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Proserpine Nursing Home

Locality: Proserpine, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4945 2666

Address: 42 Anzac Road 4800 Proserpine, QLD, Australia

Website: https://pnhome.com.au

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24.01.2022 9 April 2020 Dear Family, Visitors, Health Practitioners, Volunteers and Tradesman RE: Flu vaccine 2020 - Regulatory Compliance As the COVID-19 coronavirus situation evolves, we are committed to implementing all possible methods to prevent the spread of illness in our facility and to protect our residents, staff and the wider community.... We also want to ensure that we are complying with all new government guidelines and legislation enacted in relation to COVID-19including direction that from 1 May 2020 all staff, family, visitors, health practitioners, volunteers and tradesman working or visiting in residential aged care facilities must be up-to-date with their annual flu vaccination. The Chief Medical Officer has advised that the only absolute contraindication to flu vaccination is a history of previous anaphylaxis following vaccination, those who have had Guillain-Barré Syndrome following previous flu vaccination and people on check point inhibitor drugs for cancer treatment. People who suffer from egg allergiesunless they have anaphylaxiscan be safely immunised. A letter from your GP shall be required, for any of the above reasons, not to have a flu vaccination. Each State and Territory now has legislation in place to require and enforce this which means that everyone entering a residential aged care facility (except those with a medical reason as indicated by the Chief Medical Officer) is required to have the annual flu vaccination by 30 April 2020. For compliance, the facility is required to maintain a register, please provide us with documentation of your flu vaccination from your GP or your local pharmacy. If you have questions or concerns in relation to this letter, please contact Troy Smith at 07 4945 2666 or [email protected]. Regards Troy Smith General Manager

22.01.2022 9 April 2020 RE: Update of Lockdown Restrictions Please be advised in the interests of residents, staff and the wider community, Proserpine Nursing Home continues to be in lockdown. The next review of our lockdown status is scheduled for next Thursday 16th Management and staff greatly appreciate the recent feedback you have provided us regarding our lockdown. We have listened carefully and considered all issues and suggestions brought forward. The majority consensus was certa...inly that whilst we miss our loved ones terribly, a lockdown for the near future was the safest option for all concerned. Please remember we have Skype facilities available, just call ahead on 4945 2666 to organise with nursing staff prior. If you have questions or concerns in relation to this letter, please contact Troy Smith at 07 4945 2666 or [email protected]. See more

21.01.2022 Some of our residents had a blast playing Snakes & Ladders this morning

21.01.2022 Zumba 13/11/2020 Part 1 - The Nutbush!!

18.01.2022 New bus for our Lovely Residents

18.01.2022 Our Residents tribute to Anzac day 2020 Lest we forget!!

16.01.2022 42 Anzac Road, Proserpine Q 4800 PO Box 764, Proserpine Q 4800 P: +61 7 4945 2666 F: +61 7 4945 3166 E: [email protected] reading

16.01.2022 https://www.health.qld.gov.au//cho-public-health/aged-care

13.01.2022 https://www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day

13.01.2022 Permanent Part Time Afternoon Shift Approx 2pm to 8:15pm shift General kitchen duties. ... Applicant must be self motivated, organised and able to work individually and as part of a team. Food Handling Course would be advantageous. Flu vaccination is required and must be willing to undertake a Police Check. Please email applications (resume and cover letter) to [email protected]

13.01.2022 Welcome to October! Here are the activities we are have scheduled for our residents this month. Keep an eye out as we post some of the fun throughout the month!

13.01.2022 A big thanks to BW cannonvale for the lovely donation to assist with the Residents activities program

12.01.2022 Thank you to all the St Cathrine’s Preppies for the beautiful hand made cards. Our residents loved them and your thoughtfullness brightened up their day.

11.01.2022 A big Thank You to Whitsunday Mowers for donating multiple copies of the Whitsunday News Newspaper to each of our wings every week! Our residents will very much enjoy being able to catch up on the local newspaper.

10.01.2022 Zumba 13/11/2020 Part 2

10.01.2022 Proserpine Nursing Home would like to thank the Proserpine Lionesses Club for their donation towards purchasing Christmas presents for our residents this year!

10.01.2022 Zumba 13/11/2020 Part 3

09.01.2022 Friday afternoon Zumba led by our very own Nik!

08.01.2022 6 May 2020 Dear Residents, Relatives, Representatives, Visitors and Staff RE: Mother’s Day Visiting Hours... This Sunday, 10th May, is Mother’s Day and Proserpine Nursing Home will allow family/visitors during the hours of 10am to 4pm. Family/Visitors must still present to the Administration Office for screening and abide by the government guidelines. To reduce the risk of transmission Proserpine Nursing home has implemented the following as recommended by the government. Limiting visits to a short duration two (2) hours maximum Limiting visits to a maximum of two (2) visitors at one time per day. This includes immediate social supports (family members, close friends) or professional service or advocacy Visits should be conducted in a resident’s room, outdoors, or in a specific area designated by the Facility, rather than communal areas where the risk of transmission to residents is greater No large group visits or gathering, including social activities or entertainment, should be permitted at this time No school groups of any size Practise Social distancing where possible, including maintaining a distance of 1.5 mtrs Please try to coordinate with other family/visitors in regards to who is visiting and when, due to the guideline - two (2) visitors at one time per day. Proserpine Nursing Home will regrettably have to refuse entry if the resident has all ready seen two (2) visitors that day. Entry will not be allowed if you have not given evidence of your flu vaccination or exemption letter from your Doctor. The office staff are working through the huge amount of flu vaccination records to update the register and make your proof of vaccination card or exemption card. If you have been given this card, please bring to save time in checking the register. We thank you again for your cooperation and support. If you have questions or concerns in relation to this letter, please contact Troy Smith at 07 4945 2666 or [email protected]. Regards Troy Smith General Manager

07.01.2022 Broken promises from the Government once again. We told our workforce they would get the aged care retention bonus tax free. Now the Government has back flipped on it and will tax it. Plus they don’t recognise our cleaning and catering staff as staff that qualify for the bonus. The very people that attended work at there own risk of COVID 19 and work tirelessly with passion to help and protect or Residents. ... Shame on you Mr Richard Colbeck. You really don’t understand or appreciate the aged care sector and staff. See more

04.01.2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Proserpine Nursing Home Inc is holding their AGM on Monday 28th September, 2020 at 7.00pm in the Lethebrook room. All community minded people, including... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, are encouraged to apply. Nomination forms are available from the Office between 9.00am and 4.00pm. All are welcome to attend. Due to restrictions for residential aged care facilities, you shall be required to bring proof of your flu vaccination or exemption record and complete a contact information and screening form along with taking your temperature. See more

04.01.2022 As part of Amergin’s #AgedCareEmployeeDay celebration this week, today our very own Aged Care Manager, Aynsley shares her story as to why she become (and loves ...being) an Aged Care employee and says #ThanksforCaring to the sector Don’t forget to get involved with your teams to celebrate and give thanks for all the amazing work they do. For more information on the nationally recognised day and how to get involved visit www.agedcareday.com.au

01.01.2022 18 June 2020 Dear Residents, Relatives, Representatives and Visitors RE: Aged Care Direction No. 6... Proserpine Nursing Home is pleased to announce that restrictions on residential aged care facilities have been eased. Please see the attached document for more details. To comply with the new legislation regarding flu vaccinations and to continue to protect our residents from the risk of COVID-19, Family and Visitors must still present to the administration office to answer screening questions. Due to the need for screening we will continue with the same visiting hours, (remembering this Friday, 19th June, is a Public Holiday). Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Weekends and Public Holidays 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm As per guidelines the only exemption outside these times are for family and visitors who are providing care and end-of-life support. These visitors must present to a registered nurse for screening. Flu vaccination proof or exemption must be provided by anyone entering the facility, including children under the age of 16. Penalties apply to the facility and the individual if these are not supplied. What has changed Residents can have up to two visitors at any one time. There is no limit on the number of visits allowed in a day or the length of each visit. Children under the age of 16 years are now able to visit residential aged care facilities. Service providers may visit the facility, including but not limited to: o hairdressers o legal advisors o mental health providers (e.g. diversional therapists and music therapists) o allied health providers (e.g. podiatrists). Residents may now leave their residential aged care facility for a range of reasons, including but not limited to: o exercise o attending small family gatherings of up to 20 people (as long as physical distancing can be maintained) o receiving or accessing health care o attending a funeral o visiting another residential aged care facility. Residents who are part of a family group (e.g. couples or siblings) or close friends can leave the facility together. Groups of residents cannot go on external excursions (e.g. a group of residents cannot be taken on a day trip to the beach). Please remember we have Skype facilities available, just call ahead on 4945 2666 to organise with nursing staff prior. Thank you for your continued cooperation to keep your loved ones healthy and well. Yours sincerely Troy Smith General Manager

01.01.2022 Dear Community, Re: Containers for Change Proserpine Nursing Home is a registered Charity and therefore the community can make donations through the Containers for Change Program. Should you wish to donate your containers to the nursing home, please quote our Scheme ID Number C10225818 when depositing your containers. Once the containers have been counted and processed, the refund will be sent to our nominated account.... Proserpine Nursing Home is very grateful for support received from our community. Kind regards Troy Smith General Manager