Foundation launches Critical Care Unit remodel
Each year, nearly 400 people are admitted to the Critical Care Unit at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. It’s the place where lives are saved, where the most intense medical care in the hospital happens. In order to meet the needs of our growing community, as well as a changing patient population, the hospital’s Critical Care Unit needs to undergo a significant renovation.
The project will accomplish several important things:
- An ADA-accessible bathroom for patients, equipped with a shower. Right now, the unit does not have its own patient bathroom.
- A new HVAC unit to improve air flow and temperature for patients and staff.
- A ceiling-mounted patient lift, which will benefit patients who can’t move on their own, as well as our staff.
- A medical air compressor and distribution system.
- A new storage area for equipment. Currently, equipment is being stored in a patient room, making that room unavailable to our patients.
- Upgraded flooring and paint throughout the unit.
“The flow of patient care and activity in the unit is going to be greatly improved by this renovation,” said Wendie Wunderwald, Vice President of Patient Care Services. “Our staff is very excited about this project."
The overall cost of the renovation project, which began in the summer of 2011, is estimated at $900,000. The Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation has committed to raising $550,000 toward this cost, with all funds going directly to construction and equipment needs. Gifts toward this important project will have a lasting impact, ensuring that the hospital has a Critical Care Unit that is able to serve the needs of east Linn County for years to come.
Learn more about the Critical Care Unity renovation project.
Matching fund improves care for patients
The Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation Matching Fund Policy supports employee-proposed projects designed to improve patient care or employee environment. The fund matches dollar-for-dollar the total amount of employee contributions to the foundation’s annual fall employee campaign.
“The foundation hopes that the Matching Fund for employee projects will both encourage and reward hospital employees in their financial support of the hospital,” said Bill Rauch, President of the foundation. “Their generosity over the years continues to allow the foundation to support projects that will enhance the quality of health care available to Linn County residents.”
The foundation funded more than 20 employee projects in 2011, for a total of $118,153.