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TECHNOLOGY Jennifer Bush, RN, Clint Adkins, DO, Alida Merritt, RN, Susan Hill, RN Measuring Success… Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is the first in Western Montana to complete a fully integrated electronic health record system project. “Going from paper medical records to everything being electronic is the largest transition a hospital will ever do. It changes how the physicians, nurses, mid-levels, the entire medical team delivers care,” said Susan Hill, Director of Nursing. “The transition from paper records to an electronic health record was a necessary yet costly endeavor,” said Mr. John Bartos, CEO. “The project cost Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital $3.8 million dollars, not including the hospital staff time.” This effort resulted in Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital being eligible for Stage 1 Meaningful Use Compliance. There are four stages of Government Incentive Funding for completing the electronic health record adoption and achieving attestation. This means meeting rigorous requirements for certification through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in the state of Montana to achieve attestation to Stage 1 Meaningful Use Compliance. The hospital proved that its integrated Electronic Health Record powered by Cerner Corporation is being used to measure quality and quantity outcomes. Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital is receiving approximately $900,000 in Government Incentive Funding for achieving attestation Stage 1 Meaningful Use Compliance. “I am proud of the staff for the time, energy and commitment in seeing this project to completion as quickly as they did. The grant funding is needed to cover some of the project expenses,” said John Bartos. Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital received the 2011 Mountain-Pacific Quality Award. This award recognizes select hospitals throughout Montana for their commitment to quality and safety. This year’s award has gone to hospitals that have incorporated quality improvement techniques and tools to reduce medical error and safeguard patient health. One of these tools is the electronic health record. “This award comes as a validation of what we strive for as part of our mission at Marcus Daly,” said Alida Merritt, RN, Quality & Infection Control Department Head. 6 | MDMH.ORG
FULL TIME HOSPITALISTS Jennifer Feighner, MD Hospitalist Director Jason Cohen, MD Hospitalist Hospitalist Program Expanded Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital (MDMH) started a part-time Hospitalist program in early 2010. Due to the overwhelming response of the patients and healthcare providers, we are proud to announce that the Hospitalist program has been expanded to a full coverage 24 hrs per day and 7 days a week program. Jennifer Feighner, MD was the first Hospitalist on staff at MDMH; she is now the director of the program and joined by three additional full-time Hospitalists and two part-time Hospitalists. “As Hospitalists, we care for patients in the hospital. We are responsible for patients from admitting to discharge and coordinate the care provided between the patient, their primary care provider and supporting departments. We make sure that patients get their scheduled labs, therapy and any other needed services, read the results and prescribe a care plan that is timely. This type of efficient care has proven to result in better outcomes and shorter hospital lengths of stay,” said Dr. Feighner. Hospitalists are internal medicine physicians who specialize in complex medical care. A full-time Hospitalist is different from other physicians because they do not see patients in a medical clinic setting. Their primary focus is caring for hospitalized patients. Part-time Hospitalists do both; they see patients in the clinic as well as cover shifts in the hospital. Regardless of full-time or part-time status, the Hospitalist on duty is 100% dedicated to inpatient care. They are responsible for managing and coordinating your care, as well as keeping you and your family informed. This ensures that you receive personalized, timely, and quality care during your hospital stay. When you are discharged from the hospital, the Hospitalist will contact your doctor and provide your medical report. At that time, your doctor will assume responsibility for your care. » Benefits of a Hospitalist Program • Round the clock care provided by highly trained and experienced physicians John Courchesne, MD Hospitalist Tracy Dill, MD, Hospitalist PART TIME HOSPITALISTS Randy Stewart, MD Family Medicine of the Bitterroot & Hospitalist • Access to your care provider at any time for consultation while in the hospital • Receive prescribed medications, procedures and services in a timely manner • Treatments are modified and test results followed up almost immediately • Hospitalist programs prevent medical complications and reduce hospital stays, which ultimately lower health care costs. Lawrence Brouwer, MD Ravalli Family Medicine & Hospitalist HEALTHLINES | WINTER 2011 | 7
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