The wellbeing of our home is our top priority and we make sure Tŷ Llandaff is as safe as possible from any risk of infection including COVID-19. To help us achieve this, we follow guidance and legislation as issued by the Government and key sector bodies and have implemented new procedures and policies within our home to provide reassurance for all residents and families to the home.
Care homes in Wales can make risk-based decisions as to whether face masks are required to be worn. Following a risk assessment, our care home has made the decision to remove the universal wearing of masks. It is a personal choice whether visitors still wish to wear a mask and people receiving care can ask staff to wear face masks; our staff will continue to work in whichever way makes our residents most comfortable.
We continue to no longer have restrictions as to the number of visits per resident though we ask that you make arrangements in advance of your visit to ensure safe visiting practices can be maintained. LFT testing is no longer required, though to protect the safety and wellbeing of our residents and teams, we will still be screening visitors via our screening record.
At any time, the decision to not wear face masks can be changed as determined by the Home Manager, company, local or national healthcare agencies. COVID-19 regulations and guidance from the Government, National, and Local Healthcare Agencies may also change. For further information, please click here or contact the Home Manager directly.
Here at Tŷ Llandaff Care Home, we always deliver high standards of cleanliness, care and support. We make sure that not only our home is protected from COVID-19 but also our guests.
To help us keep our home safe, we always have a supply of PPE and hand sanitation products at all times. At Tŷ Llandaff, we have created an infection prevention and control measure that all members of the team must follow.
We were able to create these measures by following the official advice and guidance provided by the Government, Department of Health, and the local NHS Trust and we will update this when needed.
Our residents and team members are strongly advised to stay updated with all available vaccinations and boosters for COVID-19 and flu. In the event of any cases arising within our home, we have established a recording system to ensure that we can take necessary action.
Tŷ Llandaff Care Home understands how important it is to keep its residents connected with their loved ones and because of COVID-19 we have an array of devices that everyone can use to keep in touch with their families.
Our home also encourages our residents to go out on day trips and overnight stays away. To allow us to do this, we carry out risk assessments on each individual which include respiratory screening questions on their return. Currently, there are no requirements to isolate for temporary leave and help us with not restricting visitation we suggest all residents and team members have up-to-date vaccinations.
Whilst being vaccinated is no longer mandatory we strongly recommend that all residents, their visitors, and team members at Tŷ Llandaff Care Home are fully COVID-19 vaccinated, including future boosters, unless medically exempt. To reduce the risk of infection to others we will continue to encourage our team members to have all their vaccinations.
When transferring from the community or another care home a person does not need to isolate if the circumstances at the care home / interim care facility from which the person has transferred are known.
If the resident is symptomatic or has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, then they should isolate and perform two LFT tests on day (0), and again on day (2). Isolation can end following two negative tests.
If the resident tests positive in the home, they must be isolated for 5 days. The resident can then return to their normal activities if they feel well and do not have a high temperature (without the use of medication paracetamol).
Residents who test positive should avoid contact with other people who are eligible for COVID-19 treatments for 10 days after a positive test. Residents unable to take the test should isolate for 5 days.
During an outbreak, there may be risk assessments carried out to include but not limited to the control of visiting arrangements, admissions to the home, and the use of communal areas for a period of time.
We work closely with local and national agencies in accordance with local agreements and guidance. For more information please contact our Home Manager directly.
Tŷ Llandaff Care Home
Conway Road
Cardiff
CF11 9NT