COVID-19
Response
- Living life with self-worth and dignity
Visitor access guidelines
- There are no restrictions to the number of visitors a resident can have.
- Appointments are not required from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.
- For weekends and after hours – please speak with the Village Manager.
- Prior to entry, you are required to check-in via the Services NSW app, complete the screening questionnaire and undergo a temperature check at the designated point of entry.
- Please ensure you maintain 1.5 metres distance from others.
- Please supervise children at all times.
- Please ensure good hand hygiene and cough and sneeze etiquette at all times.
IMPORTANT: You will not be able to enter the village if you:
- have COVID-19 symptoms - fever (37. 5°C or higher) or symptoms of COVID-19.
- have been to any NSW, Interstate or Overseas locations listed in the current areas of concern at the dates and times listed for 14 days after they have visited the location.
- live in the NSW areas of increased testing.
- are a close contact of a person with confirmed COVID-19 and are within their self-isolation period.
- live in a household with a person who is currently self-isolating.
- are waiting for a COVID-19 test result.
Masks are not required whilst in the facility
Resident social leave
Residents are required to complete a social leave form prior to leaving the facility.
At outings and excursions attended by residents ensure that the event complies with the current Gathering and Movement Public Health Order and no one at the event:
- has been to any NSW, Interstate or Overseas locations listed in the current areas of concern at the dates and times listed for 14 days after they have visited the location
- lives in the NSW areas of increased testing
- has been a close contact of a person with confirmed COVID-19 and are within their self-isolation period
- lives in a household with a person who is currently self-isolating
- is waiting for a COVID-19 test result
COVID-19 vaccine information
The Australian Government and the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) have advised that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, free, and voluntary, and strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated; people who have a COVID-19 vaccination have a much lower chance of getting sick from COVID-19.
In preparation for the residential aged care rollout, all aged care providers are required to obtain appropriate immunization consent from residents or their nominated representatives. To ensure consent is informed, residents, their family, carers and decision makers may wish to engage with their GP, or other health professionals to discuss the risks and benefits of the vaccine, and the clinical suitability of the resident to receive the vaccine.
We look forward to the COVID-19 vaccination rollout across Scalabrini and supporting residents and staff through the process.
Important reference information from the Australian Department of Health:
Other information:
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Visitor Rules of Entry
- One visit per resident per day by 2 visitors only. All visits must be pre-booked.
- Unless special circumstances apply and access is approved by the Village Manager with conditions.
- Do you or anyone living in your home currently have any of the following symptoms:
- Fever (37.5oC or higher)
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of taste or smell
- Cough
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Body aches or pains
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Have you or anyone currently living in your home:
- Visited an area of concern in South Australia in the last 14 days?
- Returned from overseas in the last 14 days?
- Visited any of the case locations identified by NSW Health?
- Been in contact with someone who has received a positive test result for COVDI-19?
- Been in contact with someone who is awaiting a test result for COVID-19?
- Been in contact with someone who is suspected of having COVDI-19?
- Been in contact with someone who may have been in contact with anyone who has or may have COVDI-19?
- Visitors who answer yes to any of the above questions will be denied access.
- Visitors will be required to undergo a temperature check on arrival at the village. If your temperature is 37.5 oC or higher, access will be denied.
- Visitors must enter and exit via the designated single-entry point only.
- Visitors must only engage with the resident nominated for the visit.
- Visits must be conducted in an assigned area designated by the Village Manager.
- Visitors are not able to partake in lifestyle activities or village church services or the rosery.
- Visitors must practice good hand hygiene by sanitising hands before and during a visit.
- Visitors are required to avoid touching, hugging or kissing and to adopt social distancing by allowing 1.5 metres distance from any person.
- Visitors must not bring home cooked meals or cold foods such as salami, soft cheeses and other cured meats to the village.
- The NSW Food Authority’s guidelines are stringent and intended to ensure effective food safety and food quality management for organisations providing food to individuals.
- Adherence to all the Rules of Entry is important. If we are unable to ensure adherence to all the Rules of Entry, future requests for a visit may be denied.
Measures in place to minimise risk
- Weekly meetings by the Executive, Village Managers and key staff to discuss current and emerging issues, the effectiveness of existing and planned controls, communication and likely future controls.
- Screening all visitors, staff and contractors prior to entry.
- Screening every staff member for ‘fitness to work’ before each shift.
- Staff COVID-19 testing and self-isolation rules for 14 days if the staff member is feeling unwell or has been exposed to a positive COVID-19 case.
- Ongoing staff education to emphasise the importance of social distancing both in the workplace and at home and to maintain good hand hygiene by regularly washing hands and/or applying hand sanitiser at all times.
- Stringent infection management practices and outbreak management protocols in place.
- Ensuring appropriate quantities of personal protective equipment for daily use and in the event of an outbreak.
- Contractor management to ensure infection management strategies are aligned with Scalabrini’s controls.
Scalabrini updates
Visitor Registration and Screening
Being Prepared
Staff Rules
Behind the Scenes Measures
Temperature Checks
COVID-19 status at our villages
No known cases
No known cases
No known cases
No known cases
No known cases
No known cases
COVID–19 symptoms
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.
Older people (60+ years of age, or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) are more susceptible to getting sick with COVID-19. The risk of serious illnes, and death, increases with age, particularly those who have chronic illnesses or who may have a weakened immune system.
Most Common Symptoms:
- fever (37.5 degrees or higher)
- cough
- tiredness
- runny nose (added by NSW Health)
Less Common Symptoms:
- aches and pains
- sore throat
- diarrhoea
- conjunctivitis
- headache
- loss of taste or smell
- a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
- acute blocked nose congestion
Serious Symptoms:
- difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- chest pain or pressure
- loss of speech or movement
Source: World Health Organisation