From November 8, 2023
Bendigo Hospital visiting hours will be from 2pm to 7pm.
There are no restrictions on visitor numbers.
Visitors are not required to be screened but must wear a mask in clinical areas.
Please note that wards may have different visiting times and restrictions in place. More information can be found by searching for the ward name on our website.
Added guidance for visitors to Residential Aged Care Facilities
There are no restrictions on visitor numbers or visitors hours.
All visitors to aged care facilities are encouraged to return a negative RAT result before entering.
Visitors must be screened on entry to ensure they have no respiratory symptoms and not had COVID in the past seven days.
Visitors must wear a mask.
We are planning to introduce flexible visiting hours at Bendigo Hospital.
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care tells us that flexible visiting (removing visiting hours) and the increased presence and participation of a support person, improves the safety and quality of care for patients.
Flexible visiting can make them feel safe and increase their satisfaction. It can promote communication and allow family members to learn about the patient’s condition.
Bendigo Health would like to hear from you on what we need to think about in ensuring that you feel safe and supported with flexible visiting hours.
Please take five minutes to complete our survey of three questions here.
