Welcome to Latrobe Regional Hospital

Service changes

Current LRH visitor rules Please note there will be changes from Monday 30 November 2020 as we ease restrictions

• Visitors strictly between 2.30-4.30pm. Two visitors per patient per day (Vistors must be from the same household but do not need to be from the patient's household).
• You must not visit if you are unwell. Physical distancing restrictions apply. Visitors must provide contact details, be screened and have their temperature checked on arrival.
• Visitors under the age of 16 now allowed.
• Recently returned travellers, a person who has a confirmed case of coronavirus and a person who has been in contact with such a person are prohibited from visiting patients. 
• People supporting palliative patients are exempt from the restrictions however must be in good health and undergo a temperature check on arrival. A maximum of 2 visitors at any one time.
• Maternity: Time limits on partners have been lifted. However partners are not able to stay overnight in the maternity unit.
• No visitors to the Special Care Nursery.
• Paediatrics: Both parents will be allowed to provide support to a paediatric patient, however only 1 parent can stay overnight with the child.

From Monday 30 November 2020

• There are now two visiting sessions for general inpatients and the Flynn mental health unit. Visitors strictly between 10.30am-12.30pm and 4-6pm. Two visitors per patient per session. Due to physical distancing and room density requirements, we ask that patients have one visitor at a time in the room.
• Unlimited number of visitors to the Macalister Nursing Home between 10am-7pm.
• If approved, 1 support person for outpatients (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, allied health, pre-admission, day procedures, Hospital in the Home) during their appointment or treatment.
• One visitor per Emergency Department patient.
• Maternity: No time limits for a partner or support person. However, no overnight stays.
• Paediatrics/Special Care Nursery: No time limits for two parents or guardians. However only 1 parent is able to stay overnight unless approved by the Nurse Unit Manager.
• Special conditions apply to patients with life threatening medical conditions and end of life care. Please check with the Nurse Unit Manager or treating team.
• You must not visit if you are unwell. Physical distancing restrictions apply. Visitors must provide contact details, be screened and have their temperature checked on arrival.
• Visitors under the age of 16 now allowed.
• Public access only through the Village Avenue Main Entrance (weekdays and weekends) and former main entrance near the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre (weekdays only).

The Latrobe Respiratory Assessment Clinic is situated at 187-189 Princes Drive, Morwell (Health Care Centre) and open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-2pm

People seeking a test must make an appointment by calling 5191 9321 or online at www.hotdoc.com.au Once tested, stay at home until you receive your results.

When should I attend the LRH Emergency Department?

If you become very unwell with COVID-19 symptoms outside of clinic hours, please contact the LRH Emergency Department for initial screening and advice. You may be required to attend the ED for testing and should take the necessary precautions such as wearing a mask.

Other COVID test clinics

Most local clinics are open Monday to Friday only. More information can be found on the DHHS website by clicking on this link.