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Dandenong Hospital

📍 DANDENONG

Community hospital · founded 1936 · non-profit foundation

About

Dandenong Hospital serves as a vital healthcare resource for residents of Dandenong and its surrounding areas. The hospital delivers a comprehensive range of medical services, catering to the diverse needs of the community. With a patient-centred approach, the hospital strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all who require medical attention. The hospital prides itself on its dedicated team of healthcare professionals. These individuals work tirelessly to ensure patients receive high-quality care, utilising the latest medical advancements and technologies. The hospital's commitment to ongoing staff training and development ensures patients benefit from the most up-to-date medical expertise. Furthermore, Dandenong Hospital understands the importance of accessible healthcare. The facility is equipped to accommodate a wide array of needs, ensuring individuals feel comfortable and confident in the care they receive. The hospital remains dedicated to serving its community as a reliable and compassionate healthcare provider.

Legal name
Dandenong Hospital
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 2

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,960
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level III
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 63 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 32 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 — DANDENONG

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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