Bumrungrad International Hospital facts for kids
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Bumrungrad International Hospital
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| Geography | |
| Location | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Coordinates | 13°44′47″N 100°33′09″E / 13.7463°N 100.5526°E |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Private |
| Hospital type | General and Specialized |
| Affiliated university | None |
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| Standards | Accredited by the Joint Commission, et al. |
| Beds | 580 Inpatient, 63 ICU (2019) |
| History | |
| Founded | 17 September 1980 |
Bumrungrad International Hospital is a private hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand. It opened its doors on September 17, 1980. The name Bumrungrad means 'to care for the people' or 'to help the community'. People often call it simply Bumrungrad Hospital.
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History of Bumrungrad
Bumrungrad International Hospital started as a hospital with 200 beds. It cost a lot of money to build back then. Today, it is the largest private hospital in Southeast Asia. Many people from all over the world travel to Bumrungrad for medical care. This is called medical tourism. The hospital is owned by several large companies and families in Thailand.
How Bumrungrad is Run
The hospital has a large team of people working there. More than 4,800 people are part of the staff. This includes 1,200 doctors and dentists, and 900 nurses.
As of 2019, Mr. Chai Sophonpanich is the chairman of the board. Mrs. Linda Lisahapanya is the managing director. Many of the hospital's top medical leaders trained in other countries. These countries include the United States and the United Kingdom.
About Bumrungrad's Money
Bumrungrad is owned by a company called Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited. This company is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. This means that people can buy and sell shares of the company. The hospital makes a good profit each year.
Awards and Recognition
Bumrungrad was the first hospital in Asia to receive a special award from the Joint Commission International (JCI). JCI is a group that checks hospitals to make sure they are very safe and provide excellent care. They look at everything, like how clean the operating rooms are. They also check how well the doctors are trained. Bumrungrad first got this award in 2002. It has received it five more times since then. This shows the hospital keeps its high standards.
Services Offered
Bumrungrad is in the center of Bangkok, Thailand. It is known as a "one-stop" place for medical services. This is especially true for surgical procedures.
The hospital has 580 beds for patients who stay overnight. It also has 63 beds in the ICU. ICU beds are for patients who need very close attention.
Bumrungrad has 47 special centers and clinics. It has more than 1,200 doctors. These doctors cover almost all types of medical care. You can find dental care, general medicine, and special treatments. They also offer advanced tests, surgeries, and rehabilitation.
In 2006, the hospital treated over 1.1 million patients every year. These patients came for many different services. This included full health check-ups and heart surgeries.
Special Medical Centers
As of 2019, Bumrungrad has 47 special outpatient centers and clinics. These range from an Allergy Center to a Women's Center. The hospital has 272 examination rooms. It can serve up to 5,500 patients who visit for the day.
Medical Tourism at Bumrungrad
Bumrungrad is famous as a top place for medical tourism. This means many people travel there from other countries for medical care.
In 2008, the hospital had special services to help patients from other countries. They worked with travel companies to make it easy for people to visit.
In 2018, the hospital treated over 1.1 million patients. More than 520,000 of these patients came from over 190 different countries. As of 2019, Bumrungrad has 23 offices in other countries. These offices help people who want to travel to the hospital.
How Bumrungrad Manages Information
The hospital uses a special computer system to manage patient information. This system uses electronic medical records. It also has digital radiology systems for X-rays and scans. The hospital created this system in 1999. It helps them schedule services quickly. It also helps them use their resources well. This system helps to get rid of paper records and waiting times. It also helps prevent the spread of germs. This is because people do not have to touch many paper records. The hospital also uses "robotic" technology. This helps with safety and efficiency. For example, a Swiss system helps select and deliver medicines. This greatly reduces mistakes with medicine.
See also
- List of hospitals in Thailand
- List of hospitals in Bangkok
