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Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS)

📍 Sale

University teaching hospital · founded 1878 · public

About

Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS) is a public healthcare provider located in Sale, Victoria, Australia. CGHS provides a wide range of medical services to the local community, including: Emergency care: CGHS operates a 24-hour emergency department that is equipped to handle a variety of medical emergencies. Inpatient care: CGHS offers a range of inpatient services, including medical, surgical, and palliative care. Outpatient care: CGHS provides a variety of outpatient services, including general practice, specialist clinics, and allied health services. Community health services: CGHS offers a range of community health services, including immunisation, child health, and mental health services. CGHS is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. The hospital has a team of experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the best possible care to their patients.

Legal name
Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS)
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
3,500

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,646
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 47 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 36 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Sale

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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