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Work has started on a $9.7 million refurbishment of St John of God Frankston Rehabilitation Hospital to deliver new and improved patient accommodation and amenities. The work, which is expected to be completed early next year, includes
converting three and four-bed wards to two-bed wards; increasing the number of single rooms; refurbishing patient rooms and ensuites; and improving front entrance access for patients and vehicles. A new kiosk, lounge area, three additional consulting rooms, a chapel and an adjoining multipurpose meeting room will all form part of the new-look foyer. Chief executive officer Sally Faulkner
said the most critical component of the refurbishment was increasing the number of single rooms to provide patients with greater comfort and privacy during their recovery. “The design will also give us the flexibility to increase the bed capacity as required to meet the demands for our services,” Sally said. “While this is a comprehensive and detailed refurbishment, it will occur in
stages so that we minimise the impact on our inpatient and outpatient services. We will continue with business as usual to provide our comprehensive rehabilitation services every day throughout the refurbishment.” ST JOHN OF GOD FRANKSTON REHABILITATION HOSPITAL A: 255-265 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston T: 9788 3333
We don’t just care for our patients - we care about them, by working collaboratively to ensure they get back to doing what they love. Do you have or know anyone who has any of the following conditions? Reduced mobility following accident, illness or surgery Chronic Pain Falls and Balance issues Unstable diabetes Heart Condition Parkinson’s Disease If so, ask your GP or Specialist for a referral to our hospital. Our interdisciplinary rehabilitation specialists work with our patient’s, tailoring a program to suit their individual needs. We have programs to suit both inpatients and outpatients.
255-265 Cranbourne Road, Frankston VIC 3199 Tel: 9788 3333 Fax: 9870 8747 Email: info.frankstonrehab@sjog.org.au
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