St. Andrews Toowoomba Hospital

Details

Name :

St. Andrews Toowoomba Hospital

Address  :

280 North Street

Town  :

Toowoomba

State  :

Queensland

Country  :

AUSTRALIA

Post Code:

4350

Fax  :

46 334 059

Web URL  :


Description

St Andrews Toowoomba Hospital
St Andrews Toowoomba Hospital is a 137 bed acute care private hospital situated on the northwestern side of Toowoomba Established in 1966 the Hospital is a notforprofit private hospital and a registered charity Any profits made by the Hospital are reinvested back into the Hospital to provide expansion of buildings additional services new equipment and staff training

The Hospital has given a commitment to the community of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs to deliver the highest standard of service to meet community needs

MISSION STATEMENT
Excellence in Care and Service

VALUES
We strive to achieve with patients visitors and staff
Respect
Dignity
Empathy
Courtesy
Fairness
Honesty

Our services are at all times provided with caring support through ethical and legal professional practices

OBJECTIVES
Conduct and maintain Hospital activities in a manner that reflect Christian
values

Provide quality services that achieve excellence in the delivery of patient
care

Foster positive relationships with visiting medical staff and allied health
professionals

Maintain a safe and comfortable physical environment for patients visitors
and staff

Manage human and material resources effectively and efficiently

Recruit and select staff into an environment that supports professional and
personal development

Maintain and improve Hospital services and facilities that reflect
contemporary developments in clinical practice

Develop implement and manage appropriate information systems that support
efficient management practices

Promote the role of the Hospital as an integral part of the community

Manage revenue of the Hospital so that resources are available for future
development of facilities and services
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