** Almonte General Hospital **
The Almonte General Hospital (AGH) is a 52-bed acute/chronic care hospital located in the municipality of Mississippi Mills, which, with a population of more than 11,000, is the largest municipality in Lanark County. The municipality is experiencing a significant population growth due to its proximity to Ottawa-Carleton. It is also an attractive community for individuals considering retirement.
The Almonte General Hospital serves its community with a well-maintained physical Hospital plant, staffed by a dedicated medical, administrative and support staff.
According to the 2008 Ontario hospital report card, AGH is one of Ontario's high-performing hospitals for patient satisfaction with its acute care and emergency services.
The Hospital is also one of a small number of rural hospitals in the province that operates below the provincial financial parameters and benchmarks applicable to administration and hotel expenses.
AGH is the only rural hospital in this region that provides a full range of OB/GYN services, including 24-hour epidural, anaesthetic and c-section coverage. The Hospital's regional obstetrical program is staffed by two obstetrician/gynecologists plus family physicians who provide obstetrical services. The Hospital has upgraded its OBS facilities and plans to further enhance its obstetrical program by developing a regional birthing centre to serve the communities of Mississippi Mills, Arnprior, Carleton Place and surrounding townships.
The Almonte General Hospital was selected by Lanark County to operate the County’s land ambulance service, effective September 2000.
In June 2002, AGH and the County of Lanark reached an agreement to redevelop Fairview Manor into a new, 112-bed long-term care facility built on land adjacent to the Hospital. The Redevelopment Project also included renovations to AGH's emergency, ambulatory and in-patient care, obstetrical and lab departments, as well as new equipment for the x-ray and medical-surgical departments. The Hospital, new long-term care facility and existing Manor are connected by a covered link. The new facility and AGH share administrative and support services and the existing Manor will be used for other purposes. The Redevelopment Project was completed in the spring of 2008.
As part of the agreement, AGH agreed to assume management responsibilities for the existing Manor, effective July 1, 2003. The two facilities have been sharing support services since 1999. Ownership of the existing Manor was transferred to AGH on October 1, 2004.
** Mission Statement **
Our mission is to provide a continuum of integrated primary health and long-term care services to our communities, focusing on quality care and personal attention, accountability and fiscal responsibility.
** Vision Statement **
Our vision is to be recognized as the preferred centre of primary health, obstetrical care and long-term care, providing a continuum of excellent, efficient, integrated services and improving the health and quality of life of those we serve.
* The facility of choice for preventative health, primary health and long-term
care
* The workplace of choice for medical, health-care and support staff
* A charity and endowment trust of choice in our communities
* A major contributor to our area's reputation as a good place to live, work
and raise a family
* A regional leader in developing innovative health care solutions
