St John of God Pinelodge Clinic

St John of God Pinelodge Clinic is a division of St John of God Health Care, one of the largest providers of health care services in Australia.[1]

Established in 1981, the facility is located in Dandenong, Victoria, approximately 31 kilometres southeast of Melbourne’s CBD. The facility was known as Dandenong Pinelodge clinic until 2005.[2]

Pinelodge Clinic offers psychiatric and alcohol & drug programs for inpatients and day patients.

Facilities

Following a major redevelopment in 2000 and a refurbishment in 2009, the hospital houses 54 beds and on-site consulting rooms, as well as laundry, lounge, dining and courtyard facilities for patients.[3]

Services

Pinelodge Clinic provides therapy and treatment programs on an inpatient and day patient basis.

Services and programs include:

Ermha Origins

In 2007, St John of God Pinelodge Clinic established the Ermha Origins project in partnership with the Eastern Region Mental Health Association (ERMHA).[4]

The project aims to provide greater access to mental health care for people who come from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in Greater Dandenong.[5]

Waste reduction initiative

In 2010, Pinelodge Clinic introduced the hospital-wide use of the “Biocup” to reduce the disposal rates of medication drinking cups. Biocups are re-usable, biodegradable cups made from plants (cornstarch).[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ LiveinVictoria.vic.gov.au (2010), “Living in Regional Victoria”, pp.3, Retrieved 2011-02-24
  2. ↑ Health Data Standards and Systems (2005-04-01), “Bulletin” (PDF), pp.3. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
  3. ↑ St John of God Health Care, “Services”, Retrieved 2011-02-18.
  4. ↑ Eastern Region Mental Health Association (2010), “Annual Report 2010”, pp.8. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
  5. ↑ Eastern Region Mental Health Association (2010), “Annual Report 2010”, pp.8. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
  6. ↑ St John of God Health Care (2010-11-12). “Pinelodge introduces biocup”. Press release. Retrieved 2011-02-18.

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