Services During COVID-19 Crisis
During the COVID-19 crisis, orthopaedic services in Warrnambool have been greatly reduced. All elective surgery, including joint replacement surgery, was postponed both at South West Healthcare and at St John of God Hospital from April 2020.
As of early, elective services at both hospitals have returned urgent cases only, but out patient clinics are still open with infection control standards. Services continue to run for emergencies, including fractures, dislocations and infections, as well as care of tumours/cancers. Visiting is limited in both hospitals.
We will undertake screening of all incoming patients, for surgery or for clinics; we ask all orthopaedic patients who are ill or who have been in contact with possible COVID cases to stay away from the hospital. If you have a respiratory illness, you should contact your GP or the Respiratory Clinic at South West Healthcare.
We review our processes frequently, particularly in light of the developing situation in Melbourne.
As of early, elective services at both hospitals have returned urgent cases only, but out patient clinics are still open with infection control standards. Services continue to run for emergencies, including fractures, dislocations and infections, as well as care of tumours/cancers. Visiting is limited in both hospitals.
We will undertake screening of all incoming patients, for surgery or for clinics; we ask all orthopaedic patients who are ill or who have been in contact with possible COVID cases to stay away from the hospital. If you have a respiratory illness, you should contact your GP or the Respiratory Clinic at South West Healthcare.
We review our processes frequently, particularly in light of the developing situation in Melbourne.
For Consultations: find us at 299 Koroit Street, Warrnambool
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St John of God Healthcare provides excellence in clinical care, and patients can have top quality surgery and rehabilitation without travelling long distances and being away from family support.
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