(Nashville, TN) - July
20, 2012 -
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center treated a record number of emergency
patients who came to the hospital by way of EMS providers in June of
2012. TriStar Southern Hills has been posting record results in its
emergency department in the past couple of years. “The strong growth we
have seen is the result of substantial changes we have made ,” said Thomas
Ozburn, chief executive officer of the hospital. The team at TriStar
Southern Hills credits part of this historic record to the relationships they
have built with area EMS providers.
“Most recently, we
earned our advanced primary stroke center certification from Joint
Commission.” The hospital was the first in the area to use telestroke
technology in its treatment of stroke patients last year. “In the
treatment of stroke, time is so critical. Truly, seconds matter.
Telestroke technology allows us to get a patient in front of a neurologist very
quickly, regardless of which campus that neurologist is on. Without
having to commute, the physician is able to see the patient and measure vitals
and conduct an exam through this technology.”
Other changes at the
hospital during the past year include a new emergency physicians group and a
strong commitment to patient safety and customer service. “We are
committed to providing the best level of care to the community we serve.
Whenever possible, we want our patients to be able to receive treatment
here, close to where they live and work,” said Ozburn.
In
addition to its designation as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, TriStar
Southern Hills is also an Accredited Chest Pain Center.
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