VHH at a glance
The Victorian Heart Hospital will feature:
- public and private cardiac inpatient beds
- cardiac intensive care beds
- same-day procedure beds
- cardiac emergency department cubicles
- facilities for prevention, recovery and rehabilitation
- cardiac catheterisation laboratories
- cardiac theatres and a sterilising unit
- an advanced cardiac imaging centre
- a heart rhythm centre
- telehealth technology
- pathology and pharmacy services
For patients, the expected benefits include:
- a 10% reduction in average length-of-stay, so patients are able to safely
- recover at home sooner.
- reduced waiting times for non-urgent procedures
- reduced need to transfer between sites or units
- a modern facility that maximises natural light and air flow.
