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West Gippsland Hospital

📍 WARRAGUL

University teaching hospital · founded 1978 · public

About

West Gippsland Hospital, located in Warragul, Australia, is a vital healthcare resource for the local community. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, maternity care, and mental health services. West Gippsland Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. The hospital's team of dedicated healthcare professionals is committed to ensuring that each patient receives the best possible care. The hospital also offers a range of support services, such as social work and chaplaincy, to help patients and their families cope with illness and injury. West Gippsland Hospital is a modern, well-equipped facility. The hospital has recently undergone a major redevelopment, which has seen the addition of new operating theatres, a new emergency department, and a new intensive care unit. The hospital is also home to a range of specialist clinics, including a cardiology clinic, a diabetes clinic, and a cancer care centre. If you are looking for high-quality, compassionate healthcare, West Gippsland Hospital is the place for you. The hospital's team of dedicated healthcare professionals is committed to providing you with the best possible care.

Legal name
West Gippsland 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 45,733
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
  • Door-to-balloon: 52 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 38 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 — WARRAGUL

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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