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Specialist Care Australia Launceston

📍 Launceston

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1859 · private

About

Specialist Care Australia Launceston is a healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of medical specialties, ensuring patients have access to the expertise they need in one convenient location. The team at Specialist Care Australia Launceston comprises highly qualified and experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to providing personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. They understand that seeking specialist care can be a daunting experience, and they strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all patients. The clinic is equipped with advanced technology and equipment to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatment strategies. Specialist Care Australia Launceston is committed to staying at the forefront of medical advancements and providing patients with the highest standard of care.

Legal name
Specialist Care Australia Launceston
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,500

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 3

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,700
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level III
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 52 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 35 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 — Launceston

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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