Norovirus is the main cause of gastro in Australia and occurs during Winter through to early Summer. Symptoms of norovirus include acute onset of nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, which lasts for 24 – 48 hours. Norovirus outbreaks in aged care homes are common and difficult to control. Viral gastroenteritis is highly infectious and requires ingestion of a few viral particles only.

To prevent gastro thorough hand washing is the most important preventative measure. All residents, staff and visitors should wash their hands on a regular basis to prevent spreading the infection. If you have any of the above symptoms please do not enter a Carrington Aged Care facility until 48 hours after the symptoms have gone.

FLU SEASON

It is extremely important to all family and friends to not visit our facilities if they have any flu like symptoms which includes sore throat, running nose, chest infection and aches and pains. Personal hygiene is important to stop spreading the virus which includes regular hand washing with soap and placing hand over mouth when coughing.

NEW RESIDENTS

To all new residents and their families recently admitted to a Carrington Aged Care facility, please advise the Facility Manager if you have had a flu vaccination for this season.

ELECTRICAL TAGGING

It is extremely important that any electrical items brought into the facility are checked by our maintenance department. Any electrical equipment will need to be tagged for safety, this cost will be charged to the account.

RECEPTION

If you are taking a resident out it is important that you advise the Registered Nurse in charge and sign the “outings” book located at reception.

For further information please contact Gillian Gunn, Director of Residential Services on gillg@carringtonagedcare.com.au

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