While the health system may seem solely focused on the current pandemic, most of the usual services are still available.
Echuca Regional Health said it was planning how to continue to provide for people requiring general healthcare.
“Our community teams have put in place a number of strategies to ensure all clients will continue to receive support at home, and in many cases this will involve an increase in the use of telehealth,” ERH executive director of nursing June Dyson said.
“Patients who are acutely unwell and requiring urgent treatment should still present to hospital as required.”
Ms Dyson said there would be some changes in access to allied health services in the coming weeks, with a reduction in group activities and greater focus on what can be achieved at home and in the community.
“Allied health clinicians are actively working with individual clients to establish the most appropriate program to meets their specific needs,” she said.
“New screening and assessment guidelines have been developed and utilised prior to all appointments to ensure the safety of clients and staff.”
Echuca Moama Physiotherapy director Pat Arnold said physio consults were running as normal but pilates classes had been cancelled in line with government advice.
The facility is also taking greater hygiene precautions and is questioning clients to make sure they have not been exposed to the coronavirus.
Rich River Health Group is running as normal for general medical appointments and is offering telehealth consults for people worried about visiting in person.
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