In line with the Victorian Government’s ongoing response to COVID-19, visitor restrictions remain in place at all Central Highlands Rural Health campuses. Please read detailed information below.
All visitors must report to the Customer Service Officer at the site entrance to complete attestation.
Visitors must sign a declaration upon entry to state that they have not been in contact with a confirmed case in the past 7 days if fully vaccinated and if not a household contact, or the last 14 days if not fully vaccinated or if a household contact.
Face masks are required indoors for everyone aged 8 and above at all times, unless an exception applies.
We strongly recommend that you also wear a face mask outdoors, if you can’t physically distance, have any symptoms, or if you are with people who may be vulnerable to COVID-19.
Residents at care facilities can have up to five visitors per day if the visitors show evidence of a negative result from a rapid antigen test taken on the day of the visit.
If rapid antigen tests cannot be obtained, the resident may have up to two visitors a day.
You MUST wear a mask, unless an exception applies.
You may be exempt from entry requirements if you are:
You must not visit a care facility to see residents if you:
PLEASE NOTE: We do not currently have Rapid Antigen Tests available for visitors.
Please contact the nurse in charge if you require further information.
We have new visiting hours for our acute (hospital) areas:
If you would like to visit outside of these times, please contact the nurse in charge at the facility with your request.
On 16 March 2022, the process for visiting acute (hospital) facilities changed. Please note the following information so you can plan your visits in-line with current Victorian Government requirements.
Current Acute (Hospital) Visitor Requirements at Central Highlands Rural Health:
All visitors must report to the Customer Service Officer or Reception at the site entrance to complete attestation.
Support visits are permitted in Urgent Care Centres, outpatient settings and wards.
You must not visit if you:
What are the principles for care and support visits?
Up to two care and support visits are allowed each day, with no more than two visitors allowed at one time in hospitals.
Subject to meeting the visitor arrangements, a visitor may attend a hospital or care facility to provide essential care and support necessary for the patient’s immediate emotional or physical wellbeing (including mental health support and support for people living with dementia).
A carer refers to any person, including a family member and a person under 18 years of age, who provides support, assistance or personal care to a person with healthcare needs or a mental illness, or a disability resulting from a mental illness.
What must visitors do?
Please contact the nurse in charge if you require further information.
Thank you for your cooperation.
COVID-19 Testing (by appointment): COVID-19 Testing is available by appointment at Daylesford Health. Completing the online COVID-19 Testing Registration Form will help save time in the registration process (valid for 90 days). You still need to call Daylesford Health on 5321 6654 to make an appointment.
Anyone who has symptoms associated with COVID-19 or has been informed they are a contact should get tested. Only leave home to get tested. For more information, visit the Victorian Government website to refer to Your COVID Checklist
Daylesford Health at Central Highlands Rural Health offers a comprehensive range of hospital, residential aged care and community-based services.
Visit our Coronavirus webpage for more information.
Our Hospital Services includes an 18-bed acute ward caring for both medical and surgical admissions across a large variety of illnesses, injuries and conditions. Other services include a 24/7 Urgent Care Centre, dialysis, Transition Care Program (TCP) and Palliative Care and Respite.
The visiting hours for Daylesford Health’s acute ward is 8am – 8pm. Density limits apply (based upon room size), so all visitors are advised to call ahead.
For more information, visit Hospital Services at Daylesford Health.
Daylesford Aged Care has single and double bedrooms, available for permanent and respite care. For more information, visit Residential Aged Care at Daylesford Health
Services offered at Daylesford Health includes planned activity groups, social work and welfare, Speech Pathology, Dental Services and Oral Health, Dietetics, Maternal Child Health, Psychology, Delivered Meals, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and Podiatry. For more information, visit Community Health and Wellbeing at Daylesford Health.
In Home Services include District Nursing, Home Care packages, Hospital in the Home, Post-Acute Care and Palliative Care in the home. For more information, visit In Home Services at Daylesford Health.
In the community:
17 Hospital St, Daylesford VIC 3460
P: (03) 5321 6500
F: (03)5321 6550
E: daylesford@chrh.org.au
