Bumrungrad International Hospital

Bumrungrad International Hospital (Thai: โรงพยาบาลบำรุงราษฎร์, RTGS: Rongphayaban Bamrung Rat, pronounced [rōːŋ.pʰā.jāː.bāːn bām.rūŋ râːt]; SET: BH) is a private hospital founded in 1980 in Bangkok, Thailand. More frequently referred to as Bumrungrad Hospital or simply Bumrungrad, its name, Bumrungrad means 'to care for the populace' or 'to nurture the people'.

Bumrungrad International Hospital
Bumrungrad International Hospital
Geography
Location	Bangkok, Thailand
Coordinates	13°44′47″N 100°33′09″E / 13.7463°N 100.5526°E / 13.7463; 100.5526
Organisation
Care system	Private
Type	General and Specialized
Affiliated university	None
Services
Standards	Accredited by the Joint Commission, et al.
Beds	580 Inpatient, 63 ICU (2019)
History
Opened	17 September 1980; 43 years ago (1980-09-17)^[1]
Links
Website	www.bumrungrad.com
Lists	Hospitals in Thailand

History

Bumrungrad International Hospital was established as a 200-bed facility on 17 September 1980 with an investment of 90 million baht.^[2] Bumrungrad is Southeast Asia's largest private hospital.^[3] As a regional referral centre for specialty medicine, it is one of the world's popular medical tourism destinations.^[4][5] The majority shareholders in the hospital are Thai NVDR Co., Ltd.; Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited; Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited; and the Sophonpanich family.^[2][6]

Management and organisation

The hospital employs more than 4,800 persons including 1,200 physicians and dentists and 900 nurses.^[1]

As of 2019^[update] the chairman of the board is Mr. Chai Sophonpanich. The managing director is Mrs Linda Lisahapanya.^[7]

As of 2011, Bumrungrad International was managed by administrators from the United States, Australia, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.^[8] The 2006 hospital's medical chairman was board certified in the UK, and its group medical director was board certified in the US. The company's Board of Directors as at 31 January 2019 CEO is Artirat Charukitpipat, Hospital chief executive officer (CEO). Other top medical officers were trained in the UK or US, or held positions at one of Thailand's top teaching hospitals. As of 2006, a large proportion of the medical staff had international experience, and were board certified in Australia, Germany, Japan, the UK or the US (210 were board-certified in the US).^{[9][failed verification][10]}

Financials

Bumrungrad is owned by the Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited. It was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in 15 December 1989, trading under the symbol "BH".^[11]

For its fiscal year 2018 ending 31 December 2018, the company reported revenues of 18,541 million baht, assets of 24,749 million baht, and a net profit of 4,152 million baht, all numbers up from the previous year.^[12]

Accreditations and recognition

Bumrungrad was the first hospital in Asia to be accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), an affiliate of the Joint Commission, a leader in healthcare accreditation. The accreditation examination inspects every aspect of hospital procedure from surgical hygiene and anesthesia procedures to the credentials of medical staff and health policy issues. First accredited in 2002 by JCI, Bumrungrad has been re-accredited five consecutive times since. The hospital has received accreditation or awards from numerous other agencies.^[13]

Services

Bumrungrad is in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand and as of 2007 has been called a "one-stop" centre for medical services, especially for surgical procedures.^[10][14]

The hospital has 580 beds, with an additional 63 beds in the ICU. Bumrungrad plans to add an additional 24 ICU beds by 2022.^[15]

47 specialty centers and clinics, and more than 1,200 doctors representing virtually all specialties and sub-specialties of medicine. Dental, general and specialty medicine, advanced diagnostics and therapeutics, surgical services, intensive care, and rehabilitation are available.^[1][5]

As of 2006^[update], the hospital treated over 1.1 million patients annually^[16] for medical services ranging from comprehensive check ups to cardiac surgery.

Medical centers

 

Hospital campus

 

Hospital interior

 

Hospital entrance

As of 2019^[update] Bumrungrad maintains 47 outpatient specialty medical centers and clinics ranging from an Allergy Center to a Women's Center. With 272 examination rooms, it can serve up to 5,500 outpatients per day.^{[17]: 89 [1]}

Medical tourism

Bumrungrad is recognised as a leading medical tourism destination.^[18]

In 2008, the hospital had a complete support service infrastructure to manage inbound patients, including partnerships with leading inbound and outbound travel and tour operators.^[19]

In 2018 the hospital treated over 1.1 million patients, more than 520,000 of them international patients, from over 190 different countries.^[1] As of 2019^[update] Bumrungrad maintains 23 referral offices internationally.^[1]

Health information management

The hospital manages patient information utilizing an integrated hospital information system that uses electronic medical records and digital radiology systems. It commissioned the development of a custom total hospital information system to service both the front and back offices in 1999. The system is a key to achieving rapid scheduling of services and efficient use of resources as reported in articles that by adapting the hospital information system, the hospital eliminates paper and waiting time.^[19][20] The system also helps the potential outbreak of viruses and other disease by eliminating the constant handling of records by human hands.^[21] The addition of "robotic" technology maximizes both safety and efficiency. Utilizing a Swiss logistics system,^[22] medications selected and delivered in a way that drastically reduces the potential for medication errors.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• List of hospitals in Thailand
• List of hospitals in Bangkok
• Asian Hospital and Medical Center

References

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2. . Center for Management Research. Archived from the original on 11 March 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2008.
3. . The South Asian Post. 5 May 2005. Archived from the original on 11 March 2008. Retrieved 20 January 2008.
4. . The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand – Thai-American Business. September–October 2006. pp. 16–17. Archived from the original on 12 March 2008. Retrieved 20 January 2008.
5. "Medical Meccas: Beyond the Beaches". Newsweek. 29 October 2006. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
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7. "BH: Profile". Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Retrieved 4 July 2019.
8. . Bumrungrad. Archived from the original on 21 January 2008. Retrieved 10 January 2011.
9. "Medical tourism takes off in Thailand" SPECIAL REPORT Check In, Check Up, 1 July 2006. Accessed 17 January 2008.
10. Peacock, Libby. "Medical tourism in Asia". Smart Travel Asia. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
11. "BH: Company Summary". Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Retrieved 4 July 2019.
12. "BH: Company Highlights (Table)". Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Retrieved 4 July 2019.
13. "Hospital Accreditation & Awards". Bumrungrad International Hospital. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
14. . Healthcare Finance News. 16 January 2007. Archived from the original on 10 March 2008. Retrieved 20 January 2008.
15. Apisitniran, Lamonphet (4 July 2019). "Bumrungrad adding ICU beds". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
16. . Tourism Authority of Thailand. 26 May 2006. Archived from the original on 23 October 2007. Retrieved 20 January 2008.
17. Annual Report 2018. Bumrungrad International Hospital. 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
18. Kher, Unmesh (21 May 2006). . Time. Archived from the original on 13 June 2006. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
19. . The Australian. 7 May 2006. Archived from the original on 11 March 2008. Retrieved 22 January 2008.
20. "Thailand Hospital E-health System Saves Money, Lives". PC World Business Center. 12 May 2009. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
21. . MIS Asia. 22 March 2009. Archived from the original on 4 January 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
22. "Robots Improve Safety, Efficiency at Thai Hospital". PC World Business Center. 12 April 2009. Retrieved 25 May 2009.