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Alleghany Memorial Hospital |
| Address |
233 Doctors Street |
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Sparta |
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North Carolina |
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USA |
| Post Code |
28675 |
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336 372 5511 |
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info@amhsparta.org |
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Specialization Of Alleghany Memorial Hospital
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About Alleghany Memorial Hospital
** Mission **
Alleghany Memorial Hospital provides top quality healthcare services, facilitates education for healthcare needs, and coordinates healthcare services that exceed the scope of our facility.
** Vision **
* People You Know
* Care You Trust
* Here When You Need Us
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History Of Alleghany Memorial Hospital
Alleghany Memorial Hospital was formed by a group of concerned citizens in July 1948 and opened on February 5, 1951 with twenty patient beds. The private non-profit corporation was organized to “take care of our family, friends, of Alleghany County and surrounding communities locally”. The original board members of the corporation were R. Floyd Crouse, R.J. Randolph, Fred G. Weaver, Lonnie Edwards, Isom Wagoner, Edd Pugh, George Royal, Kyle Edwards, Phil Hanes, Christine Gray, Albert Richardson, Marion Joines, Ernest Edwards, Pearl Fields, J.C. Gambill, Mack Woodie, Edwin Duncan, and D.F. Sturdivant.
By the mid 1950’s, more patient rooms were needed. Expansion plans were developed and construction of additional rooms consisting of eleven beds (two wards of four beds and three single rooms) was completed in November 1957.
Continued growth occurred and the Doughton Wing, named in honor of Robert Lee Doughton, native of Alleghany County, Statesman-Humanitarian-Congressman-Philanthropic friend of all mankind, with twenty-one beds, was constructed in 1964.
A complete renovation of Alleghany Memorial Hospital took place in 1976 and 1977. Additional space was added to the emergency department, laboratory and the business department. New heating and plumbing systems were installed and new furniture was purchased for all patient rooms.
In 1986 a new physical therapy area, medical records department, conference room, two offices and a solarium were added to the west wing of the hospital.
In 1995, Alleghany Memorial Hospital developed a Specialty Clinic for specialty physicians' services allowing our community to have expanded care without traveling long distances. Additional diagnostic services were added for the convenience of the patients.
In 1996, Endoscopy equipment was upgraded to expand patient care. A telemedicine link for Radiology was established with Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem.
A Respiratory Therapy Department was added in 1997 and the Imaging Services Department was renovated. Radiology coverage was extended to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ophthalmology/Cataract specialty services were established and a new General Surgeon was recruited, expanding surgical services. Specialty services began offering Otolaryngology (ENT) procedures. The formation of the Hospital Foundation Board to oversee fund-raising and future development of facilities and services was also established.
In 1999, Interstitial Laser Transurethral Prostatectomy services and epidural pain management for chronic back pain were developed. Additional physicians were recruited to improve emergency room staffing. The radiology department was renovated to replace and upgrade equipment. The Hospital Foundation funded the purchase of a new mammography unit and a new bone density unit. The main lobby was renovated and bedside cardiac telemetry monitoring systems were insatlled improving patient monitoring.
In 2000, the State of North Carolina approved a Certificate of Need application to construct a new Surgery Department, Emergency Department, Admissions/Main Entrance, and renovate Lab, Imaging Services, and Respiratory Therapy Departments.
Construction was completed in 2003 of the new Surgery and Emergency Departments as well as the new entrance. About a year later, the renovated Lab, Imaging Services, and Respiratory Departments were unveiled. (More details on the construction are located in the following pages.)
Also in 2003, the hospital engaged EmCare Emergency Medicine to staff the hospital Emergency Room with physicians on a 24 hour basis.
Thanks to the generosity and support of our communities, Alleghany Memorial Hospital has been able to grow to its present condition. The hospital's service theme and marketing slogan, "People You Know. Care You Trust. Here When You Need Us." is the underlying fabric of the historical success of the institution. The hospital's mission is "Alleghany Memorial provides top quality healthcare services; facilitates education for healthcare needs and coordinates healthcare services that exceed the scope of our facility." We strive to provide health care in a manner that promotes integrity, accountability, fairness and respect. Policies are implemented to protect patient and staff rights, and the ethical standards we pursue are of the highest regard with respect to business practices and patient care delivery.
** Alleghany Memorial Hospital's Commitment to Excellence **
Throughout its fifty-five plus years of operation, Alleghany Memorial Hospital has met the needs of the communities through planned growth and expansion. The Hospital serves Alleghany County, a community of approximately 11,000 permanent and part-time residents as well as several Southwest Virginia communities such as Mouth of Wilson, Elk Creek, and Independence.
The hospital recognizes how important it is to the health and economic well being of the communities and strives to continuously improve health care delivery to it constituents.
** Improving Medical Care **
Alleghany Memorial Hospital is accredited through The Joint Commission.
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation's health care through voluntary accreditation. The accreditation award recognizes Alleghany Memorial's dedication to complying with the Joint Commission's state-of-the-art standards on a continuous basis.
"Above all, the national standards are intended to stimulate continuous, systematic and organization-wide improvement in an organization's performance and the outcomes of care," says Darlene Christiansen, executive director, Hospital Accreditation Program, Joint Commission. "The community should be proud that Alleghany Memorial Hospital is focusing on the most challenging goal -- to continuously raise quality and safety to higher levels."
Our history has been of prudent and planned growth and we will continue to improve medical and patient care with the support of the communities. Medical science has made tremendous strides in recent years. Sophisticated diagnostic tools, subtle, non-invasive treatment techniques and miraculous new medicines have revolutionized health care. As a result, Americans are living both longer and healthier lives. Alleghany Memorial Hospital has been keeping pace as demonstrated by the continuous improvements in the past years.
** Making Space for Progress **
In the late 1990's, the Hospital Board, Medical Staff, and Management Team developed a plan to expand, enhance and fully modernize Alleghany Memorial Hospital's facilities.
The complex program of construction and renovation was divided into two phases so the the delivery of services was not compromised as work proceeded.
Phase I : construction of a new Emergency Department, new Surgical Suites with two new operating rooms, a new Central Sterile Supply and Recovery Service, as well as construction of a new Facility Services Center to provide boilers, chillers, and an electric distribution center to support facility expansions. Construction of a new, more private Registration/Admission Area, and a new, barrier-free Main Entrance and Lobby that will provide for all public functions such as reception/information, main waiting area, auxiliary/gift shop, public vending area, and public restrooms. The new Main Entrance will face a new parking lot and will have a canopy to protect patients and visitors from the elements. The cost of Phase I with equipment and furnishings was $6 million.
Phase II : renovating surgery and emergency department space (vacated during Phase I) to expand the Radiolory Department, enhance Mammography Services and develop dedicated waiting areas for Radiology Services. Outpatient/Ambulatory Surgery Services - including preoperative and outpatient diagnostic services - also will be developed in the newly vacated space. The cost of Phase II with equipment and furnishings was $1.6 million.
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