Victoria’s newest private hospital is now open in Epping.
The $145 million Northern Private Hospital has pioneered the latest digital devices for patient safety and quality, including a new communication system making it Victoria’s first “quiet hospital”.
Northern Private Hospital chief executive Shaune Gillespie, said the technology meant less disruption for patients and faster communication between staff.
“Gone are the days when patients, and even staff, had to buzz a noisy call bell for assistance and hope it gets heard. Now, the message goes directly to exactly who needs to hear it,” he said.
“Our smart comms devices link a patient’s call button, monitors and other safety equipment directly to the nurses looking after them.
“Northern Private will also accept referrals direct from GPs, helping to take pressure off local emergency departments and reduce wait times for patients,” he said.
Northern Private Hospital features 70 patient beds, four operating theatres, a cardiac catheterisation lab, a sleep study unit, a day chemotherapy unit, on-site pharmacy, pathology and medical imaging.
The wide range of specialties available include general medicine, cancer care, cardiac care, ENT, orthopaedics, IVF and fertility, vascular care, urology, nephrology, gastroenterology,general surgery, thoracic surgery, respiratory and sleep services and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Northern Private Hospital is operated by private hospital operator Ramsay Health Care. Co-located with Northern Hospital Epping; the facilities are joined by a link bridge to allow the easy transfer of patients between sites.
“Ramsay saw the need for better access to quality private healthcare services in the fast-growing suburbs north of Melbourne,” Ramsay Health Care cheif executive Carmel Monaghan said.
“We’re really excited to be able to offer Victorians the very best healthcare, close to home,and it’s fantastic to be opening Northern Private.”
