Quality and Safety
Quality Improvement （QI） Activities
At our hospital, Quality Improvement （QI） activities are essential for ensuring safety and enhancing the quality of medical care. The QI Center was established to integrate and sustain QI activities across the entire hospital.
To maintain safety and enhance the quality of care, we continuously measure and evaluate our medical services and other patient-related services. By quantifying and objectively understanding these metrics, we can identify issues and potential risks. Through thorough analysis, we clarify these problems and implement effective improvement measures strategically.
For more details, please refer to QI Center.
Medical Safety Management
At our hospital, we prioritize patient safety by adhering to the “Shonan Kamakura General Hospital Medical Safety Management Guidelines.” We have established a dedicated Medical Safety Management Department to oversee safety protocols across the organization. Additionally, we have implemented a comprehensive medical safety management system to ensure our entire organization operates effectively and efficiently.
For more details, please refer to Medical Safety Management.
Infection Control Management
Our hospital is dedicated to preventing the outbreak and spread of infectious diseases within our facility. To achieve this, we have established an Infection Control Team （ICT） composed of a diverse group of professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, clinical laboratory technicians, and administrative staff.
Emergency Medical Care
We accept all ambulance requests 24/7.
- Our policy is to ensure that every ambulance request is met, no matter the time or day.
- Since relocating in 2010, our emergency department has expanded five-fold.
- When it’s challenging to determine the appropriate department for patient admission, our General Medicine or General Surgery departments will always step in.
- We prioritize emergency patients for hospital beds.
- To further meet the needs of local emergency medical care, we opened a new Trauma and Emergency Medical Center in April 2022.
2023 Emergency and Critical Care Center Statistics
- Total Patients: 59,156
- Emergency Transport Patients （including Doctor Helicopter）: 22,231
- Walk-in Patients: 36,925
Advanced Cancer Care
Optimal cancer treatment with cutting-edge equipment and technology
- Advanced Medical Center: Opened in April 2021, our center is equipped with the latest radiation therapy technologies, including TomoTherapy, RALS, proton therapy, and BNCT. Our oncology center also features an outpatient chemotherapy room with a comprehensive multi-disciplinary support system.
- Integrated Care: Leveraging the benefits of a general hospital, we ensure collaboration across many medical departments to provide standard treatments, even for patients with complications such as heart disease and renal failure.
- Regional Cancer Treatment Hub: Designated as a “Hub Hospital for Local Cancer Care Coordination” by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in April 2020, we are committed to being a leading cancer treatment hospital in the region.
Advanced Medical Center
The Advanced Medicine Center, inaugurated in April 2021, is renowned for its medical excellence. The center houses several specialized units, including the Oncology Center for comprehensive cancer treatment, the High Precision Radiotherapy Center for cutting-edge radiation therapy, the Preventive Medicine Center for early disease detection, and the Regenerative Medicine Center. As a leading clinical and research institute, the center is also pioneering advanced treatments such as proton beam therapy, boron neutron capture therapy （BNCT）, radioisotope （RI） internal therapy, and positron emission tomography （PET）. These technologies are also utilized to advance drug discovery and regenerative medicine.
Preventive Medicine Center （2nd Floor）
As a leading hospital in acute care, we are equally committed to preventive medicine. Our Preventive Medicine Center, inaugurated in April 2021, is dedicated to offering comprehensive health checkups aimed at disease prevention. We have quadrupled our space, creating a tranquil atmosphere that ensures a comfortable and reassuring environment for all visitors.
For information about the Preventive Medicine Center, Please refer to Prevention Medicine Center.
Oncology Center （3rd Floor）
The Oncology Center, established in July 2008, serves as a comprehensive cancer treatment facility offering multidisciplinary care along with social and psychological support. In June 2021, with the inauguration of the Advanced Medical Center, the Oncology Center expanded and relocated to the 3rd floor of the Advanced Medical Center.
For information about the Oncology Center, please refer to Oncology Center.
Regenerative Medicine Center （4th Floor）
The Regenerative Medicine Center is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art regenerative treatments in compliance with the Act on the Safety of Regenerative Medicine. Our mission is to make these advanced therapies widely accessible as standard medical care for many patients. By fostering collaboration between clinical and research experts, we create a high-caliber environment for both treatment and innovation.
For information about the Regenerative Medicine Center, please refer to Regenerative Medicine.
Patients from Overseas
JMIP* Accreditation
*Japan Medical Service Accreditation for International Patients
Shonan Kamakura General Hospital has achieved JMIP certification, an accreditation system designed to ensure the provision of safe and reliable medical care to foreign patients. This marks the first time such certification has been obtained in Japan.
For more information about JMIP accredication, please visit JMIP.
We are committed to welcoming patients from around the world, ensuring that we cater to diverse languages, cultures, and religious practices.
For more information, please refer to For Patients from Overseas.
