“Ready to explore a place of healing and care?” I ask. Today, we stand before the St. Johannes-Hospital, or Johanneshaus, in Dortmund. This hospital is more than just a building. It is a center for medical care. It is a place where people come for help and hope.
The Johanneshaus is located at Johannesstraße 9-13. Its phone number is 0231-1843-0. If you need to fax anything, the number is 0231-1843-31009. You can also email them at ed.dnumtrod-ohoj@ofni.
Since June 1, 2021, the SJG Paulus GmbH has been part of the Kath St. Paulus Gesellschaft. The Johanneshaus provides comprehensive care. This includes various medical services. They also focus on the well-being of their patients.
The hospital has a structured treatment program for breast cancer patients. This program started in 2003. It focuses on patient-oriented information. It also offers psychosocial support. The goal is to improve treatment quality. They aim to reduce breast amputations. They also want to improve therapy and aftercare. This includes physical and psychosocial recovery.
Johanneshaus also focuses on quality management. They work to prevent violence and abuse. This is especially important for vulnerable patients like children and those needing help. They offer training and information to staff. They also have procedures for handling such situations.
The hospital uses electronic systems. These systems support the admission and anamnesis process. This includes importing patient data and medication plans. They also use drug knowledge databases. Doctors can prescribe medication electronically. This ensures accuracy. It also reduces errors.
The Johanneshaus participates in therapy studies. These studies involve medical products and drugs. They also conduct diagnosis and prognosis studies. The focus areas are cardiology and cardiac surgery. They are often among the top recruiters in these studies. They also participate in oncology studies.
The hospital has many specialists. These include medical professionals and psychotherapists. They are required to undergo further training. The hospital ensures they provide proof of this training.
For medical students, Johanneshaus offers opportunities. They can complete internships and practical training in all clinics. This allows them to gain valuable experience.
The Johanneshaus is certified in various areas. These certifications cover quality and patient care. They are valid until different dates between 2022 and 2025.
Several key people work at Johanneshaus. Klaus Bathen is the Hauptgeschäftsführer. Christoph Rzisnik is the Kaufmännischer Direktor and Geschäftsführer. Peter Jäger is the Pflegedirektor. Prof. Dr. med. Markus Kohlhaas is the Ärztlicher Direktor. They all work to ensure the hospital runs smoothly. They also ensure patients receive the best possible care.
Georg Arndt is the patient advocate. Lara Siebert, Eva Sack, and Berit Steinhaus handle Beschwerdemanagement and QMB. Dr. med. Michaela Gross leads the quality management department. Meike Rudke is the hospital hygienist. Ulrich Sommer heads the central pharmacy. Andreas Hinzmann leads the social service. Klaus Lutterbey is the deputy nursing director.
The Johanneshaus also works with educational institutions. Dr. J. Frömke teaches at Fachhochschule Dortmund. Several professors have affiliations with various universities. The hospital collaborates with Katholische Hochschule in Köln. They also work with Sysco Gesellschaft. This collaboration creates a training curriculum for doctors. This curriculum is for becoming specialists in internal medicine.
Johanneshaus is involved in open access academic research. From 2000 to 2024, they published 924 publications. 370 of these were open access. This shows their commitment to sharing knowledge. It also improves medical care.
The Johanneshaus is also associated with Johanniter services. These services include medical assistance, care, and support for children and young people. They also provide social support. They offer opportunities for volunteering and training.
As we conclude our visit to the Johanneshaus, remember that this hospital is a beacon of hope. It is a place where dedicated professionals work tirelessly. They provide care, conduct research, and support the community.