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Patient-Centered Care Is the Cornerstone
of Alabama’s Newest Hospital -- 04/19/12
When members of Madison Hospital’s leadership team are asked what will set the new hospital apart, the response is unanimous: patient-centered care. The concept of patient-centered care virtually redefines relationships in health care and is grounded in mutually beneficial partnerships among the health care team, patients and their family members.
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Madison Urgent Care will be closed Monday, Feb. 27 -- 02/24/12
When Madison Hospital opens for patient care on Tuesday, Feb. 28, the area that is now Madison Urgent Care will become Madison Hospital Emergency Department. To prepare for this transition, Madison Urgent Care will not open on Monday, Feb. 27.
Now through Sunday, Feb. 26
Madison Urgent Care hours: Daily, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 27
Closed for transition
Tuesday, Feb. 28
Madison Hospital Emergency Department: Opens at 7 a.m. for 24/7 emergency care
Since Madison Urgent Care will become Madison Hospital Emergency Department, please check your insurance coverage for changes in your co-pay.
Brewer proficient in health care technology -- 02/24/12
Health care technology is constantly changing everyday, and Will Brewer is making sure his staff is proficient in using the latest equipment and processes. Brewer is the clinical nurse educator for the emergency department.
Brewer said he is responsible for the orientation and ongoing training of all emergency nursing staff and technicians.
“I love the field of health care education,” he said.
Brewer added that he always knew he wanted to go into health care, however he wasn’t necessarily sold on being a nurse.
“While in high school, I worked at a local nursing home, and from then on I knew I wanted to be a nurse,” said Brewer.
Brewer’s career began as a staff nurse in the main emergency department.
He also added that he has worked in education as the coordinator of the advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support program.
Brewer obtained his master’s degree in nursing and become a certified emergency nurse (CEN) — a specialty/ advanced certification that shows knowledge and proficiency in the field of emergency nursing.
“When I see that my education has been effective, it definitely makes a difference in the lives of the nursing staff and of our patients,” he said.
Brewer has been with Huntsville Hospital for seven years.
Brewer said its most exciting when he has the opportunity to do what he loves every day.
Brewer was raised in Florence and moved to Huntsville shortly after graduating college.
Brewer said he cannot imagine doing any other job, he loves being a nurse and he firmly believes that nursing is truly a calling.
Article published by The Madison Record.
Anderson coordinates at new hospital -- 02/24/12
Shoshannah Anderson immediately felt drawn to the operating room during her clinical rotations during nursing school at University of Alabama Huntsville.
“It was like a different world compared to the other fields of nursing that I was exposed to,” Anderson said. Anderson is currently the lead surgical services coordinator for the
Madison Hospital.
“My role consists of managing the day-to –day functions and processes of the operating room,” she said.
Anderson said nursing has always been a strong passion for her because nurses play an important role; they become a part of the healing process for a patient’s life.
For the past seven and a half years, prior to accepting her position at
Madison Hospital, Anderson worked in the area of neurosurgery
in the operating room.
“Although it was quite to difficult leave an area in which you have established relationships with the surgeons and staff, I was committed to branching out and expanding my knowledge and skills set in various areas of surgery.
Anderson said that her greatest joy within her field is being able to know that cumulative efforts of the team have helped the patients.
“Its the small things that make the difference,” she said.
Being a nurse requires commitment to giving quality care, holding a patient’s hand in comfort and offering a warm smile are among some of the greatest services that nurses provide.
Anderson said she has learned a good formula for balance in work.
“Work hard and play hard,” she said.
Anderson enjoys spending time with her husband Joseph and her two sons, Joseph III and Brendon.
Article published by The Madison County Record.
Moen knows all about fitness management -- 02/24/12
Staying fit is part of a well-balanced diet and Jeffrey Moen knows what it takes to keep a healthy body.
Moen is the program manager for Madison Hospital’s Wellness center.
“I am responsible for day to day operations of the facility,” Moen said. ”I manage our staff of exercise physiologist, exercise technicians, administrative and support staff, dietician and facility contractors.”
Not only is Moen responsible for his staff, he also is involved with planning the program budget, hospital programming as well as decision making. “Basically I have a hand in most everything day to day that is specific to our facility,” Moen added.
Moen said what he finds most rewarding is to see members take the necessary direction to work toward and attain the level they are striving for.
“I find the interaction with our members to be most exciting. Each individual has their own unique personality with their own specific goals and needs,” said Moen.
He has been in the fitness industry for 27 years.
“I worked two years as a strength and conditioning coordinator for the Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force,” he said.
Moen has even spent six years as the manager of the Physical Exercise Program for NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center.
“I lived in Tennessee for 13 years working and managing a physical therapy based wellness center,” added Moen.
Moen has been with the Huntsville and Madison hospital for five years working at both Madison and the Medical Mall facilities.
Moen is orginally from Platteville, Wis., where he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin Platteville and a masters of science degree from the United States Sports Academy in Fitness Management.
Moen is married to his wife Julie, a Huntsville native where they have one daughter, Danielle, who is 22.
Article published by The Madison County Record.
Madison Sleep Center has moved -- 02/09/12
Madison Sleep Center has moved to a new location. It is now located on the corner of Highway 72 W. & Wall Triana Highway, in the old Southern Family Market building next to Therapy Services.
Madison Sleep Center
8020 Highway 72 West, Suite D
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 265-5977
New Madison Hospital set to open Feb. 28 -- 02/08/12
After nearly a decade of trying to bring a hospital to Alabama's fastest-growing city, Madison is only three weeks away from realizing that dream.
On Feb. 28, at 7 a.m., the 60-bed, $70 million Madison Hospital will open for business.
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Published by al.com.
Clinical outcomes manager believes job ‘a calling’ -- 01/03/12
Having 13 years of extensive experience is no easy task.
Shala Harger, the upcoming clinical outcomes manager at Madison Hospital said her experience has been more of a calling.
Harger has a broad-based background in performing administrative functions and providing evidence-based patient care.
“I will coordinate the areas of practice excellence/ education, quality management, infection control, case management, house supervisors and IT,” said Harger.
Harger said there was no specific reason or event in her life that led her to nursing. “I truly believe for me, nursing was a calling,” said Harger.
Originally from Fyffe, Harger has lived near Memphis, Tenn. where she received her master’s in nursing from the University of Memphis.
Harger has recently moved back home, and although she is new to the system, she has been rotating through the different areas and is learning about the hospital.
Although taking on a new responsibility in healthcare, Harger said she is constantly considering patients’ healthcare needs, personal concerns and safety. Harger said she possesses excellent planning, prioritizing and goal-setting abilities.
“I am looking forward to working effectively with an interdisciplinary team and providing a fostering positive environment for our patients,” said Harger.
Article published by The Madison County Record
Neville operations manager at new hospital -- 01/03/12
As the new Madison Hospital opens, employees are proud to be taking action in helping.
Cheryl Neville is proud to be on board for making the hospital become a reality.
The majority of Neville’s time is currently spent at Huntsville Hospital.
“I spend lots of time in meetings putting together processes and concepts that will facilitate making the Madison Hospital ready,” said Neville.
Growing up, Neville spent most of her life in the Shoals area. She attended nursing school at Northwest in Phil Campbell. “I became nurse manager of a large pediatric clinic for about eight years,” she said.
Neville has also worked in the home health field taking care of pediatric patients for four years.
Neville said before moving to Huntsville where she became an orthopedic circulator in surgery at Huntsville Hospital, she spent seven years circulating/relief charge before taking the position as clinical manager of orthopedic surgery at Huntsville Hospital.
“I have spent the last two years in this role until accepting the position as operations manager of Madison Hospital,” said Neville.
Neville’s position at Madison Hospital will be the operations manager of surgical services, endoscopy, anesthesia and central supply.
“I will oversee the day-to-day operations of these departments to make sure they function efficiently while providing excellent care to the community in Madison,” Neville said.
Neville said she knew immediately that with the leadership team that was on board for the new hospital, she wanted to make sure she was a part of it as well.
“I currently reside in Hampton Cove with my husband, Bill. I am the proud mom of five children from ages 25 to 6 and one grandchild,” Neville said.
Neville says with five kids most of her free time is spent taking care of her children and traveling.
“We have a home in Park City, Utah, where we love to take our children skiing during the winter,” Neville said. As Neville prepares for her new role, she is looking forward to serving the Madison community.
Article published by The Madison County Record
Operations manager dedicated to medicine -- 01/03/12
Being a member of the medical community is something James Whitt takes seriously.
With more than 20 years in the medical field, he is bringing his talents to Madison Hospital this February as the clinical operations manager. He will be in charge of managing the intensive care unit, medical unit, surgical unit and physical therapy unit.
He is leaving his position at Huntsville Hospital as the neural intensive care night charge nurse.
There, he was responsible for 17 neural and neural trauma patients and seven to 10 nurses on every shift. “It was part of what prepared me for this position,” Whitt said.
“It helped me understand the hospital and the hospital system.”
Whitt has also worked as a paramedic, both in the field and as a supervisor. He played an integral part in setting up EMS sites in both Decatur and Gadsden. He also has 28 years experience in the Navy Reserves, where he worked in the healthcare sector.
He is currently the executive office of his unit. Initially, Whitt planned to attend medical school. Because of a lack of funds, he decided to enroll in the Reserves with plans to allow that program to pay for his education. He became a Corpsman, which is the equivalent of an Army medic.
He eventually became a paramedic. “I loved the paramedic program,” he said. “As I got older, I wanted to know my patients on a long term basis as opposed to only a few minutes or an hour. I really wanted to know what happened after they left us.”
This natural desire led him to his role at the hospital. “I find it very interesting to watch patients come in very sick and be involved with helping them get better over the next few weeks,” he said.
A “military brat,” Whitt said he attended 13 different schools before graduating high school. He’s from Idaho and has lived in Alabama since ’83. He currently resides in the Toney area. “I’m very excited to start at Madison hospital,” he said.
“I love being involved in starting things from the ground up. I really love the concept of being more community based.” The learning experience is what Whitt said he would value most about his new venture. “I’ll be exposed to things I have not been exposed to before,” he said. “I will problem solve and make things better for patients, families and nursing staff.”
Article published by The Madison County Record, written by By Michael Hansberry
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