WHITTIER, Calif., Sept. 20,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- October
1, 2023 marks the tenth anniversary since Downey Regional
Medical Center became part of the PIH Health network as PIH Health
Downey Hospital, the second hospital in the growing healthcare
system.
Over the last decade, the hospital has undergone a number of
modernization projects to enhance the facility, advance healthcare,
and improve the patient experience, and now earns national
recognition annually for its optimal use of information technology,
best practices, and excellence in care.
"The last ten years have been focused on the renewal and growth
of the Downey hospital for the
betterment of its patients and the community," says PIH Health
President and CEO, James R. West.
"We've come a long way from where we started, and, in keeping with
our 'Patients First' vision, we will continue to advance our
position as the Downey community's
trusted health and wellness partner."
Almost immediately after the hospital joined the network, PIH
Health began a stream of short and long-term projects including
updates to the hospital's interior and exterior, seismic
retrofitting, and improvements to hospital processes. From the
welcoming main entrance, spacious and updated waiting areas and
hallways, to remodeled patient rooms, cafeteria, and other
renovated departments and offices, the Downey hospital has been updated to offer
patients and visitors a pleasant and comfortable space to receive
the highest quality care and services.
Extensive technological upgrades were also made in the form of
the installation of state-of-the-art medical equipment, updates to
the hospital's communication and medical software systems, and a
modernized wireless infrastructure built to support electronic
medical records. These technological enhancements have improved the
coordination and delivery of patient care, resulting in more
security, accuracy, and efficiency.
Directly across the hospital campus, the Downey medical office building (located at
11480 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA)
offers robust medical specialties including allergy &
immunology, cardiology, digestive health services, hematology &
oncology, otolaryngology (ENT), pain management
and rheumatology. The latest addition to the building is a new
PIH Health retail pharmacy which recently opened in July 2023.
After several years of work, the hospital also nears completion
of another long-term project. The multiphase expansion of the
5,000-square-foot Emergency Department (ED) is expected to be
completed early 2025.
"PIH Health Downey Hospital has grown to be a leader in
improving the health and wellness of the local community over the
past decade," said Dianne Sauco MSN MSHCA RN, PIH Health Downey
Hospital chief nursing officer. "As we move forward, we remain
focused on growth and continue to expand our services in response
to the community's healthcare
needs."
About PIH Health
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that
serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region.
The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey
Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier
Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty
medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice
care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics,
women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The
organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient
care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare
Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health
as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices,
cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare
technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or
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