South Australia: Japara Home restrictions
Last updated 23 July 2021
Are face masks required?
- All essential visitors are required to wear masks while on the premises.
- Clinical and non-clinical staff must wear a surgical mask.
Are flu vaccinations required?
- From 1 June 2021, all visitors are required to have an annual flu vaccination, please let your Home Manager (or delegate) know if you haven’t before your visit.
- All Japara staff are required to have an annual flu vaccination.
Are COVID-19 vaccinations required?
- All residents, visitors and staff are strongly encouraged to have a COVID-19 vaccination.
- We have engaged an external provider to fast track COVID-19 Vaccinations for our staff.
- You can find more information on the COVID-19 vaccination and if it’s right for you here.
Are there visitor restrictions?
- All non-essential visitors should not visit the Home, except for those providing medical assistance.
- All essential visitors must be temperature checked and complete a COVID-19 screening.
- All essential visitors must declare at entry that they haven’t been to known contact tracing site. If they have, they are required to undertake COVID-19 test and isolate until a negative result is received.
How do I check into a Japara Home?
- There have been a few changes in how you enter a Residential Aged Care Facility.
- It’s a quick two-step process for anyone entering:
- 1. Complete a COVID-19 screening.
- 2. Check-in via the State Government’s QR code.
- You can find out more here.
Are residents allowed to leave the Home?
- Residents are strongly discouraged from leaving the Home, but please speak with your Home Manager (or delegate).
- Residents must declare at entry that they haven’t been to known contact tracing site. If they have, they are required to undertake COVID-19 test and isolate until a negative result is received.
What other restrictions to daily life in the Home are still in place?
- Entertainers are not permitted.
- Volunteers are not permitted.
- Bus excursions are not permitted.
- Hairdressing is not permitted.
Are Home Tours permitted?
- No, we can offer virtual tours for a prospective resident.
How to stay connected with loved ones
- Send a Japara e-Telegram.
- Arrange a family FaceTime or zoom call using one of the tablet devices from the Home.
- Maybe a window visit is possible (not available at all Homes).
- Speak with your Home Manager or Lifestyle Coordinator about what else may be available at your Home.
