Morton Hospital Implemented the patient-centered family care model, which included purchasing comfort furniture for visiting family members. G. Parker Peresko, DPM, received the Excellence in Healthcare Award for quality patient care. Received the Foundation for Health Care Quality’s Trailblazer Award for exemplary work in adherence to best practices. Purchased new waiting room furniture for the Emergency Department and quiet room. Began a multiyear patient room upgrade project. New and noteworthy in 2024 Facilities and engineering Hired outside landscaper for hospital and clinic grounds project. Completed a soft remodel of three Emergency Department treatment rooms. Converted office space into expanded physical therapy treatment area. Added several automatic door buttons to assist patients and staff with mobility issues. Installed ceiling-mounted patient lifts in two patient rooms. Removed trees in front of Mossyrock Clinic to improve visibility. Hospital equipment purchased New Respiratory Therapy Department treadmill. Operating room lights. Surgery Department instrument sterilization equipment. New airway system with video and bronchoscopy capability. Recruitments, promotions and team developments Shelly Cheney was promoted to Clinic Manager for the Randle and Packwood clinics. Laura Glass, RN, was promoted to Director of Patient Care Services. Janice Cramer was promoted to Patient Access and HIM Manager. Tiffiny Young was promoted to Billing Supervisor. Jessica Niedert was promoted to Business Office Manager. Katelin Forrest was promoted to Human Resources Manager. Surveys and inspections Successful DNV survey and reaccreditation of Morton Hospital. Successful Washington State Department of Health (DOH) medical laboratory inspection. Successful DOH survey in Mammography. Successful DOH survey in CT. 4 MYARBORHEALTH.ORG
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