News From Wetzel County Hospital
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| WETZEL COUNTY HOSPITAL |
| 304-455-8000 |
| "Take Good Care!" |
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| Recent News and Happenings... |
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| Wetzel County Hospital Upgrades Patient Rooms WCH has completed renovations to the hospital's patient rooms, hallways and waiting areas. The hallways and rooms have been given a fresh modern look. The most important change is the move toward more private rooms. "We set out to provide a quiet, comfortable and professional environment for our patients, as wells as mixing safety, function and cleanliness," said "Arlene Summers, R.N. Chief Nurse for Inpatient Services. "We know when patients are sick they do not need another patient, their family and friends disrupting their sleep, television watching or private time." New furnishings and beds were purchased for every patient room. As well as fully reclining lounge chairs for each room which will provide a more comfortable stay for family members who might need to remain with us for longer hours. The new nurse's stations are designed to reduce noise levels at night as well as to provide better space for nursing and medical staff to work. Additional space has been provided for storage of medication carts, crash carts and the planned installation of a new medication distribution system. Included in the renovations was the expansion of the Cardiac Rehab Department which was enlarged to allow better utilization of this department. New exercise and Cardiac Stress Test equipment was also purchased. New wireless Cardiac Monitors have been installed in the ICU, as well as new Telemetry units for use throughout the hospital. The Cardiac Nurses will now be able to follow tracings on any patient utilizing these devices anywhere in the hospital. The monitoring system was also installed int he Emergency Department. "Patient comfort, privacy, convenience and safety have all been elevated to a new level," said George Couch, "Chief Executive Officer. Click here to view press release. |
| New Dimension in Open MRI and Patient Comfort Wetzel County Hospital Offers Siemens 1.5T MAGNETOM Espree One of the first small rural hospitals in WV, Wetzel County Hospital is offering the Open Bore, 1.5 Tesla, magnetic resonance imaging (Open MRI) system. This MRI system combines a larger bore, or opening, for obese and claustrophobic patients with the ability to capture high-field quality diagnostic images. "This is going to increase our efficiency and patient convenience," says Pam Deel, WCH Radiology Director. "The patient-friendly design of this magnet will make it easier for large patients and those with claustrophobia to have a MRI examination which produces higher quality images. This will potentially reduce the need to repeat and interrupt exams." The Siemens Medical Solutions MAGNETOM Espree features a bore opening of nearly 2.3 feet in diameter and almost one foot of free space between patient's head and the magnet. The Espree also features the shortest 1.5 Tesla magnet available. Approximately 4 feet long, the magnet allows more than 60% of exams to be completed with the patient's head outside the bore, helping to ease claustrophobia. Click here to view entire press release. |
| EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL OPENING The official opening for Phase one of the expanded and renovated Emergency Room will be at 7am Tuesday, February 16. George Couch, Chief Executive Officer, reported that 6 beds and all of the primary services of the new Emergency Department area will be in operation as part of the first phase. Phase 2 includes the complete renovation of the old Emergency Department, which will add the final 6 private treatment rooms. The new Emergency Department has been expanded from 1,750 square feet to 6,300 square feet. It includes a large waiting area; decontamination area; triage rooms; family room for counseling or bereavement; as well as treatment rooms specifically designed to accommodate trauma, cardiac, gynecology, orthopedic/suture, or isolation patients. The M.R.I. trailer area has also been relocated and now includes open M.R.I. service. Final improvements to the hospital's helipad area, as well as in the construction of a helicopter hanger and crew quarters are being made to accommodate the hospital based 24-hour per day emergency helicopter service, which is a joint venture with Air Evac Lifeteam. Click Here to view press release. |
