Ushio Hospital
About
Ushio Hospital, located in Nadeshiba-cho, Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a community-focused hospital operated by the medical corporation RyuJinkai. It offers multiple departments including Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Surgery, and Endocrinology, providing comprehensive care from acute to chronic and end-stage conditions. With 51 beds, 32 of which are community-based integrated care beds, the hospital provides integrated medical support and discharge assistance to ensure patients with stabilized conditions can transition smoothly to home care or facilities. A key feature is the collaborative team approach involving physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and social workers who work together to provide careful rehabilitation and life adjustments aimed at improving each patient's Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Outpatient hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings and afternoons, and Thursday mornings. The hospital is closed Thursday afternoons, Sundays, holidays, and year-end/New Year period. Facilities include parking and barrier-free equipment. The hospital offers English language services and accepts credit cards and electronic payments, demonstrating consideration for accessibility. Additionally, the hospital continuously works to improve medical quality through surgical case registration with the National Clinical Database (NCD), serving as a cornerstone of community healthcare.
