Aged Care Bed Vacancies
We have aged care bed vacancies now. The details are here
Latest News
 Launch of Lorne Hosp. 2009 Easter Appeal
For over 50 years the community has supported the continuing growth and success of the essential health care service we have in Lorne today. Commencing when the Hospital first opened on the current site in March 1959 through a community fundraising effort, to the modern and well equipped facility we now enjoy.
One of the greatest ongoing issues facing the Hospital is the availability of on call Doctors to service the 24 hour Urgent Care Service. Another challenge is meeting the spike in demand for Doctors and Nurses over the busy holiday periods. This year the Hospital Board is undertaking the project of renovating the old onsite accommodation unit at the Hospital as a means of addressing this problem.
With the limited availability and high price of seasonal rental accommodation in Lorne, the unit plays a vital role in the success of Lorne Community Hospital. It enables a wide variety of health professionals to visit and serve the local community on a short te ...[Go to full story]
Recent Stories
• Launch of Lorne Hosp. 2009 Easter Appeal
• Lorne Community Supports New Bus
• New Director to lead Clinical Services in Lorne
• Graduate Nurse Program 2010
• More news items are here.
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Improving our Communities Health
Health is defined as a complete state of physical, mental and social well being,
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
The Lorne Community Hospital is committed to the health promoting process of enabling people to feel empowered to take responsibility for their health through the implementation of programs that encourage the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity, balanced nutritional intake, reduced use of tobacco and drugs, positive mental health, positive self esteem, social connection, safe, supportive social and economic conditions are all important factors that influence the health and well being of our community.
For further information and support on taking a positive step towards a healthier lifestyle contact the Community Health Nurse on ph. 5289 4315
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Lorne Community Hospital is to provide high quality care through the provision of a range of viable and integrated Health, Aged and Community Care.
Objectives
- To provide an integrated Health Service encompassing Acute Care, and Community Based services appropriate to meet the needs of the community of Lorne and its surrounding district.
- To provide a high quality of care for patients through the maintenance of ethical and professional standards in a safe and secure environment.
- To promote health in the Community through the initiatives in Health
- Promotion, Education and illness prevention.
- To provide the most cost effective model of health service delivery within the resources available.
Quality Statement
The Lorne Community Hospital is committed to achieving the highest standard of care for all clients, patients and residents.
This commitment extends to the safety and security of our clients groups, their visitors, our staff, our suppliers and our community.
We will maintain these standards through OH&S activities, Risk Management techniques, Quality Improvement programs and consumer participation in all that we do.
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