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In an effort to reduce unnecessary doctor visits and help our patients receive specialized care faster, we're opening Intermountain Southwest Ortho Urgent Care clinic within the Health and Performance Center on the St George Regional Hospital campus in St George, UT. “When you get injured often the first instinct is to go to the emergency room where you will receive great treatment, but likely be referred to an orthopedist for follow up care,” said Warren Butterfield, MD, Intermountain Healthcare orthopedic surgeon. “Our goal is for patients to skip the extra step and expense of a trip to the emergency room and come straight to us.” Because it is an urgent care clinic, the cost for care can be far more affordable than care in the emergency room. Dr. Butterfield hopes this will be a better option for those with high deductible plans or no insurance at all. The clinic will be open in the evening hours and on Saturdays as a convenient option for those injured outside of normal business hours. We plan to open other ortho urgent care clinics in other parts of Utah in the future.
Intermountain American Fork Hospital in American Fork, UT, Orem Community Hospital in Orem, UT, Spanish Fork Hospital in Spanish Fork, UT and Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, UT have contributed more than $60,000 to several community organizations in Utah County in 2022. These funds support several initiatives from behavioral health needs, social determinants of health, education scholarships and healthcare screenings for underserved populations. “We know how our mental well-being plays a role in our physical health,” said Kyle Hansen, Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital administrator. “More than ever, attention to behavioral health needs to keep growing.” #mentalhealth #communityimpact
We cut the ribbon for a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in St George, UT to kick-off St George Regional Hospital’s Health Fair on Saturday, September 17th at 6pm. The center will be known as Intermountain Surgery Center – St George and will offer same-day urology and orthopedic surgeries in four specialized operating rooms. It will also include diagnostic and preventive procedures outside of the traditional hospital setting – making it more convenient for patients as well as more affordable, while maintaining high-quality surgical outcomes. “I’m excited to work in a facility that will be streamlined with the latest technology and designed for specific surgeries,” said Dr. Jordan Ash, anesthesiologist and medical director for the ASC. “This will also help lower the cost for some of our most common orthopedic surgeries."
Join us at the St George Regional Hospital Hiring Event! Recruiters and Hiring Managers will be available to discuss open positions, assist you with the application process, conduct interviews, and extend same-day job offers successful candidates. Date: October 6, 2022 Time: 3pm - 6pm Location: Intermountain Cancer Center of St George (Building #7, 600 S Medical Center Drive, St George, UT 84790) Come explore what a career with Intermountain Healthcare could offer you! Featured Positions: • Advanced Practice Providers • EKG Techs • Environmental Services / Housekeeping • Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) • Patient Care Techs / CNAs • Physical Therapists • Registered Nurses • Social Workers • Speech Therapists • Surgical Technologists / OR Techs Learn more about our hiring event here: https://bit.ly/stgeorgehiringevent102022 Questions? Please contact: recruitment@imail.org | 801.442.2100
As we celebrate National Surgical Technologists Week, we honor our Surgical Technologists across Intermountain Healthcare. From knee replacements to c-sections and open-heart surgeries, our Surgical Technologists are crucial in making the operating room run efficiently while simultaneously keeping patient safety top-of-mind. We appreciate you, today and every day!
Six Intermountain Healthcare hospitals have been recognized by the Utah Safety Council with the Award of Merit for outstanding safety performance: McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, UT; Park City Hospital in Park City, UT; Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, UT; Cedar City Hospital in Cedar City, UT; Fillmore Community Hospital in Fillmore, UT; and St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, UT. The Utah Safety Council also gave our Courier Services the Occupational Seat Belt Award for 100% seat belt usage. To receive the Award of Merit, your safety incident rate must be lower than the industry national average, you must demonstrate continuous improvement or sustained levels of excellence, and you must have essential elements of a safety program in place. A special thank you to all of our caregivers for always keeping safety a top priority! #safety #qualitycare
September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month. Suicide is something that impacts all of us, whether we've treated patients after a suicide attempt, lost a loved one or colleague to suicide, been a listening ear for someone in a dark place, or have been in that place ourselves. “When it comes to taking steps to prevent suicide, there’s no wrong door,” says Dr. Anne Pendo, who chairs our Caregiver Wellbeing Committee and is our senior medical director for provider experience. “Everything from crisis lines, to EAP, to peer counseling, to simply inviting someone to lunch once a week are all ways we can help prevent suicides." We can take steps to prevent suicide every day, not just when someone is in crisis. Emily Stirling, our caregiver social well-being director, emphasizes taking time to connect with each other, checking in, and reinforcing that it’s ok not to be ok, are key to preventing suicide. Need additional support? Help is available - you can call or text 988 at any time: https://988lifeline.org/
Our spine program at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, UT earned a rare "no findings" report from the Joint Commission in August! Many of the program’s processes were at an Advanced Certification level, according to the reviewer, who observed high levels of collaboration and a passion for patient care. She also praised the team’s great documentation, its culture of process improvement, and the way education is systematized. “This was my first experience with a Joint Commission survey,” said John Macfarlane, MD, associate medical director. “As I spent the day with the surveyor, I was in awe of our great team. The surveyor interviewed, quizzed, and questioned caregivers from each part of the spine patient’s journey—the pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative care areas. Each caregiver spoke knowledgeably and passionately about the great care they provide for our patients. I’m grateful to be a part of this team and thank the team members for their ongoing contributions to our program.”
As we kick off Environmental Services Week, we recognize our dedicated Environmental Services / Housekeeping team members across Intermountain Healthcare who work diligently to ensure our facilities are clean, safe places to deliver and receive care. You play a vital role in the healing process for our patients while also making sure our operations run smoothly day-in and day-out. We couldn't do it without you!
Classic Air Medical and Intermountain Healthcare have opened a new helicopter medical transport base on the Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital campus in Richfield, UT to enhance medical transport services for area residents. The flight team will be on duty around the clock to coordinate care seamlessly with Sevier County EMS ground ambulance team, as well as emergency room staff to enhance critical care, when needed. “We’re excited to team with Classic Air Medical to add this service for our patients,” said Brent Schmidt, administrator of Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital. “Bringing the resources and expertise of Classic Air to our community enhances our ability to provide patients with the highest quality care possible.” Classic Air Medical, an Intermountain Healthcare company, provides air medical support from 22 bases across the Rocky Mountains and Desert Southwest with coverage from New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho.
