Welcome to Latrobe Regional Hospital,

Service changes

Latrobe Regional Hospital is working to reduce the risk of coronavirus by restricting visitors.

• Visiting hours are now strictly 2pm-4pm.
• Partners, parents, guardians or care and support people are the only visitors allowed after emergency powers under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 were enacted by the Victorian Government on 2 April.
• Public access only through the Village Avenue Main Entrance, Emergency Department and old main entrance (weekdays) and Village Avenue Main Entrance only at weekends.
• Visitors will be screened and have their temperature checked on arrival and must follow strict hygiene practices.
• Only 2 visitors will be allowed per patient per day for a total of two hours. One visitor at a time with the patient.
• The Thomson maternity unit is allowing a partner or support person to attend a birth.
• Only 1 parent will be allowed to provide support to a paediatric patient.
• No visitors under the age of 16.
• 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. 
• Restricted access to the Macalister aged care unit.
• People supporting palliative patients are exempt from the restrictions however must be in good health and undergo a temperature check on arrival.

You must not visit if you are unwell. Physical distancing rules apply.

Please ensure your hands are clean and you have visited one of our hand hygiene stations before you enter the patient's room and after you have left. We advise you call ahead to our inpatient units to discuss your intended visit or develop a visiting schedule with other family members and friends.

COVID testing

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-12pm

People seeking a test must make an appointment by calling 5191 9321 or online at www.hotdoc.com.au