COMMUNITY REPORT - HCA North Florida

Voice RecognitionTo improve report turnaround time and patientcare, our hospitals and imaging centers use VoiceRecognition, which allows Radiologists to reporttheir interpretation of a study directly from thePACS imaging system by speaking instead ofdictating. The physician then reviews the report onscreen, makes any adjustments, signs the reportand it posts immediately for others to view. Reportturnaround time has been greatly reduced to anaverage of just over 30 minutes.Nation’s First Infant Screening ProgramHCA was the first U.S. healthcare system tovoluntarily perform a simple blood test to screennewborns for elevated levels of bilirubin thattriggers jaundice. By identifying newborns at riskfor Kernicterus, which causes permanent braindamage and physical impairment, we can treat themimmediately and prevent this serious health threat.Methicillin-ResistantStaphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)Staph infections are a growing health issue.Our facilities have implemented a number ofproactive initiatives, including expanding ourtesting procedures for MRSA beyond screeningonly high-risk patients and taking precautions toassure the spread of the infection is prevented.Electronic MedicationAdministration Record (eMAR)and Barcoding SystemAn innovative tool, eMAR and Barcoding Systemsare a part of our efforts to continue medicationadministration safety. The system uses barcodetechnology for each medication and records, stores,and retrieves patients’ information through patientarmbands. The system gives our nurses and staff a“safety net” to assure that patients are receiving theright medication at the right time with the right doseand right route.Our Commitment to Excellence7