Check out the Covid rules at Richardson House prior to a visit

Update for Visitors to Richardson House

Today I have had a conversation with Public Health Network and have been advised the following in regards to visitors to Aged Care Facilities:

All visitors are asked to undertake a Rapid Antigen Test prior to their visit.  Evidence of this can be a photo on a mobile phone and must be shown to staff on entry to the facility. 

If you are unsure how to perform a Rapid Antigen Test, or do not have a mobile phone to record a photo of your result our staff are able to assist you with your test.  Please note that this service is only available between the hours of 8:30 and 4pm on weekdays as we do not have the staff available to be taken off the floor to perform this task.

Please note that Richardson House are not able to provide the Rapid Antigen Test as we have a limited supply that is for our staff and Residents only.

All other guidelines remain unchanged:

Residents are permitted to have two fully vaccinated visitors aged 12 years and over, plus two children aged under 12 years per day:

• Visitors aged 12 years and over must have received a second dose of a COVID vaccination at least 14 days prior to their visit.
• Visitors are strongly encouraged to get a booster vaccine if they are eligible for one.
• Up to 2 children under 12 years are permitted to visit provided they are accompanied by a fully vaccinated person.
• Wherever possible, the visit should be in an outdoor area. Visits should not be in any inside communal areas. All visitors must wear a surgical mask over their nose and mouth while visiting indoors.

I would like to thank you all once again for your assistance and cooperation as we continue to keep our Residents safe and well.

Kind Regards

Joanna Bridges

Facility Manager