St Basil’s WA is committed to maintaining a safe environment for both clients and staff during the COVID19 pandemic via the following activities:
- Daily updates from the Department of Health regarding transmission precautions and outbreak management
- Adherence to State and Commonwealth Department of Health guidelines and recommendations
- Adherence to Aged Care Quality & Safety Standards regarding infection control and client care
- All staff have undergone mandatory training in infection control and in reducing the risk of transmission of the COVID virus
- We are continuously updating our policies and procedures to reflect the latest government advice, including the following mandatory requirements:
- Hand hygiene
- Social distancing
- Respiratory etiquette
- Staying at home if unwell, even with mild symptoms
- We are maintaining communication with our clients, families and staff to ensure everyone is kept up to date with ongoing developments
- We are forwarding relevant Department of Health Factsheets to clients, families and staff
- Staff use a “Client Wellness” checklist when they visit to identify any changes to the client’s condition that may necessitate medical attention
- We have temporarily closed our Day Centre, and have implemented tele-care support as an alternative service to maintain regular contact and ensure their physical and mental wellbeing
- We offer contact-free services to support clients who choose to not have home visits
- We have secured supplies of PPE
- All staff have undergone mandatory training in the use of PPE
