Expanded Mooresville campus opens today

Following a community open house Saturday, St. Francis Hospital – Mooresville opens its $42 million expansion today. The expanded facilities include new and modern inpatient units and high-tech surgery suites, as well as many amenities to enhance patient and visitor comfort and promote healing.

The new orthopaedic and adult inpatient nursing units offer private patient rooms, modern conveniences and the latest technology for patients and the medical team. Each inpatient room is equipped with two flat-screen televisions,
a sofa that converts to a bed for an overnight guest, a desk and wireless Internet connectivity.

Visitors may take breaks in the new coffee bar and gift shop, conveniently located in the hospital’s new three-story main gallery.

Physicians and medical staff have access to wireless communication technology and bedside charting for improved caregiver communication and efficiency. Patient care stations are located outside patient rooms in addition to the centralized nursing station, enabling physicians and nurses to perform their responsibilities closer to the patient.

Six new surgery suites offer the latest in surgical technology, including a high-tech video and photography system in every operating room. Each operating room is equipped with laminar airflow and ultraviolet light technology for sterilization, which is critical in preventing infection.

While technology is important, we know that creating a healing environment is crucial to recovery. Careful consideration was given to the views from patient rooms, and two large rooftop gardens will be visible from many of the rooms to help promote healing.

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Expanded services open today at St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville. Images of the facilities and Wednesday's blessing and dedication can be found at the St. Francis News Center.

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• Photos from Mooresville blessing and dedication
  

Planning continues for hospital’s future Emergency Department

An Emergency Department is scheduled to open at St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville in October 2008.

St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville continues to recruit the full complement of physicians, specialists and nurses required to staff the future full-service Emergency Department.

"We realize community members are eagerly awaiting the opening of our Emergency Department later this year," said Keith Jewell, senior vice president and chief operating officer, St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers. "Residents who live in northern Morgan County currently have to travel more than 15 miles to receive emergency services. When St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville’s Emergency Department opens later this year, it will provide community members high-quality emergency care close to home, as well as peace of mind."

The hospital continues to offer high-quality urgent care services through PromptMed, which treated almost 20,000 patients in 2007.

Enhancing the inpatient experience with modern private rooms

The new orthopaedic and adult inpatient nursing units at St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville offer private patient rooms, modern conveniences and the latest technology for patients and the medical team.

"Patients deserve and expect modern and peaceful environments during their hospital stay," said Keith Jewell, senior vice president and chief operating officer, St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers. "Our new private patient rooms were designed with both patients and their family members in mind, as we know that the support of loved ones is critical during the recovery process."

Each inpatient room is equipped with two flat-screen televisions, a sofa that converts to a bed for an overnight guest, a desk and wireless Internet connectivity. Additionally, careful consideration was given to the views from patient rooms, and two large rooftop gardens are visible from many of the rooms to help promote a healing environment.

Physicians and medical staff have access to wireless communication technology and bedside charting for improved caregiver communication and efficiency. Patient care stations are located outside patient rooms in addition to centralized nursing stations, enabling physicians and nurses to perform their responsibilities closer to the patient.

The hospital’s current inpatient units will be converted into a convent for the Sisters of St. Francis. The building that formerly housed the hospital’s operating rooms will be demolished this summer to create additional parking for the new medical office building that is under construction.

Community Open House Set for April 19

Before St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville officially opens the doors to the hospital campus’ largest-ever expansion, community members are invited to a sneak preview community health event.

There is much to see inside the new, expansive inpatient building, including modern and private patient rooms and the most advanced surgery suite technology.

As a fun community health activity, guests will be given a pedometer when they arrive and will be asked to report back their number of steps taken during the event.

The event also includes:

• a coloring page prize drawing for children
• healthy snacks
• giveaways
• Cholesterol testing
• Blood pressure testing
• Height, weight and body mass index (BMI) screening
• Bone density testing
• Lymphoedema screening
• Proper hand washing
• Tai Chi demonstration
• Information on various other St. Francis services and programs

When: Saturday, April 19, 200811 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: New Main Lobby Gallery, St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville, 1201 Hadley Road

Cost: Free and open to the public; no reservation required