Hospital Ward

Life in the Hospital

The hospital ward is designated solely for the radiology department and is a one-story building with 50 beds. Your impression of this ward would be somewhat different from that of a conventional hospital, as special consideration has been given to create a calm and inviting environment. This is where patients undergoing particle beam radiation therapy spend their time as inpatients.

We took special care to create a pleasant environment for the inpatients that incorporates the blessings of nature in Nishi-Harima.

Patient's Room

Patient's Room (4-bed room)		View from Patient's Room

Room Number		Bathroom Sink

The patient's rooms are open with a pleasant private-room-like atmosphere. The 4-bed rooms are equipped with a toilet in each ample room, and although it is a shared room, there is enough living area to maintain one's privacy.

From each bedside, you are able to view the outside scenery from your window, and you can savor the rich natural environment and enjoy the fresh air.

At the entrance of each patient's room is the room number, along with the name of a flower. The name of the flower of a city or district within Hyogo Prefecture is used, such as "Cherry Blossom" or "Rose." The flower of Shingu-cho, in which our Center is located, is the azalea.

Day Room

Day Room		Japanese Room Corner

On the central south side of the Medical Ward, is the Day Room, which has a Japanese room corner. Here, patients can read books, play Go or Shogi, [Japanese Chess] or enjoy their favorite hobby, as well as spend time with family and visitors.

Dining Hall

Dining Hall		Viewed from Outside

On the other side of the pond from the Medical Ward is the Dining Hall. It has a bright and relaxed atmosphere with warm lighting. We have been creative in our attempts to have the patients enjoy their meals, just as if they were eating in their normal life, and we use Seto china for their tableware.

Nurse's Station

Nurse's Station

Inside Nurse's Station		View of Day Room from Nurse's Station

The nurse's station located in the center of the Medical Ward and has an open design. We want to engage with the patients in a face-to-face manner, where we can see one another's faces and have a relationship that facilitates direct discussions. We, the nursing staff here, honor and value each and every patient's quality of life, and we endeavor to provide a sense of security, with warm and comforting care at all times.

We endeavor to develop the highest level of expertise and professionalism in radiation therapy cancer nursing care and to gain the latest information by implementing electronic patient charts in our medical information system.

Outpatient Lobby

Outpatient Lobby

Examination Room

Examination Room		Informed Consent Process

We have implemented the latest medical care information system and, along with the best medical care possible, we endeavor to enhance the "informed consent" process by providing patients with the information necessary to have each person be comfortable with the medical treatment he or she will be receiving.