

AGAPLESION BETHANIEN KRANKENHAUS HEIDELBERG
About AGAPLESION BETHANIEN KRANKENHAUS HEIDELBERG
editThe AGAPLESION BETHANIEN KRANKENHAUS HEIDELBERG is a modern specialist hospital for geriatric medicine and the Geriatric Center at the University Hospital Heidelberg. For over 100 years, the hospital has stood for high-quality care for older people in the Rhine-Neckar region.
Core competencies and range of services:
The hospital specializes in the comprehensive care of acutely and chronically ill older people. The range of services includes preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative services, both inpatient and outpatient. These include:
- Acute geriatrics: Acute care for elderly patients in close cooperation with the emergency departments of the University Hospital Heidelberg, around the clock, seven days a week.
- Geriatric Rehabilitation: Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation to restore and maintain the greatest possible independence after operations, serious illnesses or chronic conditions.
- Geriatric Institute Outpatient Clinic: Outpatient care for the diagnosis and therapy of geriatric diseases.
- Gesundheitszentrum Bethanien: Offers for maintaining the health and independence of older people.
- REGE e.V.: Rehabilitation sports to promote mobility and quality of life.
Mission and Values:
The focus of the work is the older person with their individual needs. The hospital pursues a holistic approach that includes medical, nursing, therapeutic and pastoral care. The interdisciplinary cooperation of all professional groups is an essential component of treatment success. The AGAPLESION BETHANIEN KRANKENHAUS HEIDELBERG lives a long diaconal tradition of Christian charity and meets patients "With love for life".
Research and Teaching:
As the Geriatric Center of the University Hospital Heidelberg, many employees are actively involved in research and teaching. The aim is to continuously develop the treatment of older patients and adapt it to the latest scientific standards. The hospital sets standards for regional and supra-regional geriatric care and is an important driving force for the transfer of knowledge and expertise.
Quality and Patient Satisfaction:
The AGAPLESION BETHANIEN KRANKENHAUS HEIDELBERG attaches great importance to quality and patient safety. A comprehensive quality management system ensures the continuous improvement of processes and compliance with high standards. The opinion of the patients is important to the hospital in order to continuously optimize the care.
Sustainability:
Although there is no explicit information on sustainability goals and initiatives on the website, it is likely that the hospital, as part of the AGAPLESION Group, is guided by its overarching sustainability strategies. This could include measures for energy efficiency, waste reduction and resource-saving procurement, for example. It is advisable to visit the AGAPLESION gAG Website for more information.
Interdisciplinary Team:
The successful treatment of geriatric patients requires an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists), psychologists, social workers and pastors. This team works hand in hand to ensure the best possible care.
Additional Information:
The AGAPLESION BETHANIEN KRANKENHAUS HEIDELBERG also offers training courses on dementia for relatives and the interested public. There are "Grüne Damen und Herren", volunteers who support patients during their stay.
Sources:
edit- https://www.bethanien-heidelberg.de/start
- https://www.bethanien-heidelberg.de/leistungsspektrum/klinik-fuer-geriatrische-rehabilitation
- https://www.bethanien-heidelberg.de/ueber-uns/kontakt
- https://www.bethanien-heidelberg.de/leistungsspektrum/interdisziplinaeres-team
- https://www.bethanien-heidelberg.de/leistungsspektrum/geriatrisches-zentrum-am-universitaetsklinikum-heidelberg
- https://www.bethanien-heidelberg.de/sitemap
- https://www.bethanien-heidelberg.de/ihr-aufenthalt/informationen-zu-ihrem-aufenthalt
- https://www.bethanien-heidelberg.de/ueber-uns/management
- https://www.bethanien-heidelberg.de/ueber-uns/geschichte
- https://www.bethanien-heidelberg.de/impressum