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Klinikum Gütersloh gGmbH is a modern, community-based hospital with 410 beds and 11 specialized clinics, providing comprehensive care to over 20,000 inpatients and more than 43,000 outpatients in the region annually[1][3]. It offers a wide range of medical care at the highest level, characterized by certified high-performance medicine, state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and holistic care[1][3]. Special emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration in specialized organ centers and the integration of prevention, diagnostics, therapy, and aftercare in close cooperation with local physicians[1].
The hospital's mission focuses on providing patients and their families with professional competence and human compassion, so that they feel safe and well cared for. The individual treatment and consideration of the personal wishes and concerns of the patients are at the center of daily actions[1]. The hospital pursues a patient-oriented philosophy that ensures comprehensive care from admission to discharge.
Sustainability and quality are integral components of the hospital. For example, the hospital is committed to implementing the "Baby-Friendly Hospital" quality seal of the WHO and UNICEF, which ensures breastfeeding-friendly and family-oriented maternity care[3]. In addition, the hospital maintains transparency about treatment quality and results through participation in the CLINOTEL network in order to promote continuous improvements[4]. Another project to promote health literacy is aimed in particular at people with and without a migration background with understandable information[4].
Klinikum Gütersloh places particular emphasis on innovation, for example through the use of modern surgical robots such as the Da Vinci system, which enable minimally invasive surgery with reduced scarring[4]. A hospice area is also part of the facility and enables compassionate palliative care for seriously ill patients and their families[3].
The nearly 1,250 employees from various professional groups guarantee qualified and holistic patient care. Interdisciplinary cooperation within the specialized clinics as well as with external partners is a central element in order to treat complex clinical pictures according to the latest scientific findings[1].
Overall, Klinikum Gütersloh positions itself as a reliable healthcare provider that combines medical excellence with human care and pursues sustainable quality standards. In doing so, it makes a significant contribution to healthcare in the Gütersloh region and surrounding area.
