Bumrungrad International Hospital facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bumrungrad International Hospital |
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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 big private hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. It started in 1980. People often call it Bumrungrad Hospital or just Bumrungrad. Its name means 'to care for the people'. It's known for helping many patients from all over the world.
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A Look at Bumrungrad Hospital
Bumrungrad International Hospital opened on September 17, 1980. It began with 200 beds for patients. This hospital is the largest private hospital in Southeast Asia. It's a popular place for medical tourism. This means people travel there from other countries for medical care.
Who Owns the Hospital?
Bumrungrad Hospital is owned by a company called Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited. It is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. This means you can buy shares of the company. Some of the main owners include big Thai companies and families.
How the Hospital Works
Bumrungrad Hospital has a lot of staff to help patients. It employs over 4,800 people. This includes 1,200 doctors and dentists. There are also 900 nurses. Many of the doctors have studied or worked in other countries. This includes places like the US, UK, and Australia.
Hospital Leadership
As of 2019, Mr. Chai Sophonpanich is the chairman of the board. Mrs. Linda Lisahapanya is the managing director. The hospital's CEO is Artirat Charukitpipat.
Top Quality Care
Bumrungrad was the first hospital in Asia to get a special award. It was accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). This group checks hospitals to make sure they are very safe and good. They look at everything, from how clean surgeries are to how well doctors are trained. Bumrungrad has passed this check many times since 2002. It has also received awards from other groups.
Services for Patients
Bumrungrad Hospital is in the middle of Bangkok, Thailand. It is known as a "one-stop" place for medical help. This is especially true for surgeries.
The hospital has 580 beds for patients who stay overnight. It also has 63 beds in the ICU. The hospital plans to add more ICU beds by 2022.
Many Types of Care
Bumrungrad has 47 special centers and clinics. These cover almost every type of medicine. For example, there's an Allergy Center and a Women's Center. They have over 1,200 doctors. These doctors specialize in many different areas.
The hospital offers dental care and general medicine. They also have advanced tests and treatments. You can get surgery, intensive care, and help with recovery.
In 2006, the hospital treated over 1.1 million patients each year. They helped with everything from full health check-ups to heart surgery.
Patients from Around the World
Bumrungrad is famous for medical tourism. This means many people travel there for medical care. In 2018, the hospital treated over 1.1 million patients. More than 520,000 of these patients came from other countries. They came from over 190 different nations! As of 2019, Bumrungrad has 23 offices in other countries. These offices help patients who want to travel to Thailand for treatment.
Smart Hospital Technology
The hospital uses a special computer system to manage patient information. This system uses electronic medical records. It also has digital radiology systems. This means X-rays and scans are stored on computers.
The hospital created its own computer system in 1999. This system helps to quickly schedule appointments. It also makes sure resources are used well. This helps to reduce paper use and waiting times. The system also helps stop the spread of germs. This is because fewer people handle paper records.
They also use "robotic" technology. This helps make things safe and efficient. For example, a Swiss system helps select and deliver medicines. This greatly reduces the chance of mistakes with medicine.
See also
- List of hospitals in Thailand
- List of hospitals in Bangkok
