10th December 2024
 

COVID-19 Outbreak Update | SwanCare Tandara

We need to provide an update regarding the current COVID-19 outbreak on Level 1 at SwanCare Tandara. Since our last notification, we have had a further 17 residents return positive results. All residents’ families and their GP’s have been notified with those residents now being well taken care of in their rooms. Seven staff between SwanCare Kingia and Tandara have also returned positive results for COVID-19 and are recovering at home.

As a result, we would like to request visits be limited where possible, particularly to Level 1. 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 Tandara during reception hours.

Increased infection control measures continue with all residents being closely monitored and tested as required.

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.

We appreciate your ongoing support while we manage this current outbreak. We will provide further updates where appropriate. 

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