FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
DOCTORS HOSPITAL WHAT’S NEW
WHAT’S NEW
Doctors Hospital has achieved Magnet recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. With this credential, Doctors Hospital joins the global community of Magnet-recognized organizations. Just 492 U.S. healthcare organizations out of over 6,300 U.S. hospitals have achieved Magnet recognition. Achieving Magnet recognition reinforces the culture of excellence that is a cornerstone of how Baptist Health serves our community. It is also tangible evidence of our nurses’ commitment to providing the very best care to our patients.
On September 20, 2019, Baptist Health broke ground on the new Fishermen’s Community Hospital, which is projected to open in the summer of 2021. The hospital was closed in September of 2017 when Hurricane Irma caused extensive damage to much of the area. The new hospital will be a one-story structure built to withstand a Category 5 Hurricane and will include an on-site helipad, 24/7 emergency department, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging. Additionally, the facility will be built at a higher elevation to further combat damage in the event of flooding.
Only 492 U.S. health care organizations out of over 6,300 U.S. hospitals have achieved Magnet recognition and DOCTORS HOSPITAL is one of them!
FUNDRAISING AT GLANCE
FUNDRAISING AT GLANCE The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is one of the most critically functioning operational environments in a hospital. ICU teams are multi-disciplinary and are made up of highly-skilled doctors, nurses and specialists who are ready to offer critical care for patients. The ICU at Doctors Hospital is undergoing a huge renovation, with completion expected by September 2020. To increase the level of care our clinical staff can deliver, philanthropic dollars serve as the catalyst for innovation and new possibilities. A new ICU is instrumental to not only enhance our patients’ experience, but also ensures that we are offering the best care possible after one experiences an event that requires ICU care.
DID YOU KNOW? Benedict John Toth demonstrated his gratitude to Baptist Health by setting up a planned gift through his estate to benefit Doctors Hospital Imaging Services upon his death. Benedict’s desire to leave a legacy at Doctors Hospital and impact the lives of patients for years beyond his own is nothing short of inspiring. Because of his generosity, Imaging Services at Doctors Hospital is receiving new state-of-theart equipment to enhance patient safety, reduce costs and minimize medical errors. Our priority as a leading healthcare organization is to always provide the highest quality of care to our patients. Thanks to Benedict’s commitment to our mission and vision, he will always be remembered for the contributions he has made to improve Imaging Services at Doctors Hospital. 26
Baptist Health Foundation 2019
Fishermen’s Community Hospital has been caring for the Florida Keys community since it opened in 1962. After Hurricane Irma destroyed much of Fishermen’s in 2017, a field hospital was quickly opened to provide uninterrupted care to the community. In July of 2018, Baptist Health South Florida replaced the field hospital with a modular facility, which continues to provide a broad range of healthcare services to the Middle Keys until the new hospital is completed. A
philanthropic goal of $15 million was set to contribute to the total $40 million estimated to build the new hospital. So far, The Keys community has raised $13.4 million. Fundraising efforts are still underway for the completely new Fishermen’s Community Hospital and we continue to be inspired by the collaboration demonstrated by so many members of our community to create a new home for healthcare in The Keys.
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DID YOU KNOW? Fishermen’s Community Hospital has been operating out of a modular facility since July of 2018. Despite this, the hospital has experienced increases in patient counts and inpatient procedures. Patients now have the ability to stay overnight at the Fishermen’s modular facility and as a result, more patient procedures have been performed. The facility’s outpatient services are also booming – offering imaging, ultrasounds, CT scans and general x-rays. The number of emergency visits have also been on the rise, reaching over 8,000 visits for the year. In the aftermath of a crisis, Fishermen’s Community Hospital’s staff has demonstrated resilience, pride in their community and a strong will to continue serving their patients in delivering the best-quality care during the new hospital’s construction.
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