Shimono Internal Medicine
About
Shimono Internal Medicine is a clinic located in Kamado-cho, Anpachi-gun, Gifu Prefecture, offering internal medicine, pediatrics, and dermatology. It has been serving the Kamado-cho community for 40 years and accepts patients of all ages, from infants. Clinic hours are 9am to 12pm and 4pm to 7pm, with closures on Wednesday afternoons, Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and holidays. The clinic is designated as a Type 2 Agreement Designated Medical Institution and qualifies for the Outpatient Infection Control Improvement Addition. Patients with suspected infectious symptoms, such as fever, are seen in a separate consultation area from general treatment to prevent infection spread. The hospital director serves as the infection control manager, with a dedicated infection prevention department in place. Staff undergo regular hand hygiene and disinfection training, practice donning and doffing protective equipment, and conduct weekly facility rounds. All staff participate in twice-yearly in-house training, and the clinic promotes appropriate antimicrobial use. Long-term prescriptions of 28 days or more are available depending on patient conditions. The clinic collaborates with the Anpachi District Medical Association and Ogaki Municipal Hospital on infection control measures. The facility offers parking and barrier-free access. Additionally, services are available in English, Korean, and other languages.
