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Accomplishing Our Mission
Cornerstone Campaign Completion
One of the foundational tenets of Marian Regional Medical Center’s mission is providing high-quality, compassionate care for each patient served. Because of the commitment we hold to accomplishing that mission, the vision and planning for a new facility began more than 15 years ago. The result of that vision is our new, state-of-the-art, 235,000-square-foot facility.
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Strategically Improving and Changing…
The planning for the new facility was approached strategically to ensure that Marian not only meets the immediate needs of the still-growing community, but also provides for the future of health care in the Santa Maria Valley. The completion of the expanded hospital facility is a historic milestone and an important step in providing the highest levels of care through the latest technological advances and enhancements to patient comfort, healing, and safety.
“What makes the move into the new hospital so significant is that we are realizing the vision of transforming into the regional receiving center we set out to become,” said Kerin Mase, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Executive, who supervised the transition into the new facility. “Seeing the excitement of our staff as they worked together in anticipation of the move and of the patients who are benefiting from this wonderful environment of healing has been remarkable.”
One of the essential advancements for patient care is the availability of private patient rooms. In order to promote a healing environment, most all of the 191 beautifully-appointed new rooms at Marian is a private room, and feature room-in capabilities for care partners.
In addition to private rooms, Marian has increased our capacity to care for each patient by expanding critical services, including the Emergency Department, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Critical Care Unit. There will also be an increased number of Labor and Delivery suites, which will allow mothers in labor to stay in the same room throughout their labor and recovery.
We are also striving to provide innovative technologies that further enhance patient service. One of these advancements is the Emergency Department’s dedicated 64-Slice CT scanner. A dedicated CT scanner in the department will allow for quicker diagnoses for patients and decreased wait times. Moreover, the CT scanner includes a stroke and cardiac package, which aids in the time-critical treatment of patients experiencing a heart attack or stroke.
“Having the dedicated CT scanner in the Emergency Department truly saves lives and is a testament to Marian’s commitment to quality and safe care for each patient in the Emergency Department through incorporating this technology in treatment,” remarked Dr. Todd Bailey, Director of Emergency Services at Marian. “The dedicated imaging services let us provide a faster diagnosis while keeping patient comfort and convenience in mind. This is a platform to help us as we continue to strive to improve the care we provide.”
Another exciting technology recently introduced at Marian is the da Vinci Surgical Robot as part of our Robotic Surgery Program. Through its minimally-invasive approach, the da Vinci Robot not only provides physicians with cutting-edge technology, but enhances patient experience by shortening healing time, reducing the possibility of infection, and lessening pain.
These advanced technologies along with our expanded facility will be a great asset in our continued efforts to recruit worldclass medical professionals, including physicians, nurses,
Fidenzio “Bruno” Brunello was the first patient moved into the new hospital on May 22. Upon arrival in his new patient room, he was greeted by Sister Janet Corcoran, OSF, Vice President of Mission Services, who shows Bruno her wand used to direct patients and visitors on opening day.
specialists, and technicians, from the top medical schools and centers across the country. In fact, throughout the past four years, Marian has recruited nearly 70 physicians with exemplary medical credentials and wide-ranging specialty expertise to the hospital’s medical staff.
At Marian, we recognize that the work of bringing the best in health care to the Santa Maria Valley doesn’t end with the opening of the new facility. Our commitment to the community is to continue providing cutting-edge technology, expanded specialty services, and exceptional, compassionate care enhanced by highly-skilled physicians and staff.
Historic Generosity…
Surrounded by beautiful, rolling hills, the community of Santa Maria has experienced rapid expansion in recent years. One of the qualities that continues to draw people to the Santa Maria Valley is that, despite its growth, the city still preserves a smalltown feeling. That feeling of closeness and community are continuously demonstrated through the generous support and cooperative spirit of the residents of the Santa Maria Valley and surrounding communities.
The Cornerstone Campaign began in 2007 with a goal of raising $15 million to help fund the hospital expansion project – making it the largest fundraising effort ever launched in Santa Maria. As the campaign progressed, community members rose to the challenge of ensuring that all patients in our community have access to the highest levels of health care without having to leave the area. As a matter of fact, the people of our community gave so generously that the original campaign goal was exceeded by nearly $2 million. “The support from the community to build this new age, model health care facility has been truly amazing,” remarked Stephanie Grogan, Executive Director of Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation. “It is an extraordinary testament to the high regard for Marian’s mission and the excellent work accomplished and care provided here every day for patients and families. We are so very grateful for the generosity of so many community partners.”
When the project was nearing completion, an additional need of $750,000 was identified for equipment and enhancements not included in the original plans. This much-needed funding helped to provide:
» Expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit » Dedicated CT scanner in the Emergency Department with a supplemental cardiac and stroke diagnostic capabilities » Fetal and cardiac monitoring capabilities in both the Critical
Care Unit and the Obstetrics Department » Enhanced inpatient renal dialysis care
These enhancements raised the overall goal of the campaign to $17 million. Again, the people of Santa Maria demonstrated their commitment to providing the best in health care for the community, and we are very close to reaching our new goal.
The “parade of neonates” crosses over from the existing NICU to the new facility.
Celebrating the Completion…
On Wednesday, March 7, 2012, dignitaries, leaders, and residents of the Santa Maria Valley came together to celebrate the completion of the new hospital to mark the blessing and dedication of the new facility.
“This new facility represents an investment in the health and well being of this community,” remarked Lloyd Dean, President and CEO of Dignity Health, Marian’s parent company during the event. “It also represents a new chapter in the legacy of care and compassion that has so distinguished Marian for more than 70 years.”
The expansion of the facility increases both capacity and services, so the hospital has a new name to reflect that growth: Marian Regional Medical Center. The decision to rename the facility was made as we’ve witnessed the transformation from a smaller, community-based hospital to one with expanding services that is leading our community into the future of health care. Ultimately, this new facility allows us to fulfill our mission of bringing high-quality, compassionate care to each patient we serve for generations to come.
NECESSARY ENHANCEMENTS
Expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
CT Scanner Augmentation
Enhancements for Inpatient Renal Dialysis
David Ketelaar, M.D., Emergency Medicine Specialist
