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THE • MOSES • H • CONE ® MEMORIAL* HOSPITAL July 1988 Medical Board Announces New Officers Norman Mayer, M.D., has been named President of the Medical Board of The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Additional Medical Board officer appointments for this year include Christian J. Streck, M.D., as President- Elect; Jerome Ruskin, M.D., as Vice President; and David M. Keller, M.D., as Secretary. Clinton Young, M.D., has been elected as a new member to the Board from Medical Service replacing David Sillmon, M.D. Karl L. Barkley, M.D., has been appointed as the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology succeeding Julian Barker, M.D. Dr. Mayer joined the Moses Cone Hospital Emergency Medical Staff in 1981 as the Medical Director. He earned his medical degree from Bowman Gray School of Medicine, and completed his residency at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Dr. Streck has been a member of the surgical staff at Moses Cone Hospital since 1978. He received his medical degree from the University of Florida, School of Medicine, and completed his surgical residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ruskin joined the internal medicine staff here in 1970. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York, and completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Barkley joined the staff at Moses Cone Hospital in 1967. He attended the University of North Carolina, School of Medicine and completed his residency at the North Carolina Memorial Hospital. JCAHO Awards Accreditation Dr. Keller first joined the staff at Moses Cone Hospital in 1977 after completing his residency training here. He received his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, before coming to Moses Cone Hospital. BY: ELLEN GREGORY The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital and Greensboro Hospital have been awarded Certificates of Accreditation for a three year period by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO). Three years is the longest accreditation awarded by JCAHO, and it confirms Moses Cone Hospital's and Greensboro Hospital's efforts to provide quality health care. To become accredited, Moses Cone and Greensboro Hospital voluntarily requested an on-site evaluation by JCAHO surveyors who applied standards designed to enhance quality patient care and the safety of the environment in which that care is provided. These national standards represent a consensus among health care professionals and are periodically updated to reflect changes in health care delivery. The JCAHO survey team consists of health care pro fessionals trained to evaluate the hospital's efforts to provide quality care. The surveyors also consult with the professional and administrative staffs to help them in their efforts to continually improve patient care. The accreditation, based on realistic, nationally recognized standards, may facilitate the recruitment standards or certification of professional staff members. It demonstrates a commitment to quality patient care. JCAHO is a private, nonprofit organization created by and composed of health care professionals. It is governed by a board of commissioners whose members are appointed by the American College of Surgeons, American College of Physicians, American Dental Association, American Hospital Association, and the American Medical Association. A public tTiCroDer is appomteu oy inc Board of Commissioners to represent consumer concerns. Dr. Young has been practicing at Moses Cone Hospital since 1979. A graduate of the University of Virginia Medical School, he completed residencies at the Medical University of South Carolina and the Arizona Health Sciences Center. REVIEW Moses Cone Hospital 1200 North Elm Street Greensboro, North Carolina 27401-1020 Address Correction Requested Non Profit Org. Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Permit No 195 Greensboro, N.C. Melody Schell, Editor Emergency and Endoscopy Project to Begin BY: KATHRYN SCOTT "We plan to begin in August of 1988 to renovate and expand the Emergency Services Department and begin construction on the new Endoscopy Suite," explained Ken Boggs, Vice President of Patient Care Management. Current plans are for both projects to be completed in eight to nine months. The renovation and expansion of both the Emergency Services Department and the Endoscopy Suite are projects that will be completed in phases to assure that the present services will remain operational throughout the renovation. "The main reason for this project is that both the Emergency Department and the Endoscopy Unit have exceeded their capacity," Boggs said. Patient visits to Emergency Services have increased considerably. In 1986, there were 40,000 visits compared to an anticipated 52,000 for 1989. There has been a 100 percent increase in patient volume in the Endoscopy Unit in the past two years. At present, the Emergency Services Department has eight treatment rooms, six trauma beds and a cast room. The expansion will provide seven additional treatment rooms, two additional trauma JLhe renovation and expansion of both the Emergency Services Department and the Endoscopy Suite are projects that will be completed in phases to assure that the present services will remain operational throughout the renovation. beds and a separate cast room. There will be aesthetic changes to make this a more comfortable area for patients and visitors as well. Additional space will be added to the waiting areas, as well as new furniture. Changes will be made to improve the staff lounge and the nursing desk area. To improve patient flow, there will be separate doors for walk-in patients and ambulatory patients. "Through this expansion project, we plan to increase the operating efficiency by providing a greater number of treatment rooms, which will result in greater patient satisfaction," Boggs explained. The Endoscopy Suite will actually be a new addition to the existing Hospital building. The suite will be added underneath of operating room 14 and 15, just north of the present Emergency Services Department. Endoscopy will be moving from three-and-a-half procedure rooms to five procedure rooms. The current four recovery spaces will be increased to six to meet the capacity needs and to improve patient flow. A dedicated changing room will also be added, and procedure area will be better separated from the visiting area. A reception area complete with receptionist and a staff lounge will be added. The combined total cost of the renovation and expansion of the Emergency Services Department and the construction of the Endoscopy Suite will be approximately $1.2 million dollars.
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Transcript | THE • MOSES • H • CONE ® MEMORIAL* HOSPITAL July 1988 Medical Board Announces New Officers Norman Mayer, M.D., has been named President of the Medical Board of The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Additional Medical Board officer appointments for this year include Christian J. Streck, M.D., as President- Elect; Jerome Ruskin, M.D., as Vice President; and David M. Keller, M.D., as Secretary. Clinton Young, M.D., has been elected as a new member to the Board from Medical Service replacing David Sillmon, M.D. Karl L. Barkley, M.D., has been appointed as the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology succeeding Julian Barker, M.D. Dr. Mayer joined the Moses Cone Hospital Emergency Medical Staff in 1981 as the Medical Director. He earned his medical degree from Bowman Gray School of Medicine, and completed his residency at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Dr. Streck has been a member of the surgical staff at Moses Cone Hospital since 1978. He received his medical degree from the University of Florida, School of Medicine, and completed his surgical residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ruskin joined the internal medicine staff here in 1970. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York, and completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Barkley joined the staff at Moses Cone Hospital in 1967. He attended the University of North Carolina, School of Medicine and completed his residency at the North Carolina Memorial Hospital. JCAHO Awards Accreditation Dr. Keller first joined the staff at Moses Cone Hospital in 1977 after completing his residency training here. He received his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, before coming to Moses Cone Hospital. BY: ELLEN GREGORY The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital and Greensboro Hospital have been awarded Certificates of Accreditation for a three year period by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO). Three years is the longest accreditation awarded by JCAHO, and it confirms Moses Cone Hospital's and Greensboro Hospital's efforts to provide quality health care. To become accredited, Moses Cone and Greensboro Hospital voluntarily requested an on-site evaluation by JCAHO surveyors who applied standards designed to enhance quality patient care and the safety of the environment in which that care is provided. These national standards represent a consensus among health care professionals and are periodically updated to reflect changes in health care delivery. The JCAHO survey team consists of health care pro fessionals trained to evaluate the hospital's efforts to provide quality care. The surveyors also consult with the professional and administrative staffs to help them in their efforts to continually improve patient care. The accreditation, based on realistic, nationally recognized standards, may facilitate the recruitment standards or certification of professional staff members. It demonstrates a commitment to quality patient care. JCAHO is a private, nonprofit organization created by and composed of health care professionals. It is governed by a board of commissioners whose members are appointed by the American College of Surgeons, American College of Physicians, American Dental Association, American Hospital Association, and the American Medical Association. A public tTiCroDer is appomteu oy inc Board of Commissioners to represent consumer concerns. Dr. Young has been practicing at Moses Cone Hospital since 1979. A graduate of the University of Virginia Medical School, he completed residencies at the Medical University of South Carolina and the Arizona Health Sciences Center. REVIEW Moses Cone Hospital 1200 North Elm Street Greensboro, North Carolina 27401-1020 Address Correction Requested Non Profit Org. Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Permit No 195 Greensboro, N.C. Melody Schell, Editor Emergency and Endoscopy Project to Begin BY: KATHRYN SCOTT "We plan to begin in August of 1988 to renovate and expand the Emergency Services Department and begin construction on the new Endoscopy Suite," explained Ken Boggs, Vice President of Patient Care Management. Current plans are for both projects to be completed in eight to nine months. The renovation and expansion of both the Emergency Services Department and the Endoscopy Suite are projects that will be completed in phases to assure that the present services will remain operational throughout the renovation. "The main reason for this project is that both the Emergency Department and the Endoscopy Unit have exceeded their capacity," Boggs said. Patient visits to Emergency Services have increased considerably. In 1986, there were 40,000 visits compared to an anticipated 52,000 for 1989. There has been a 100 percent increase in patient volume in the Endoscopy Unit in the past two years. At present, the Emergency Services Department has eight treatment rooms, six trauma beds and a cast room. The expansion will provide seven additional treatment rooms, two additional trauma JLhe renovation and expansion of both the Emergency Services Department and the Endoscopy Suite are projects that will be completed in phases to assure that the present services will remain operational throughout the renovation. beds and a separate cast room. There will be aesthetic changes to make this a more comfortable area for patients and visitors as well. Additional space will be added to the waiting areas, as well as new furniture. Changes will be made to improve the staff lounge and the nursing desk area. To improve patient flow, there will be separate doors for walk-in patients and ambulatory patients. "Through this expansion project, we plan to increase the operating efficiency by providing a greater number of treatment rooms, which will result in greater patient satisfaction," Boggs explained. The Endoscopy Suite will actually be a new addition to the existing Hospital building. The suite will be added underneath of operating room 14 and 15, just north of the present Emergency Services Department. Endoscopy will be moving from three-and-a-half procedure rooms to five procedure rooms. The current four recovery spaces will be increased to six to meet the capacity needs and to improve patient flow. A dedicated changing room will also be added, and procedure area will be better separated from the visiting area. A reception area complete with receptionist and a staff lounge will be added. The combined total cost of the renovation and expansion of the Emergency Services Department and the construction of the Endoscopy Suite will be approximately $1.2 million dollars. |
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