

A reminder that all visitors must adhere to the current health and safety measures as follows:

• 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 ongoing patience while we manage this outbreak.

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