ANHF Residential aged care facilities

• Each residential aged care facility may be impacted by risks such as COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), pertussis, and other infectious acute respiratory illnesses in different ways. Visitors are strongly advised to contact each facility directly to inquire about the current visiting conditions, including PPE protocols and mask requirements
• All visitors must undergo entry health screening, which may include presenting a negative result from a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). Visitors must also comply with the facility’s PPE and visiting protocols.
• Whenever possible, visits should take place outdoors or in well-ventilated areas. Visitors should avoid crowding within the facility.
• Visitors are encouraged to maintain physical distancing of at least 1.5 meters, particularly in communal areas.
• Emergency service providers such as Fire Brigade, Ambulance staff, and police are not classified as visitors and are not required to undergo a RAT prior to entry.
• Please note that in response to newly identified virus exposure risks, the facility may need to implement swift changes to visiting conditions. These changes may vary from one facility to another and could occur with little notice.
• Visitors must follow facility staff instructions regarding the use of PPE while inside the facility if required.
• In urgent situations, we will contact affected family members via telephone, SMS, or email.
• Visitors must not enter the facility if they:
  • Have any COVID-19 symptoms or flu-like symptoms; OR
  • Have tested positive for COVID-19, influenza, RSV, or other infectious illnesses. Visitors should refrain from entering an RACF for at least 7 days after a positive test unless authorised by the RACF for compassionate reasons.