Hamilton’s new Meds2Go service. Receiving medications before being discharged is a welcome convenience for many patients. Hamilton Medical Center Participates in Infant Safe Sleep Program Hamilton Medical Center participates in the Georgia Safe to Sleep Campaign, a program that provides infant sleep safety education to parents. As part of the program, families of infants born at Hamilton receive an informational book and an infant gown that says ”This side up” on the front side and “Please turn me over” on the back. Hamilton Emergency Medical Services Implements New Cutting-Edge Resuscitation Technology Hamilton Emergency Medical Services recently installed new Zoll X Series® monitor-defibrillators in all of its ambulances. The Zoll X is the first monitor/ defibrillator with integrated Wi-Fi. It combines defibrillation, pacing, and CPR quality improvement with advanced monitoring parameters. Awards and Recognitions Hamilton Health Care System continues to achieve awards, accreditations, and national recognition in a variety of areas. Hamilton Medical Center Receives Medical Excellence Awards from CareChex® Hamilton Medical Center recently received several Medical Excellence awards through CareChex – a division of Comparion®. Hamilton Medical Center ranks number one in the market (including the Chattanooga area) for medical excellence in Overall Hospital Care, Cardiac Care, Heart Failure Treatment, Interventional Coronary Care, Joint Replacement, and Major Orthopedic Surgery. CareChex is an independent company that recognizes the nation’s best performers on various measures of quality relating to process of care, outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Hamilton Emergency Medical Services Honored with Mission: Lifeline® EMS Achievement Award Hamilton Medical Center recently received the Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Award for implementing specific quality measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of heart attack patients. Hamilton Medical Center Awarded National Stroke Care Recognition Hamilton Medical Center recently received the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Hamilton Medical Center Received Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll The Georgia Department of Public Health, in association with the Georgia Healthcare Associated Infections Advisory Committee, awarded Hamilton Medical Center with membership in the Georgia Honor Roll for Antibiotic Stewardship for Acute Care Hospitals in honor of Hamilton’s educational program “Rethinking Antimicrobial Stewardship” presented by James Sizemore, MD, infectious disease specialist. Hamilton Medical Center’s Lab Earned AABB Accreditation Hamilton Medical Center’s blood bank received AABB accreditation for Blood Bank Transfusions and Tissue Implantation Services. Accreditation follows an intensive, on-site assessment by specially trained AABB assessors and establishes that the level of technical and administrative performance within the facility meets or exceeds the standards set by AABB. Hamilton Medical Center Receives Award for Hamilton Health Magazine Hamilton Medical Center received the Georgia Hospital Association’s Georgia Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations Target Award for its Hamilton Health magazine. The magazine was recognized at the highest level in the External Newsletters and Magazines category. Investing in the Latest Technology Hamilton Health Care System has earned a reputation for leading the way with the latest technological advances. In 2016, Hamilton invested $28 million in approved capital upgrades, $12 million in new clinical and diagnostic equipment, and $16 million in facilities enhancements. Serving the Community Hamilton takes great pride in our community. In 2016, Hamilton contributed over $42 million in service to the community through direct patient care and education, screenings, and support activities. Every year Hamilton provides vital medical services to thousands of patients who are without the means to pay for the care they receive. This “uncompensated care” is defined as the sum of the health system’s non-reimbursed services and charity care of over $27.5 million, plus other below-cost payments of $12.9 million. New and Enhanced Services Bradley Wellness Center Expansion Complete Bradley Wellness Center recently completed a major expansion and renovation. The 11,000 square foot, $5 million project included lobby upgrades, a new cycle studio, a new mind/body studio, a new LifeFit studio (high-intensity functional training), new exercise equipment, a new cardiac rehabilitation space, a new Hamilton Spine Health and Sport area with a biomechanics lab, and a new massage therapy space. Hamilton Neurosurgery and Spine Center Opens a Practice in Calhoun Hamilton Neurosurgery and Spine Center- Dalton expanded to open an office in Calhoun, Georgia, located at 1060 Red Bud Road. The practice offers a wide range of services focused on spine care, including diagnostics for early detection and prevention, as well as minimally invasive non-surgical and surgical options. Hamilton Begins New Discharge Prescription Service Hamilton Medical Center patients may now have their prescriptions filled and delivered to their hospital room through
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