Code Yellow stood down
Grampians Health – Ballarat has stood down the Code Yellow (internal emergency) this afternoon, following its implementation on the afternoon of Sunday 26 June after significant demand for services across the weekend.
Chief Operating Officer Hospitals Ben Kelly said Grampians Health Ballarat had returned to business as usual operations, albeit still with the pressures of COVID-19 and respiratory illnesses like the flu.
“Over the weekend Ballarat Base Hospital experienced significant demand, and the Code Yellow enabled us to focus staffing on the most urgent areas of care and service delivery,” Mr Kelly said. “We would like to thank our team members for their significant contributions in the lead up to and in response to the Code.
“We also thank the community for considering the most appropriate avenue for their healthcare during this time.”
Mr Kelly reminded the community of the non-emergency care options available:
- Call Nurse on Call – 1300 60 60 24
- Book in with your local General Practitioner (GP)
- Visit an after-hours medical clinic
- Talk to a pharmacist
- Visit https://covid-19.digitalhealth.gov.au/
The Code Yellow was Ballarat-specific, and has not impacted Grampians Health Stawell, Wimmera or Edenhope operations.
