28th October 2024

COVID-19 Outbreak Update | SwanCare Ningana

We would like to advise an update on the current viral outbreak at SwanCare Ningana. We have a total of nine residents on the Ground Floor and two residents on Level 1 affected with COVID-19. Additionally, one resident on the Ground Floor has tested positive to Influenza A. The affected residents’ families have been notified and these residents are being well taken care of in their rooms. We also currently have six staff members isolating at home with COVID-19. We are pleased to share, however, that two previously affected residents on the Ground Floor have now made a full recovery. 

As we continue to manage this outbreak, visitations and movement across the Ground Floor and Level 1 remain restricted until further notice. 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.

We also ask families to 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 Ningana's Care Services Manager or Clinical Nurse Manager.

Visitations can continue to other floors under the conditions listed below, however, to allow us to fully assess the risk and mitigate further spread, we do request that visits be limited where possible. Arrangements for telephonic and video communications can be made by contacting Ningana reception.

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 support and cooperation at this time.   

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