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Ideals of Kitasato University Hospital
Leading regional healthcare as a general hospital
Opened in 1971, the hospital has followed the ideals of patient-centered care and collaborative medical practice in fulfilling our role as aplace for the medical education and training of the university’s students and graduates, as well as an advanced treatment hospital providing
regional healthcare and advanced medicine. We will continue to pursue improvements in the quality of medical care, safety and patient
services.

Philosophy of Kitasato University Hospital
The teachings of the founder of Kitasato University, Dr. Shibasaburo Kitasato, which became manifest over his lifetime, have beensummarized in the following four principles of Kitasato University’s philosophy.
Investigate with a pioneering spirit (The spirit of development)
Be appreciative in your dealings with people (The spirit of appreciation)
Pursue practical science with wisdom (The spirit of wisdom and practicality)
Persist with an indomitable spirit (An unwavering and indomitable spirit)
In order to realize the founding philosophy of Kitasato University where medical science and healthcare are practiced, Kitasato University
Hospital fosters the ideals of patient-centered care and collaborative medical practice, aiming to respect the human rights of our patients andto implement safe, trustworthy and advanced medical care.
We work with our patients to provide comprehensive team medicine involving regional medical professionals to achieve healthy and happy
lifestyles.

The basic policy of Kitasato University Hospital
Respect for patients’ rights
We promote collaborative medical practice, fully respecting the rights of patients and working in partnership with patients, their families, andother healthcare professionals.
Providing advanced medicine
We implement comprehensive team medicine integrating the strengths of health practitioners, providing high-quality, safe and trusted medical
care.
Contributing to the regional healthcare community
Fulfilling the role of a regional general hospital, we work with related institutions to provide treatment and maintain an information network.
Promoting education and research
We conduct clinical education and research activities in the field of life science, striving to develop outstanding personnel and improve thewelfare of humanity.
Promoting international academic exchange
We promote international academic exchanges of medical personnel with an international perspective, contributing to the improvement of
medical technology.

Establishing a stable business foundation and a safe work environment
We aim for balanced management of the hospital, striving to create a friendly and rewarding workplace.

International exchange initiatives
Kitasato University Hospital inaugurated the International Academic Exchange Committee in 1994 to promote international academic
exchange. We have looked to the international perspective, and have undertaken activities contributing to promote international academic
exchanges regarding medical technology and medical research, and to improve medical technology.
So far, we have signed academic exchange agreements with three overseas universities, and have dispatched academic exchange missions
abroad, and brought in trainees.
In addition, throughout the year, we bring in many trainees from foreign countries. These overseas trainees are engaged in medical andresearch activities in line with the training goals of Kitasato University Hospital.

Overseas academic exchange activities
Kitasato University Hospital has signed an academic exchange agreement with Jilin University in China (Changchun, Jilin province). We
bring in several overseas trainees every year, and once a year we dispatch an academic exchange mission to conduct lectures and training
activities in China. We have also signed academic exchange agreements with Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University in China(Shanghai) and Siriraj Hospital Affiliated to Mahidol University in Thailand.
In 2019, an overseas trainee from Saudi Arabia came to Japan to be trained at Kitasato University Hospital, as part of “Saudi-Japan Vision2030”, an exchange program signed between Japan and Saudi Arabia conducted by cooperation experts in the medical and healthdisciplines.
Also, the nursing department conducts a nursing exchange once a year with the nurses of the Mayo Clinic in the U.S.

Examples of overseas universities and hospitals whose trainees we have received
China

Jilin University
Fudan University Huashan Hospital
Xinjiang Medical University
Beijing Friendship Hostpital, Capital Medical University
Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital

TaiwanChi Mei Hospital
Taipei City HospitalIndonesia

Hasanuddin University
University of Indonesia
Fatmawati HospitalThailandThammasat University
Mahidol University

Saudi Arabia

Khamis Mushayt Hospital

Egypt

Mansoura University

U.S.A.

Mayo Clinic

Germany

Heinrich-Heine University
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

New Medical Technology Overseas Training Program
Since 2000, Kitasato University Hospital has set up a subsidy program for young doctors and medical staff hoping to be trained at overseas
training establishments, with a goal of innovating highly advanced medical technology, and has recommended in acquiring highly advanced
medical technology abroad.

Utilizing Clinical Training Program By Foreign Doctors
There are currently 24 clinical training instructors at Kitasato University Hospital, instructing foreign doctors by utilizing clinical training
program. In 2019, 3 foreign doctors were trained by utilizing this program.

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History
April 1971

Permission to open 13 departments and 1,051 beds

July 1971

OpeningJune 1979

Approved as 3rd Emergency Medical Institution

December 1985

Approved as Specially Approved Health Insurance Medical Institution

April 1986

Opened Emergency and critical care building (currently Building No.2)
Number of beds permitted changed to 1,069

December 1993

Approved as Special Functioning Hospital

November 1996

Designated as Regional Disaster Base Hospital

February 1997

Selected as AIDS Treatment Base Hospital

April 1998

Added new building (Building No.1, currently East Building)Opened Cardiovascular Center, Respiratory Center, Cerebrovascular Center, Perinatal-Maternal and Child Center, Set
up Kitasato University Healthcare CenterMay 1999

Opened General Rehabilitation Center

April 2001

Designated as Secondary Radiation Medical Facility

April 2002

Added Pediatric Surgery to departments (24 in total)

November 2002

Set up Palliative Office

April 2003

Set up Medical Safety Control Office, Genetic Examination Department, opened Patient Counseling CounterMay 2003

Introduced Comprehensive Evaluation by Diagnosis Procedure Combination (DPC)

August 2003

Number of beds permitted changed to 1,033

September 2003

Approved as Hospital Functional Assessment (No. JC40)

October 2003

Set up Operating Strategy Planning Office

April 2004

Designated as Managed Clinical Training HospitalMay 2004

Set up Health Insurance Treatment Planning Office

October 2004

Set up Outpatient Chemotherapy Center Department

January 2005

Designated as Comprehensive Perinatal-Maternal and Child Medical Center

April 2006

Set up Medical Transplantation Support Office, Apoplexy Examination Department, Nursing V System, Basic fee forhospital admission approved by “7 to 1”, Set up General Medicine Department

July 2006

Reorganized Medical Information Control Office, Patient Support Center, Clinical Training Center

January 2007

Designated as Regional Center for Cancer Care

April 2007

Set up Infection Control Office

April 2008

Changed name to The Kitasato Institute Kitasato University Hospital

April 2009

Set up Career Development Center

August 2010

Set up Radiological Diagnostic Imaging Department, Radiation Treatment Department

January 2011

Set up RST/RRT Office

March 2011

Set up Nursing Collaboration CenterMay 2014

Opening of new hospital (currently Main Building)August 2017

Completed Clinical Education Research Building (IPE Building)

December 2017

Approved as International Standard “ISO15189 (Clinical Laboratory - Specific requirements regarding quality andcompetency)”

April 2018

Designated as Cancer Genome Medical Cooperation Hospital

February 2020

Designated as Training Institution Designated for Specified Act Training

March 2020

Closing of Kitasato University East Hospital

April 2020

Opening of West Building

April 2020

Number of beds permitted changed to 1,135 (General beds: 1,093, Psychiatric beds: 42)

April 2020

Designated as Regional Center for Cancer Care (Advanced type)May 2020

Approved as Priority Medical Institution for COVID-19 [Kanagawa Model](utilizing former Kitasato University East
Hospital facilities)

August 2020

Designated as Kanagawa Prefecture Nuclear Emergency Hub Hospital

Building overview
Number of beds permitted

1,185 (General beds: 1,143, Psychiatric beds: 42)* As of November 1st 2021

Main building

1 basement floor, 14 floors above ground, roof-top helipad, reinforced concrete structure, partly steel
construction, seismic isolation
Total floor area: 92,734 m2

West Building

4 floors above ground, 1 penthouse, steel construction, seismic isolation
Total floor area: 10,747 m2

East Building

1 basement floor, 8 floors above ground, steel-reinforced concrete structure, partly steel construction
seismic isolation
Total floor area: 22,613 m2

Department Overview
Departments
Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Cardiovascular Medicine, Nephrology, Hematology, Neurology, Rheumatology and
Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Medicine, Neuropsychiatry, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Oncology, General and Gastroenterological
Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery,
Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Urology, Genecology, Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Dentistry,
Rehabilitation, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, General Medicine, Genetics

Centers and Others
Perinatal-Maternal and Child Care Center, Emergency and Disaster Medical Center, Gastrointestinal Center, Cardiovascular Center,
Respiratory Center, Apoplexy Center, Rehabilitation Center, Neuropsychiatric Disorder Medical Center, Dementing Disorder Medical Center,
Dysequilibrium Center, Intractable Disease Treatment Research Center, Surgical Operation Center, Intensive Care Center, Multidisciplinary
Cancer Care and Treatment Center, Hemodialysis and Apheresis, Endoscopy Center, Interventional Radiology Center

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General Medicine

Breast and Thyroid Surgery

Gastroenterology

Cardiovascular Surgery

Endocrinology and Metabolism

Thoracic Surgery

Cardiovascular Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery

Nephrology

Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

Hematology

Neurosurgery

Neurology

Ophthalmology

Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases

Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Respiratory Medicine

Urology

Neuropsychiatry

Obstetrics

Dermatology

Gynecology

Diagnostic Radiology

Anesthesiology

Radiation Oncology

Dentistry

General and Gastroenterological Surgery

Pediatrics

Centers and Others
Perinatal-Maternal and Child Care Center

Genetics

Pediatric Surgery

Outpatient Japanese-Oriental (Kampo) Medicine Service

Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery

Outpatient Midwifery Service

Emergency and Disaster Medical Center

Bone Bank (KUBB)

Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Center and Treatment Center

Dysequilibrium Center

Examination Hours
First Visit

8:20 - 11 a.m. (Reception Hours) (Open Gate Hour: 7:30 a.m.)Re-visit

Call Reservation Center at 042-778-8855

Holidays

Second and Fourth Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, and New Year's Holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)

Visiting Hours
Ward
General Ward

Visiting Hours
Weekdays

Japanese

2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

(including Obstetrics.EICU / Emergency Wards)

Holidays

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Pediatric Ward, NICU, GCU

Weekdays
Holidays

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

PICU

Weekdays
Holidays

3:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

GICU

Weekdays
Holidays

4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

[Weekdays] Mondays - Fridays[Holidays] Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3)* This shall not apply for those being directed at the ward.
* Use the after-hours entrance for outside visiting hours. (by Emergency)

When you visit
Register at the Visitors Reception located in the front entrance, and wear a visitor’s badge before the visit.
Visitors at the Pediatric Ward are restricted to parents (or guardians) in principle.
Flowering potted plants and humidifiers are prohibited for hygienic control reason. Consult the ward staff for fresh flowers.
Refrain from visiting with a large number of people at a time.
Present the parking ticket at the Visitors Reception if you come by car. The parking fee is 300yen between 30 minutes and 7 hours.
As some of the belongings cannot be brought in, consult the ward staff beforehand.
Visiting is prohibited in principle for those with the following conditions. Should you have any exceptional circumstances, consult the ward
staff beforehand.
1) Elementary School Children and under
2) Those being affected with infectious gastroenteritis such as influenza and norovirus, epidemic viral disease such as measles,
chicken pox, rubella, and mumps, and other infections
3) Those with diarrhea and fever

Meals for those with religious and other dietary restrictions
Please understand that we cannot sufficiently respond to meals for those with religious and other dietary restrictions.
No separate dishes, cooking tools and kitchens are provided.
Alcohol is used to sterilize tools for hygienic reasons.
Also, please kindly note that there are certain meals we cannot respond to, or that will be different from the prior notice.

1-15-1, Kitazato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0375, Japan
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Main Building
14F
13F-7F
6F

Special Ward
West Ward, East Ward
Maternity, Maternal Fetal ICU, Delivery room
Pediatrics, Growing Care Unit, Pediatric High Care Unit, Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU
Kitasato Classroom, Rehabilitation
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5F

Machine room

4F

Surgical Operation Center, Anesthesiology, ME
Sterilization Material Management Center
Emergncy Department Inpatient Unit, Emergency ICU, General ICU, Interventional Radiology Center

3F

Ophthalmology, Brest and Thyroid Surgery, Urology, Dermatology
Obstetrics, Gynecology, Dentistry, Pediatrics, Genetics, Dysequilibrium Center, Palliative Care Center
Endoscopy Center, Hemodialysis and Apheresis, Pathology, Clinical Lecture Room

2F

Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Internal Medicine
General Surgery, Skin Care, Blood Sampling, Physiological Examination
Multidisciplinary Cancer Care and Treatment Center, Regenerative Medicinal Center, Transplant Medical Support,
Blood Transfusion Depertment, Clinical Laboratory, Chemotherapy Preparation Room

1F

General Medicine, Orthopedic surgery, Patient Administration
Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Radiology, Admissions, Total Support Center, Pharmacy
Emergency and Disaster Medical Center After - Hours Entrance, Emergency and Disaster Medical Center,CT and MRI, Building Security Control Center, Café, Keyaki Salon

B1F

Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine
Drug Information and Management, Mortuary
Nutrition

East Building
8F
7F-4F

Clinical Trial Center, Ethical Review Office, Clinical Research Support Office, Staff Lounge
South Ward, North Ward

3F

Management Division, Special Conference Room, Conference room1-4

2FManagement Division

1F

Lounge, Convenience Store, Medical Supply Store, Flower Shop, Book store, Beauty Salon, Barber Shop,
Lecture Room, Management Division

B1F

Nursery for sick kids, Janitor's room, Management Division, PassagewayWest Building
4F

Control Department, Total Support Center, Training Center for Nurse Designated Procedures, Conference Room 5 - 7

3F

3H Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular Prevention Division, Rehabilitation Ward

2F

Psychiatric Occupational Therapy Room, Neuropsychiatry Ward

1F

Neurology, Neuropsychiatry, Clinical Psychology Room, Emergency Room, Home Care Support Division for Children

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Kitasato University Hospital
1-15-1, Kitazato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0375, Japan
TEL: +81-(0)42-778-8111 (Reception)

By RailShinjuku Sta. - Sagami-Ono Sta. (40 min. needed)
At Shinjuku Station, take an express train of the Odakyu line, get off at Sagami-Ono Station, and exit the north gate.
Haneda airport - Sagami-Ono Sta.
by airport bus (75-105 min. needed)by train (80 min. needed)
Haneda airport Sagami-Ono Station
Haneda airport (Keihin Electric Express line)
Sagami-Ono Station

Yokohama Station (express train of the Sotetsu line)

Yamato Station (Odakyu line)

Sagami-Ono Sta. - Kitasato Univ. (25 min. needed)
Take a bus at the No. 1 bus stop of the Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu bus, and get off at the Kitasato University bus stop. A bus bound for theKitasato University Hospital or the south gate of Sagamihara Station via the Kitasato University is also available at the No. 1 bus stop.
Yokohama Sta. - Sagamihara Sta. (40 min. needed)
At JR Yokohama Station, take a rapid train of the Yokohama line, get off at Sagamihara Station, and exit the south gate.
Sagamihara Sta. - Kitasato Univ. (25 min. needed)

Take a bus bound for Sagami-Ono Station at the No. 2 bus stop of the Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu bus, and get off at the Kitasato University bus
stop.

By CarMain Building Front Entrance
Access for

Outpatients, Visitors

Operating hours

7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

* On holidays 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
East Building Bus Side Entrance
Access for

Outpatients, Visitors

Operating hours

7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

* Visitors reception for inpatients in the East Building is done at the Main Building.
* Closed on holidays.
East Building Parking Space Side Entrance
Access for

Outpatients, Visitors

Operating hours

7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

* Visitors reception for inpatients in the East Building is done at the Main Building.
* Closed on holidays.
West Building Entrance
Access for

Outpatients, Visitors

Operating hours

7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

* Visitors reception for inpatients in the West Building is done at the Main Building.
* Closed on holidays.
Main Building West Side Entrance (Emergency After-hours Entrance)
Access for

Ambulance, After-hours Visitors

Operating hours

24 hours

* Used when the front entrance is closed.
Go straight down the entrance and take an elevator for visitors to go to wards.

By Bicycle and Motorcycle
Cycle Parking Spaces for Visitors

By Taxi
Taxi Stand

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Kitasato University Kitasato Institute Hospital
Providing Compassionate, Patient-centered Healthcare
The forerunner of Kitasato Institute Hospital was Tsukushigaoka Yojoen, establishedby Shibasaburo Kitasato in 1893. Under the motto "Practical and Compassionate
Care," the Hospital's fundamental policy rests on four pillars: clinical medicine,
education, research, and crisis management. On this basis the Hospital is engaged
in comprehensive healthcare from preventive medicine to the research,development, and provision of cutting-edge healthcare, as well as Oriental medicine.
The Hospital has built a good collaborative relationship with regional healthcare
institutions, corporations and other organizations, working together as a team, and it
actively contributes to regional healthcare.

Kitasato University Medical Center
Contributing to the Community through Team Medicine
Established in 1989 in a verdant setting, and embracing compassionate treatment as
its motto, the Hospital offers safe, leading-edge healthcare and healing. It practices
team medicine by collaborating physicians and medical staff and, as acomprehensive medical-care educational institution, the Hospital continues to
educate and train future generations of medical practitioners. Further, by maintaining
the most advanced medical equipment, by providing a fully developed medical
environment, and in other ways, the Hospital contributes to, and supports, thehealthcare of the regional community.

Kitasato University Oriental Medicine Research Center
Oriental Medicine Research Center: A pioneer in exploring the wisdom of Oriental
medicine
Since its establishment in 1972, the Center has played a pioneering role in the studyof Oriental medicine. In 1986, it became the first Japanese institution to be
designated as a WHO Collaborating Center for Traditional Medicine. In the clinicaldepartment featuring Kampo (Japanese herbal) medicine and acupuncture, expertson Oriental medicine practice patient-focused treatments with a “human” touch. The
Center will continue to focus on research, using Western medicine to complement
Oriental medicine, to realize comprehensive healthcare practiced at an even higher
level.

1-15-1, Kitazato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0375, Japan
Tel: +81-(0)42-778-8111 (Reception)

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