TTHA Announces Restrictions on Visitors

As older people are more susceptible to getting sick with COVID-19, the government has put in place new restrictions to protect older Australians living in residential aged care facilities.

On March 18th TTHA has announced on restrictions on access to their aged care facilities. The following update was sent out on their social media.

“As you are all aware the Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a special announcement yesterday announcing further restrictions on aged care to combat the threat of coronavirus, or COVID-19, on Australia's most vulnerable. These are:

Aged care facilities must enforce limitations on visitors including all visits to be short durations and limiting visits to a maximum of two visitors at one time per day, this covers immediate social supports like family or close friends, or professional services and advocacy workers.

This visit should be conducts in a resident’s room, outdoors or in a specific designated area at the facility and not in communal areas to minimise the risk of transmission.

There will be no social activities or entertainment permitted in aged care facilities indefinitely, and no large group visits and gatherings or visits from school groups.

Additionally, no visitors are allowed to enter aged care if they have been overseas in the last 14 days, been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-10 in the last 14 days, or have COVID-19 like symptoms or have not been vaccinated against influenza after 1 May.

Aged care facilities have been asked to encourage any visitors to engage in social distancing of 1.5 metres.

TTHA has implemented all of the above measures, along with many other precautions to keep our staff and residents safe.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time. The next 6 months is going to be a very testing time for all of us and for the world at large.”

TTHA’s retirement living offers independence and peace of mind for residents. It allows seniors to downsize and enjoy living independently without the burden of looking after household repairs and maintenance. Each unit is stylish and comfortable but equipped with an emergency call system for their needs. They also provide home help either on a funded Community Care Package or by private arrangement.

TTHA offers highest quality care to their residential aged care residents.  These residents have access to a range of support services, including: 24-hour nursing and personal care, visiting doctors and allied health professionals, physiotherapy, podiatrist, dietitian, a variety of lifestyle activities, memory support group, palliative support and a choice of general practitioners.

For more information, TTHA can  be contacted on 87201333 or visit https://ttha.org.au/