Wayne County Hospital

HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UNDERWAY
Wayne County Hospital’s modernization and renovation project moves forward with construction underway later this month. Contractor trailers arrive and the work-site will be established beginning Monday, April 21st.

The primary staging area for all the work trailers will be the hospital’s west parking lot. The majority of this parking area will be closed off to the general public while the hospital is under construction. There will be limited public parking available in this area.

For your convenience, patients and visitors are asked to use the east parking lot when possible, and access the hospital through the Amy Robertson Specialty Clinic entrance. Alternate parking for WCH personnel has been designated at the north Walden Park parking area. As the project progresses, the main hospital entrance on the west side will be inaccessible during some periods of the construction project.

Public safety is a major concern during this time and we ask everyone to be mindful of the construction areas during our building project. Thank you for patience and cooperation as we undergo our renovation.
(Press Release 4/09/08)

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY: All members of the community are warmly invited to join us for our Renovation & Modernization Construction Project Groundbreaking Ceremony:

Built in 1955, WCH has faithfully served the community and provides a full spectrum of health care services. The 53 year old facility will receive considerable upgrades and cost-effective modifications including the renovation of the Emergency Department, the construction of a 19,000 square foot nursing wing addition complete with private rooms and private baths; relocation of the Rehabilitation Department, the renovation of the Imaging Department and significant infrastructure upgrades.

The enhancements reflect the WCH commitment to providing quality health care and will produce an appealing, healing environment to more effectively serve the community for decades to come. We look forward to seeing you at the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, March 7, at 1PM. (Posted 3/03/08)

WCH INTRODUCES NEW HOSPITAL ATTIRE FOR PATIENTS:
Tired of those old, open hospital gowns, that never stayed in place? We’ve heard your concerns. Wayne County Hospital continues to lead the way when it comes to the comfort and care of its clientele and has just introduced the Karen Neuburger hospitalwear ™ for patients. Developed a few years ago, the Karen Nueburger ® product line was created in response to health care organizations’ desire to improve the comfort and dignity of patients while in a hospital setting.

The soft fabric, comfort-inspired garments have performed well went put through rigorous hospital laundry performance tests. In addition to providing comfort, the design offers functional features pertinent to the hospital setting such as full coverage in the back, openings below the neckline, and tie closures along the sleeves to give clinical personnel instant access while maintaining a patient’s comfort, dignity, and privacy. The innovative wrap-around ties make it easy for patients to use and keep in place.

“We are very excited to offer this new style hospitalwear™ to our patients,” said Sheila Mattly, Chief Nursing Officer. “Our hospitalwear™ includes an IV/telemetry gown; a drawstring pant, and a special mammogram gown all created from the Karen Neuburger brand signature soft cotton/poly blend fabrics. Not only are they more comfortable and convenient for the patient, they also give nurses easier access to IV lines, while continuing to provide privacy for the patient.”

Wayne County Hospital continues to focus on patient satisfaction and providing quality care. “Our continued commitment is to enhancing the patient experience and providing a comfortable healing environment. We believe these garments will definitely increase our patients’ comfort during their stay.” said Brian Burnside, CEO. (Press Release 3/03/08)

WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL ADDS HIGH-DEFINITION SURGERY
Patients undergoing surgery at the Wayne County Hospital (WCH) will now have access to one of the most technologically advanced operating facilities in the area. The hospital’s investment in a new, state-of-the art “visualization system” in the operating suite enables physicians to see better and maneuver instruments more easily during minimally invasive surgery. “This new high-definition digital imaging provides very clear, detailed pictures for our surgeons,” says CEO, Brian Burnside. The operating room is outfitted with a Stryker tower, high definition cameras and plasma monitors providing a more efficient environment for surgical procedures.

This advanced medical technology provides WCH surgeons the ideal environment for minimally invasive, camera-assisted laparoscopic surgeries including cholesystectomy (gall bladder surgery), hernia repair, nephrectomy, anti-reflux surgery and colon resections. Minimally invasive surgery is typically less traumatic than conventional open surgery, as the patient requires only small incisions and the use of a scope to see the interior of the body.

WCH is committed to providing the community with the highest level of healthcare. The upgrade of our surgical suite will help reduce patient time in the operating room, result in shorter hospital stays and reduce procedural costs while increasing the productivity of our hospital. “From a surgical and technological perspective, this enhancement allows us to do some cases we might not have been able to do before. The state-of-the-art optics are superb,” said Dr. William Stanley. “For our patients, it means they will find the most progressive health care available in their own community. We are excited to offer such an advanced surgical setting at Wayne County Hospital,” said CEO, Brian Burnside. (Press Release 2/25/08)

HOSPICE PRESENTS CHECK TO WCH: Hospice of Central Iowa presented the Wayne County Hospital with a gift in the amount of $30,000 to go toward the development of a designated Special Care Hospice Suite as part of the renovation project. These generous funds will go a long way in providing enhanced comfort for Hospice patients and their families. (Posted 10/24/07)

NEW PHYSICIANS READY TO START: The Wayne County Hospital Board, Administration and Medical Staff are pleased to announce the addition of doctors Allan Hornell, MD and Jennnifer Charron, MD. Currently completing the Mercy / Mayo Family Practice Residency program in Des Moines, this married couple will join the WCH medical team and begin seeing patients at the Wayne Family Medical Center July 30th, as family practice physicans. Appointments for Dr. Hornell and Dr. Charron may be made by calling the Wayne Family Medical Center at 641-872-2063.

DENTAL CLINIC UPDATE: The Wayne County Hospital Board is pleased to announce that John E. Mey, D.D.S. will begin his dental practice in Corydon starting August 1st. Dr. Mey will provide complete family dental care at the Prairie Trails Family Dental Clinic. He brings more than 18 years of experience to this practice and is trained in sedation, cosmetic dentistry, invisalign, dental implants and endodontics. Dr. Mey is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Dentistry. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mey call 800-580-2514 or 641-872-2514.

WCH PRESENTS QUALITY AT IHA FORUM: WCH CEO, Brian Burnside and CQO, Sally Stanley, ARNP, presented quality improvements at the Iowa Hospital Association Critical Access Forum held March 7th. WCH was invited to present after performing average or better on 100 percent of quailty monitors presented in the Iowa Collaborative (IHC) 2006 Annual Report. Read about WCH Quality Improvement here. (Posted 3/07/07)

WCH APPOINTS NEW CHIEF NURSING OFFICER : Wayne County Hospital (WCH) is pleased to announce the selection of Sheila Mattly, RN, as the new Chief Nursing Officer to lead the WCH nursing division. Selected from an excellent slate of highly qualified candidates, Ms. Mattly brings to the position 14 years of nursing experience. She has been with WCH for 10 years, most recently serving as Infection Control Officer and School Nurse, and also serves as the Vice Chair to the Wayne County Board of Public Health. Ms. Mattly shared her conviction to quality care and the importance of compassion. Brian Burnside, CEO says, “Her enthusiasm, experience and professionalism bring a new level of leadership to the nursing department. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Mattly to her new position. She plans on being an active member of the WCH team and help guide WCH in our growth and dedication to the patients we serve.” Ms. Mattly and her husband, Mike, are the proud parents of son, Nicolas (8), and enjoy living in the country. Ms. Mattly can be reached at Wayne County Hospital (641)872-2260 ext: 228, and via email at smattly@mercydesmoines.org. (Posted 1/11/07)

RENOVATION NEWS:
The renovation project continues to gain momentum. At the October 15th Board Meeting the Board of Directors approved a series of motions further setting the stage for this future development. Among the motions was the approval of the proposed construction/renovation budget at $5.8 million, and approval of the project scope and design. (Posted 10/22/07)

At a special Board session held August 2006, the Board of Directors selected Septagon Construction Co., Inc., and RDG Planning & Design to become our partners in designing a renovation to the Emergency Department and an addition of private inpatient rooms. The conversion of the existing semi-private to private rooms is expected to include dedicated hospice rooms and reconstruction of the OB Department. We are currently in the planning stages of this project. Group meetings with each department involved have been held to determine the exact needs for each area. The conceptual drawings have been reviewed and adjusted. The final plans are being laid out by the architect for review and presentation to the Board of Trustees. (Posted 11/03/06)

At the December 18, 2006, Board meeting, the Board of Directors considered and approved the following motions for the WCH administration to pursue:
1. Request clarification from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) re: reimbursement percentage on the nursing wing/ private room addition.
2. Request clearance from the Iowa CON (Certificate of Need) Board for non-reviewability.
3. Initiate preliminary fundraising efforts.
4. Continue design process to next level of detail and negotiate future fees.
5. Request assistance of Mercy / ICE Technologies to develop IT recommendation within 90 days.
6. Identify potential parties that may be affected by the final design.
7. Request engineer consultation re: infrastructure (to include plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and IT considerations) (Posted 12/22/06)

DENTAL CLINIC: Upon the retirement of Dr. DuBay, the Wayne County Hospital purchased the Corydon Dental Practice. This endeavor is part of a community wide effort to continue providing dental services in Wayne County. Prospective dentists are currently being interviewed for the practice. For questions regarding your records or work in progress please contact the Corydon Medical Clinic at 641-872-2116. (Posted 11/03/06)