Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

Site Entry Procedure Changes

In accordance with the Health Department advice and to meet our safety obligations, Richmond Wellbeing has been required to change the Residential and Office entry procedures, to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

The following changes come into effect from 1 December 2021.

All visitors:

• Are required to show evidence (digital or paper based) of their COVID-19 full vaccination as a condition of entry
• Vaccinated visitors will be added to a register as approved for site entry
• Are required to use the contact registry or SAFEWA app on building entry
• Comply with hand hygiene, cough etiquette and social distancing of 1.5m from residents and staff at-all-times
• Sign in and out
• Keep visits as short as possible with a maximum of two hours
• Are not to visit during mealtimes
• Are encouraged to have an up-to-date influenza vaccination
• Will have their temperature tested with a scanning thermometer (in the event of an Outbreak)

Residents will be requested to meet any non-vaccinated visitors outside of the building and will be advised to wear a face mask (or other PPE as per Health advice at the time) and wash or sanitise hands on building re-entry.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in maintaining the health of all our residents and staff.

Should a confirmed case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) be identified, Richmond Wellbeing has a comprehensive plan in place to respond and protect people living, working and visiting our services.

All Richmond Wellbeing sites are enacting the highest emphasis on hygiene particularly in relation to washing hands and coughing/sneezing etiquette and strictly adhering to mandated social distancing.

Click here for the latest Australian Government Department of Health updates  or call the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 020 080.

Please be aware that Richmond Wellbeing is not a mental health emergency crisis support provider. If you need urgent assistance, please contact 000 or one of the following services:

We know that being in a lockdown can be challenging for your mental health and wellbeing. The Mental Health Commission has some great tips to help you get through at
www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au/covid19.