Community
18 October, 2024
Masks off at Southwest Healthcare services
FROM Monday, all South West Healthcare (SWH) settings, including Camperdown’s Merindah Lodge, will be mask free for staff, patients and visitors.
Manager of infection prevention Jenny Lukeis said after four and a half years of hard work by the community and staff, SWH was pleased to announce masks as optional for everyone working in and visiting the service.
“It’s an exciting time across South West Healthcare as we commence at Level 0 in our mask matrix, which has been developed to guide the mask requirements as we move further out of COVID-19 restrictions,” she said.
“We’d like to remind our community, that while we love guests across all our services, if you’re unwell we do ask you to reconsider your visit.
“Our infection prevention team will continue to monitor the health of staff and patients across South West Healthcare as we can only stay mask free with the support of our community.”
This next step out of COVID-19 serves as a reminder the best way for residents to protect themselves and their family is to stay home if unwell, maintain low room density numbers, make the most of meeting or socialising outdoors, ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations, and remaining diligent with hand washing.
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