2010 Community Report - Lawnwood Regional Medical Center

2010
COMMUNIT Y REPORT
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
& Heart Institute
Ethan Stabile age 3
ER Patient
“I got an xray the one time I
swallowed a penny. They had to
take a picture of my belly and I
saw it in there. I won’t swallow a
penny again.”
When Seconds Count, Count On Us...

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A Message From Our CEO
Dear Neighbor,
2010 promises to be an exciting year of healthcare excellence
for Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute. At
Lawnwood, that means we’ll continue to bring breakthroughs
in cardiac and women’s services to the area, as well as the latest
diagnostic tools and procedures, to care for you and your family.
In this community report, we focus on a few of these exciting developments, including the
opening of Lawnwood’s Provisional Level II Trauma Center—that will become a permanent
lifeline for Treasure Coast residents after we meet the marks for a state survey process in the
coming months.
With over 500 lives saved, our trauma team worked hard this past year and continues to grow.
Lawnwood is adding trauma surgeons, orthopedics and plastic surgeons, plus millions of
dollars in equipment and specialty physician coverage so that we are primed to become the
Treasure Coast’s only trauma center, all for the benefit of the patients we serve. Our trauma
orthopedic and neurosurgeons comprise Lawnwood’s new Orthopedic and Spine Institute,
where the same trauma surgeons who handle the most complex injuries, also see new
patients for general orthopedic health issues.
Lawnwood continues to make strides in cardiac care, having the most experienced program
and physicians in the Treasure Coast. This year, our cardiologists are offering a new lifesaving
alternative cardiac procedure called valvuloplasty, for patients who are at high risk
for open heart surgery. We are decorated as a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Center of Distinction
for Cardiac Care ®, celebrating our 11th anniversary and look forward to the future with
excitement. As a primary stroke center, we provide comprehensive care from the onset of the
stroke to rehabilitation, to get you back on your feet again.
We hope you find the information in this report useful to you and your family. It is our
commitment always to be your partner in community health and wellness, and we are proud
to serve the residents of the Treasure Coast.
These advancements are all part of our continual efforts to bring the highest quality care to
the community.
Sincerely,
Rodney Smith, CEO
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
Cover photo taken at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute- Emergency Room

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Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute – Fort Pierce, FL
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute Leadership
Rodney R. Smith – Chief Executive Officer
Robert Dunwoody – Chief Financial Officer
Brenda Dupree– Chief Nursing Officer
Jim Beatty – Chief Operating Officer
“I have been a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse for 23 years.
I honestly can say that I am blessed to help others and make a
difference on a daily basis. Of course, along the way, I faced challenges,
have seen a lot of miracles and experienced some heartbreaks too.
The one thing that always keeps me going, loving what I do & brings
a smile to my face… is MY team. You are only a good as your team.
I am so incredibly grateful because I have the pleasure of working
with the best team anyone could ever ask for!
“
– Cherie A.Voyten, RN, BSN, CCRN
Clinical Coordinator of CVICU at Lawnwood
Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
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Community Impact Summary*
Lawnwood’s St atistics
Total Patients Treated
Annual Hospital Admissions
Annual Emergency Visits
OB Deliveries
Total Medicaid Patients Treated
Medicaid Market Share 1
Total Uninsured Patients Treated 2
Uninsured Care Market Share 1
80,633
17,025
49,985
1,199
26,400
50%
15,720
57%
(1) does not include outpatients (2) excludes Medicaid patients treated
HCA East Florida Facilities and Ser vices
Hospitals
Surgery Centers
Diagnostic Imaging Centers
Psychiatric Care Facilities
Regional Laboratory
Graduate Medical Education Program
Number of Licensed Beds
12
12
6
4
1
6
3,394
HCA East Florida Hospit al Family
Total Employees
Total Physicians
Total Volunteers
13,260
4,333
1,749
*Report reflects fiscal year 2009
Bringing State-Of-The-Art
Technology To South Florida
Our 64-slice CT Scanner is used to read
trauma patients within 10 minutes of
arrival. Trauma surgeons are looking at
this technology for head injuries or internal
bleeding not detected by the naked eye.
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Lawnwood’s Economic Impact
Total Salaries & Benefits
Cost of Charity & Uncompensated Care
Taxes Paid:
Federal Income Tax
State Income Tax
Indigent Care Tax
Property Tax
Sales Tax
Unemployment Tax
Other Local Tax
TOTAL Taxes
Capital Investment 1
Total Local Vendor Support
Minority & Women Owned Business Support
Physician Specialty Coverage in the ED
TOTAL Economic Impact
$ 96,126,000
$ 23,450,000
$ 6,373,000
$ 1,209,000
$ 3,126,000
$ 1,079,000
$ 841,000
$ 76,000
$ 19,000
$ 12,723,000
$ 7,415,000
$ 16,910,000
$ 323,000
$ 7,071,000
$ 163,695,000
(1) 5 year annual average
Capital Investment
5%
Total Local
Vendor Support
10%
Physician Specialty Coverage
for Emergency Care
4%
Total Taxes
8%
Total Cost of Charity
& Uncompensated Care
14%
Total Salaries
& Benefits
59%
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A partial list of the
organizations benefiting
from Lawnwood Regional
Medical Center’s involvement:
Access To Healthcare
Alzheimer’s Association
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
American Stroke Association
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of
St. Lucie County
CASTLE Child Abuse Services
Economic Development Council of
St. Lucie County
Florida State University Foundation
Healthy Kids
Hospice of Okeechobee
Hospice of the Treasure Coast
Indian River State College
Health Career Expansion
March of Dimes
New Horizons Children’s
Behavioral Summit
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
Community Support
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute is an affiliate of
HCA East Florida. Our employees provide both financial and volunteer
support to countless civic organizations, schools, colleges, city projects
and nonprofit and charitable organizations in their communities.
Uninsured/Underinsured Patient Education
HCA East Florida Hospitals are committed to helping uninsured/
underinsured patients qualify for local and state health benefits. Each
hospital offers on-site benefit education and Medicaid enrollment
assistance.
Step Up for Students
Since 2005, HCA has redirected corporate income tax to the Step Up
for Students program. Through this gift, low-income students receive
a K-12 scholarship enabling them to receive a quality education
tailored for their specific needs. It is well documented that a “one size
fits all” education is not the best approach for every student. Families
with the means may choose the perfect school for
their child, but that’s simply not an option for many
people. Through this program children who qualify
for the National School Lunch Program can receive
scholarships. Qualifying parents can use these grants
to send their child to the public or private school that
best meets their child’s needs.
Antonio Trigo A Step Up For Students Scholarship provided Antonio with the opportunity to attend a school
that could meet his learning needs and he has excelled. Now in the ninth grade, Antonio is attending Miami
Union Academy on the scholarship program and he is continuing to shine. Although he is a few years away from
high school graduation, he has already begun to think about his future. He plans to attend college and pursue a
degree in pathology.
Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League
St. Lucie County
Chamber of Commerce
Step Up for Students Program 1
# of Low-Income Student Scholarships
$45,475,000
12,175
St. Lucie County
Fire Rescue Charities
(1) Represents 5 year contribution for HCA Hospitals in the state of Florida.
St. Lucie County
Health Department Teen Clinic
United Way of St. Lucie County
WPSL Christmas Kids
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Flu Vaccine
Legendary Coach Don Shula
and his wife Mary Anne educate
the community about the
importance of getting the flu
vaccine in a Public Service
Announcement sponsored
by HCA East Florida.

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Awards and Recognition
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute received the American Stroke Association’s
“Get with the Guidelines SM ” (GWTG–Stroke) Gold Performance Achievement recognizing Lawnwood for
its commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke
patients receive treatment according to evidence-based guidelines. Primary Stroke Center Lawnwood
treated over 500 trauma patients in its first 6 months as a Provisional Level II Trauma Center since the
opening on May 1, 2009. Serving the most-critically injured, The Treasure Coast Trauma Center now
provides a much-needed center closer to home.
Lawnwood was recognized for the integral role it has played in the Gift of Life Donation Initiative, assisting
hospitals throughout the nation with organ donations. We are the only hospital in South Florida and the
Treasure Coast to receive such an honor.
In 2010, Lawnwood Regional’s Heart Institute is a Blue Cross Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care ®
This designation demonstrates our commitment to quality care, resulting in better overall outcomes for
cardiac patients.
Major publications like Forbes, rank Lawnwood as one of the top hospitals in the nation for best outcomes.
Our low complication and mortality rates for a variety of cardiac and general surgery procedures place
Lawnwood at the top in the region.
Hurricane Preparedness
Primary
Stroke Center
Certification
Consult-A-Nurse ® Healthcare Referral & Information
Volunteering
For Cardiac Care
American Trauma
Society Member
Each year Florida residents and visitors need to be ready for the effects of a hurricane or other natural
disasters. For that reason, HCA East Florida arranges for comprehensive hurricane preparedness plans
to ensure that our patients and staff who care for them are safe before, during and after the storm. Our
hospitals have arrangements and contracts in place with vendors from around the state and nation
to provide support, from on-site security, if needed, to medical supplies, additional generators, food,
fuel, emergency transportation, building supplies and construction crews who can be dispatched
immediately following the storm to make needed repairs to keep our hospitals operational.
Consult-A-Nurse® is a free service from our HCA Hospitals designed to provide you with
physician referrals and health information. Our nurses are available 24 hours a day by phone at
1-866-4-HCA-DOCs (1-866-442-2362).
Physician Referral – Our service makes finding a doctor easier by providing information about physicians
affiliated with HCA hospitals, including medical specialty, skills and experience, physicians who are
accepting new patients and office hours and location.
Health Information – Our registered nurses 1 provide consultation and answer health-related questions.
They do not diagnose conditions but provide information on many health subjects.
(1) Please note that our Registered Nurses are licensed by the State of Florida and any health information is intended for individuals within the state.
You should always consult with a physician in your area on any information provided.
In 2009, HCA East Florida hospital employees and volunteers dedicated 284,550 hours of patient and
family support. Events include participation in building homes with Habitat for Humanity, Making Strides
for the American Cancer Society, and promoting wellness and education through complimentary health
screenings and lectures. We sponsor the Team Storm Riders cycling team ranked 49th in the country for
raising funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, with riding members from our hospitals’ staff
and physicians.
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Quality & Patient Safety
“Putting Patients First” is the foundation of our culture and passion for quality healthcare. Many of the
initiatives we implement serve as national models for the industry today.
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hCareElectronic Health Record (EHR) - With EHR, access to patient health information is
simplified by improving the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare by immediately
providing clinicians with accurate information needed to
provide optimum patient care. It is our belief that EHR will be
one of the most fundamental support systems for optimizing
the quality of healthcare that we provide in our facilities.
hCare Hub/Mobility Physician Portal - The hCare hub portal
integrates the Electronic Medical Record of our physician
practices to our hospitals with the portal interface, allowing
physicians access to their patients’ clinical records, allowing for
more efficient use of their time and resources with information
at their fingertips, both on their office computers and via smart
phone mobile technology.
eMAR Technology
Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) - CPOE is a patient safety technology that allows
physicians to place orders directly into the clinical information system, checking each order
against the patient’s allergies and other pertinent clinical information. Physicians are alerted to
any potential contraindications or interactions at the time the orders are placed. HCA East Florida
is moving to a streamlined process that eliminates opportunities for medical error. In addition
to the safety checks, physician orders go immediately to the department(s) that will implement/
initiate the order, leading to more timely and efficient patient care. The system also reduces the
possibility of incorrect orders due to clinicians not having to interpret written/verbal orders. We
have implemented this system in all of our hospitals’ Emergency Departments and as a hospitalwide
pilot at St. Lucie Medical Center.
Electronic Bar-Coded Medication Administration (eMAR) - HCA East Florida has implemented
eMAR in all of our hospitals to reduce the risk of medication errors. The critical components of this
safety technology are bar-coded armbands, bar-coded medications, and safety checks within the
eMAR software.
“The nurse gave me a shot when I was sick.
I had a hard time breathing and they put
a mask on me with an elephant on it to
make me laugh.
“
– Ethan Stabile, Age 3
ER Patient
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Each patient receives an armband with their own unique bar code. Before a medication is
administered, the bar code on the patient armband and the bar code on the medication is scanned
allowing the nurse, or therapist, to verify the right patient is receiving the right drug in the right
dose at the right time. The software checks each medication against the patient’s drug history
and lab results. If conflicts or potential drug interactions are identified, warnings alert the nurse to
double check, verify and/or call the doctor before administering the medication.
HCA’s results with eMAR have been instrumental in encouraging the FDA to develop a standardized
bar code system for use throughout the pharmaceutical industry and at all hospitals to reduce the
risk of medication errors that can seriously harm patients.
Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACs) & MUSE - The PACs system stores digital
versions of patients’ clinical images such as CT and PET scans, MRIs and XRays so that they can
be readily accessed by our clinicians at the hospital or remotely. The MUSE system digitizes EKG
tracings also allowing for easy access for clinicians.
Voice Recognition System - This system creates efficiency in our radiology departments by
allowing our physicians to report their clinical findings directly on a system that recognizes their
voice, eliminating the delays often caused by transcriptions. The report then gets reviewed on
screen by the radiologist where it can be corrected, signed and sent for utilization by other clinicians
usually within a 30 minute time frame.
Emergency Department Management Module (EDM) - The Emergency Department
Management Module (EDM) is used to manage the flow of patients through the emergency
department from the patient’s arrival into the department through their departure. Both CPOE and
eMAR fully integrate into EDM allowing for streamlined communication of orders and medication
administration between physicians and ED staff. EDM is also the technology that allows HCA East
Florida to measure and track ER wait times accurately and in a timely manner.
Telehealth - HCA East Florida Division is piloting at JFK Medical Center the ability to monitor patients
from a distance using electronic devices to record and send measurements of patient vital signs.
Telehealth technologies are evolving to provide both patients and healthcare professionals with
real-time interactive health systems that can engage both patients and their care management
teams more fully in the treatment of their conditions. Upon discharge, patients are monitored and
managed from home.
“
Physicians who served in the War
on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan
see the worst combat traumas
imaginable. The war zone makes
us more experienced to handle the
everyday worst nightmare here in
America.
– Danny Jazarevic, MD, PhD
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Chief Trauma Surgeon
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SPECIALIZED CARE
Emergency Department Excellence
For the last few years, the entire HCA East Florida Division has been
working diligently to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its
Emergency Rooms. Our strong focus on enhancing care and improving ER
processes has dramatically reduced wait times to below national averages.
In fact, we’re so successful, average ER wait times are available to the
public. Using various innovative methods local residents have immediate
access to average ER wait times. Patients have easy access to an estimate
of how long they will have to wait to receive care in the ER, therefore
providing them with the resources to make informed medical decisions
about their urgent needs when seconds count. Wait times for all of our
hospitals are updated every 30 minutes and are available on:
• Via text message: Text “ER” to 23000 • iPhone Web Application: http://er.hcaeastflorida.com
• iPhone “iTriage” Application: AppStore • Roadside Digital Billboards throughout our region.
Lawnwood Heart Institute
Lawnwood Heart Institute is a nationally recognized cardiac center located in the heart of the Treasure
Coast. A team of renowned cardiologists are excelling as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Center of Distinction for
Cardiac Care, showing the lowest mortality rates and best outcomes in the region. We are opening our
patients options up with newly offered procedures, like Cardiologist’s Dr. Prasad Chalasani is providing
hope with a newly-offered procedure called valvuloplasty, a valve replacement surgery option for those
too fragile for open heart surgery. The same excitement came when Lawnwood pioneered open-heart
surgery on the Treasure Coast in 1999, and today remains the leader with the best outcomes in heart
and vascular surgery. “We have done over 4,000 open heart surgeries since we began,”said The Heart
Institute’s Dr. Peter Downing. “During that time, the hospital has done over 38,000 heart catheterizations
and over 6,000 interventions with balloons and stents. The experience here is better than anybody
certainly in the 2-county area we serve, but also better than most of the hospitals to the South of us and
the north of us.” Downing said.
“What happens in an experienced hospital is
teamwork. We can get better results with our
patients because the team has been here for
a long time. Certainly we have tremendous
teamwork with our cardiologists, who also have
some of the best outcomes in the country.
– T. Peter Downing, MD
with Heart Institute Team
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
& Heart Institute
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Lawnwood Rehabilitation Center
Victor Dasilva, MD
Anjan Shah, MD
Lawnwood Pavilion is home to our 34-bed inpatient
rehabilitation center. As the only facility of its kind in
the county, the center serves patients throughout the
Treasure Coast and provides a range of services aimed at
returning patients to a quality lifestyle. Services include
physical and occupational therapies, speech/language
pathology and 24-hour rehabilitation nursing. Care is
directed by a full-time medical director trained to meet
the needs of the patients.
Our Orthopedic and Spine institute is staffed by our
Treasure Coast Trauma Surgeons.
They handle the most complex
injuries through our trauma center.
When doing non-traumatic injuries,
Dr. Anjan Shah is an expert in critical
pelvic fractures, Dr. Victor DaSilva is
an expert in brain and innovative spine procedures like kyphoplasty, a
surgery to relieve pressure on the spine, and decrease back pain. Orthopedic
Surgeon William Stanton garnered hands-on trauma experience serving our
country overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Women and Children’s Services
The labor and delivery unit is comprised of seven labor/delivery/recovery
suites which provide a comfortable homelike environment. An operating
room on the unit makes it convenient for patients needing a cesarean
section to be cared for by the same caring, professional staff. The team of
highly skilled medical/nursing and support staff is committed to providing
quality care to families through the entire birth experience. Lawnwood is
home to the county’s ONLY LEVEL II NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. The
unit’s ability to care for infants weighing more than 2 pounds, 3 ounces,
allows parents of those special babies to stay in their community close to
family and friends while their child is receiving care. The NICU is staffed
by a neonatologist. The twelve-bed pediatric unit provides a caring and
comfortable environment for delivering care to sick and injured children.
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SPECIALIZED CARE (continued)
Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Services
The Radiology Department provides full-service
diagnostic imaging specializing in interventional
and women’s imaging. We offer the latest in
diagnostic imaging studies, including the new
64-slice CT scanner that provides superior image
quality and quicker scans. The department is
staffed by registered/licensed technologists of
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
in addition to technologists with advanced
certification in CT Scan Imaging.
Lawnwood’s MRI technology delivers breakthrough
results from an image quality, application, and
enhancement perspective. The combination of
faster and better scanning has proven to significantly
decrease the time for the patient in the magnet,
which is a plus for both physicians and patients alike.
The patients no longer have to come back a second
time to obtain the highest quality images.
Another technological advance is the use of PACS
(Picture Archiving Communication System). This
system allows a team of physicians to view and
manipulate images simultaneously, even from
separate locations.
Outpatient Psychiatric and Mental Health Services
Our outpatient psychiatric services, located in Fort Pierce, is staffed by a fully licensed psychiatrist who
offers a wide array of services ranging from individual therapy to medication management. Our Access
Team offers free assessments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is an opportunity to explore any mental
health or substance abuse issues that may be troubling you or a loved one. Based on the information
shared in the assessment, our trained professional staff can make a recommendation for assistance
that will meet your needs. We respond to psychiatric emergencies at emergency departments, medical
offices, nursing homes, schools, and law enforcement facilities to provide expert consultation and
referral for mental health problems.
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Treasure Coast’s First Provisional
Level II Trauma Center
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and
Heart Institute’s Treasure Coast Trauma
Center (Provisional Level II) receives
traumatically injured patients from St.
Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee, and
Martin counties. Patients are brought by
air and by ground to Lawnwood’s Treasure
Coast Trauma Center (Provisional Level II)
for care by the specialized Trauma Team.
This team includes Trauma / Critical Care
Surgeons, Trauma Orthopedic Surgeons,
Neurosurgeons, Plastic Surgeons, and a
cadre of specialized physicians and more
than 100 trauma-specialty trained nurses.
Trauma surgeons Front row: Dr. Victor DaSilva, Neurosurgeon; Dr. Kenneth Bridges, General Surgery;
Dr. Danny “J” Jazarevic, Chief Trauma Surgeon; Dr. Christian Schuetz, General Surgery; Dr. Anjan Shah,
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Back Row: Dr. Bob O’Connor, General Surgery; Ali Hobson, P.A.;
Stephen Sanders, P.A.; DR. Don Wood, ER Chief; Crista Porpiglia, P.A.
On March 29, 2010, the Treasure Coast
Trauma Center (Provisional Level II)
will undergo an intensive Site Survey
administered by the Florida Department
of Health to demonstrate compliance with
the strict regulations set forth for trauma centers. After successful completion of this Site Survey, The
Treasure Coast Trauma Center (Provisional Level II) will be a permanent Verified Level II Trauma Center
to serve all residents in the region.
A Trauma Center differs from a typical emergency department in that it is equipped to provide
specialized, comprehensive emergency medical services to patients suffering traumatic injuries. A key
component is having a trauma surgeon at the patient’s bedside within minutes after notification of
the arrival of a patient judged to be in need of rapid assessment of injuries, which is a critical factor in
successful treatment. The Trauma Surgeon is the captain of a Trauma Team that is rapidly assembled
before the patient arrives. EMS triages patients according to the seriousness of their injuries, and
transports the most seriously injured to Lawnwood’s Treasure Coast Trauma Center (Provisional Level
II). The specialized training, experience, and skills of the center’s surgeons, physicians, nurses, and staff
have been responsible for saving more than 400 lives and hastening patient recoveries at every stage
of the process.
The Official Florida Hospital of the
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Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute – Fort Pierce, FL
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute is a proud affiliate of HCA East Florida Division.
The East Florida division, located in Ft. Lauderdale, encompasses 12 hospitals in South Florida and the
Treasure Coast. In addition, we have multiple ambulatory surgery centers and imaging centers, a supply
chain center and an integrated regional laboratory.
Almost 510,000 patients were treated in our emergency departments. The steady improvements in
intake processes in the ERs at all HCA East Florida hospitals between 2007 and 2009 are a reflection
of a huge team effort. Emergency Department directors, Emergency Department staff, radiology, lab,
registration staff and physicians were all involved in dramatically cutting the time patients wait for
a physician and total treatment time. Various innovative methods are available to local residents to
access immediate average ER wait times. Wait times for all of our hospitals are available through: Text
messaging: Text “ER” to 23000; iPhone web application, http://er.hcaeastflorida.com; iPhone “iTriage”
Application: AppStore; and through roadside digital billboards throughout our region.
We are also upgrading technology at an unprecedented rate to ensure we can continue to provide
clinical excellence and optimal patient outcomes. From a new CyberKnife at JFK Medical Center and a
Synergy S at Aventura for the latest in cancer fighting technology to the Electronic Health Record (EHR),
our facilities have integrated wireless and digital technology through all modalities. Robotics is another
strong focus – we are now up to six Robotic programs – enabling surgeons to perform precision work
with very small incisions and faster recovery.
Our hospitals have done an outstanding job focusing on quality and operations, with many of them now
Accredited Chest Pain Centers, Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Centers and Cancer Centers
accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. All of these represent the gold
standard of care today, awarded by independent accrediting organizations.
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Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute
1700 South 23rd Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
772-461-4000
www.lawnwoodmed.com
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1700 South 23rd Street • Ft. Pierce, FL 34950
772-461-4000 • www.lawnwoodmed.com
To speak to a nurse regarding health questions or referrals, please call toll-free 1-866-4-HCA-DOCs (1-866-442-2362).