
Ballarat Base Hospital
VISITORS effective from 11.00am Monday 2 May
Patient areas/General wards
- Each patient can have one (1) visiting session per 24hrs, and a maximum of two (2) visitors during that session
- Each visitor can attend for a maximum of two (2) hours
- Visits must occur during the ward's visiting hours
Families and loved ones are encouraged to coordinate their visits to ensure they are adhering to restrictions and there are no more than 2 people on site.
COVID or quarantining wards
- Visitors will not be permitted except for end-of-life reasons
At the entrance to the hospital, visitors will be required to:
- Answer questions asked by the entrance screeners
- Wear a mask provided by Grampians Health
Please note that anyone considered a close contact or household contact of a COVID-positive person will not be permitted entry.
If you are currently COVID positive or a household contact and are wanting to visit a patient who is currently at end of life, please call the hospital to arrange your visit.
ACCESS
In order to keep our patients and others safe during this time of increased concern, we are asking members of our community to think carefully about your need to visit BHS sites.
If you do need to attend, please note that:
- Entry is only through the Gardiner Pittard foyer entrance via either Drummond Street or the hospital car park.
- The Sturt Street entrance is only for BRICC oncology patients.
- The Emergency Department entrance is only for Emergency Department patients.
Please continue to follow signs and directions regarding access as these continue to change.