Medina Hospital is now a Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Today, Medina General Hospital officially became part of the Cleveland Clinic health system, which includes eight other regional hospitals in Northeast Ohio.
"We're excited to have Medina Hospital join our network of hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio," said Fred DeGrandis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals. "We look forward to building on Medina Hospital's heritage and combining that with the advancements, research and clinical excellence Cleveland Clinic will bring to this community."
As part of the affiliation, Medina General Hospital will change its name to Medina Hospital, as other hospitals joining Cleveland Clinic have historically done.
Other plans moving forward as a result of Medina Hospital joining Cleveland Clinic, include enhancing access patients will have for needed specialty services; expanding Cleveland Clinic's services throughout Medina County; and improving the quality and efficiency of services to those coming to Medina Hospital.
"This affiliation is a pivotal step to ensuring we continue to uphold what we value most -- taking care of our patients," said Rob Stall, President, Medina Hospital. "Our plan moving forward is to update and upgrade services to provide the highest quality, cost-effective healthcare, while also improving transparency and maximizing the experience for our patients."
In addition to enhancing Medina Hospital's clinical services, there will also be a focus on improving the experience patients and visitors will have when they come to Medina Hospital. Immediately, visitors will notice one change when they enter Medina Hospital - greeters wearing red coats. Known simply as "redcoats," these greeters are a fixture at Cleveland Clinic's main campus whose purpose is to welcome and offer assistance and guidance for patients and visitors.
Other enhancements planned to improve the patient's experience include implementing electronic medical records, which are a signature of Cleveland Clinic. This will allow Medina Hospital patients to use MyChart to manage prescriptions, appointments and keep track of their medical history online. Patients also will have access to Healing Services programs, including massage, guided imagery and spiritual counseling.
Additional new offerings coming to Medina Hospital include Patient and Family Councils, a best practice in use at other Cleveland Clinic hospitals, which allows hospital officials to stay closely connected with patients and their families and get valuable insight to improve how care is provided. A Community Advisory Board consisting of local resident and business leaders will also be added to better align the needs of the community with the services of the hospital. Services have also been added to make it easier for community physicians to use Medina Hospital and work closely with Cleveland Clinic specialists.
As part of the agreement, Cleveland Clinic will have representatives on the Medina Hospital Board, including
In addition, Medina Hospital President Rob Stall will serve on the Medina Hospital Board.
"This is a tremendous boost for all of Medina County," said Pamela Miller, Chair, Medina Hospital Board of Directors. "Our affiliation with Cleveland Clinic brings new opportunities for expanded and improved health care for our community. As a community hospital dedicated to serving our patients, we are proud to align ourselves with an institution that is known for 'world class care.'"
In celebration of the affiliation, Medina Hospital is hosting a community event on Sunday, September 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the hospital grounds. There will be free entertainment, games, treats and fun prizes for all who attend.
The affiliation is the result of due diligence discussions between Cleveland Clinic and Medina General Hospital that began in July 2008.
Cleveland Clinic and Medina Hospital will commit to capital investments totaling $40 million to support a multi-year strategic plan to strengthen the hospital. Cleveland Clinic will also make a $10 million donation to the Medina Hospital Foundation, which will be utilized over time to support programs and services at the hospital.
Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey. Approximately 1,800 full-time salaried physicians and researchers at Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Florida represent more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties. In 2008, there were 3.3 million visits to Cleveland Clinic and 50,465 hospital admissions. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 80 countries. Cleveland Clinic's Web address is www.clevelandclinic.org.
With more than 4,200 available beds, Cleveland Clinic and its community hospitals offer broad geographic coverage and a full continuum of high-quality care. In addition to Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston and Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation, Cleveland Clinic hospitals include nine respected community-based providers: Euclid, Fairview, Hillcrest, Huron, Lakewood, Lutheran, Marymount, South Pointe and Medina hospitals.