Ramsay Health Care has announced plans to lodge a development application for a short-stay hospital and integrated patient care facility in Townsville.
The proposed Ramsay Surgical Centre is designed to provide the Townsville community with access to ‘gold standard clinical services and world-class facilities with an emphasis on digitisation and technology to enhance the patient experience’ the health provider said in a statement today.
Ramsay Health Care Australia CEO, Carmel Monaghan, said: “Ramsay Health Care is excited to be entering the Townsville market for the first time with this new standalone surgical centre that will allow locals to access high-quality health care outside the traditional hospital setting.”
“The Ramsay Surgical Centre will focus on short stay and day surgery options, working with some of Queensland’s leading doctors and utilising advanced technology to ensure the best possible care for our patients.
“By focusing on short stay and day surgery we can offer a new alternative for privately insured patients and an affordable option for self-insured patients.”
The proposed Ramsay Surgical Centre will offer specialities including orthopaedics, general surgery, endoscopy, ENT and gynaecology. The proposed development will initially include four operating theatres, a procedure room and 24 inpatient beds, with capacity for future growth.
“Importantly, it will also provide access to Ramsay Health Plus, our outpatient allied health service which offers personalised pre- and post-operative care, as well as allied health services for the Townsville community,” Ms Monaghan said.
“This allows us to provide patients the full services support they need while recovering in comfort in their own homes.”
Ramsay Health Care’s partnerships with leading universities and TAFE Queensland mean the hospital will be able to hire and continue to develop the very best health care workers, she said.
“The proposed development has received strong support from local surgeons and anaesthetists and will result in more jobs for health care workers in the region, including nurses and administration workers,” Ms Monaghan said.
The Ramsay Surgical Centre, proposed to be built on 8,000sqm on Charters Towers Road, is scheduled to be operational in 2024.
