Update #89
3 February 2022
Greetings to Residents and Family members,
We have welcomed many relatives today which has been lovely. The atmosphere at Maroba has certainly changed as spirits have been lifted in residents and staff, and once more we are open to visitors with Covid safe restrictions in place.
We have not completed any Rapid Antigen Testing of residents today; however, we can report that all residents other than those affected by Covid-19 are well and showing no signs or symptoms of illness. The Family Liaison Team has contacted the family members of the residents who have Covid to provide them with a health update of their loved one. Maroba will arrange testing of all eligible residents of Waratah on 8 February and at this stage the PHU has indicated a Rapid Antigen Test will suffice.
As is normal procedure, all staff continue to take a Rapid Antigen Test prior to commencing shift as well as wear an N95 mask and eyewear or other PPE as necessary. Administration staff will continue in surgical masks and eyewear.
Appointments for visiting are being requested thick and fast so if you haven’t made a booking already to visit your loved one, please contact Reception on (02) 4935 0300 or by email enquiries@maroba.com.au to book a time. Please refer to Update #88 which outlines in detail our current visiting arrangements, and the procedure for social excursions.
We look forward once again to welcoming everyone back to Maroba.
Yours sincerely,
Viv Allanson, CEO