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Alameda Hospital Announces the Expansion of Skilled Nursing Care
ALAMEDA, Calif., August 12, 2008 -
The City of Alameda Health Care District announces that Alameda Hospital will be expanding its current capacity to provide skilled nursing care to the community. Alameda Hospital owns the building adjacent to its parking lot (625 Willow Street), and since 1981, has leased the building to independent operators, who currently run the South Shore Convalescent Hospital. Alameda Hospital has valued and enjoyed its long relationship with the convalescent hospital, but as part of its strategic direction to enhance the continuum of care and services provided, especially to seniors, Alameda Hospital gave notice in February 2008 that it would assume direct responsibility for operation of the convalescent hospital effective approximately August 17, 2008. As the largest health care provider or services to senior on the island and Alameda's aging population, refining this continuum of care is essential to meeting the changing need of the community.
Alameda Hospital plans to maintain the long tradition of high quality care provided to the residents of South Shore. It is the Hospital’s intent to use its resources to improve the overall resident experience by enhancing the facility and scope of services available. Current employees of South Shore have provided quality care for many years and have the opportunity to continue to do so. Due to the Hospital’s status as a District Hospital, and in accordance with hospital policy, Alameda Hospital has a defined process of posting all available positions. Available positions have been posted and current employees of South Shore were urged to apply for employment as an employee of Alameda Hospital. Alameda Hospital looks forward to working with many of the health care providers who have cared for South Shore patients over the years. It is also the Hospital’s plan to maintain and, in many cases, improve the wages and benefits South Shore employees currently enjoy.
Special meetings were held for South Shore employees, residents and their families with hospital management to discuss this transition and to answer questions that they had.
In addition to it’s full range of acute care services, Alameda Hospital currently offers a unique 35-bed subacute inpatient program for seriously ill patients who require, often long term, specialized services. Many residents are ventilator dependent. The care is generally more intensive than skilled nursing care and less than acute hospital care and is one of only a handful of subacute care programs in the East bay. An increase in skilled nursing capabilities will provide our patients with greater access to specialized care.
Alameda Hospital is excited about this opportunity and is committed to the continuation of providing high quality and compassionate care to the community.
Alameda Hospital Awarded for Excellence in Heart Care
ALAMEDA, Calif., April 29, 2008 — The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association has awarded Alameda Hospital a Performance Achievement Award for excellence in the care and treatment of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Get with the Guidelines (GWTG) is the largest national hospital-based quality improvement program for the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. This premier program empowers healthcare provider teams to consistently treat heart and stroke patients according to the most up-to-date evidence-based guidelines.
Performance Achievement Awards recognize hospitals that demonstrate at least 85 percent compliance in each of the six core GWTG-CAD measures. The different levels of awards reflect the amount of time for which the hospital demonstrates performance. The management and staff at Alameda Hospital are very excited about participating in this unique quality improvement program. The Bronze achievement award is just the first step towards sustaining excellence in the treatment and care of heart disease.
Alameda Hospital’s achievement will be recognized in the July 2008 “Best Hospitals” issue of U.S. News and World Report.
“Alameda Hospital’s commitment to excellent care will be celebrated during this year’s ‘Hospital Week’, says CEO, Deborah Stebbins. “Our medical staff, health care professionals, and volunteers deserve our congratulations as we continue to make strides towards providing the exceptional, high quality and personalized care our patients deserve.”
In addition to this premier recognition award, Alameda Hospital has recently received “Five Star” recognition for outstanding clinical excellence in Cardiac Care, Pulmonary Care, Stroke Care, and Critical Care by HealthGrades. HealthGrades analyzed discharges from every U.S. hospital and published its results in The Tenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study (2007).
HealthGrades’ star rating system tells consumers whether a particular hospital’s performance is “best” (5-star), “as expected” (3-star), or “poor” (1-star) on a particular procedure or condition.
Alameda Hospital to Provide Inpatient Care to Veterans
ALAMEDA, Calif., February 19, 2008 —
Alameda Hospital is pleased to announce it has entered into an Agreement with Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to provide inpatient medical and surgical services to eligible veterans referred by the VA to the Hospital. This agreement became effective February 11, 2008.
Alameda Hospital and its Medical Staff are excited to have been selected as the contractor and look forward to being able to provide needed healthcare services to eligible VA beneficiaries close to home. Across the nation, Veterans Affairs enters into agreements, such as this, to provide available and accessible providers of care for their veterans.
Alameda has had a long and colorful military history as the home of the Alameda Naval Air Station that closed in 1997. This new medical services agreement will allow Alameda and Alameda Hospital to continue to support and be an integral part of veteran's lives by providing medical inpatient healthcare services to eligible VA beneficiaries.
District Board Announces Appointment of
New Chief Executive Officer
October 25, 2007
The City of Alameda Health Care District Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah E. Stebbins as Chief Executive Officer for Alameda Hospital. The announcment was made at the October 23, 2007 District Board meeting. The search for the CEO began in June 2007 when Delta One Partners, Inc. announced that they would be retiring from healthcare in December 2007. Ms. Stebbins met with the Board of Directors, key Hospital personnel and members of the Medical Executive Committee.
Ms. Stebbins has served in a variety of leadership roles in healthcare management for over thirty four years. After earning her BA in Political Science from Stanford and her Masters of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley, she began her career as Vice President of Corporate Development with Alta Bates Corporation (ABC). She rapidly moved up administrative ranks within the ABC holding company finally serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Alta Bates Ambulatory Health Services, Inc.
In 1987 she was recruited to Seton Medical Center where she served as President and Chief Executive Officer when it was acquired by Catholic Healthcare West (CHW). She then took on responsibility as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CHW Bay Area Region, the third largest division of CHW at the time with seven hospitals which represented over $600 million in annual revenue.
Following her tenure at CHW, Ms. Stebbins became Chief Executive of Masonic Homes, a 109 year old non-profit organization providing senior living, health care, residential group homes for children and community outreach to the membership of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California. During her seven year tenure, she oversaw completion of $70 million in construction, grew the client base by 35%, and established its first strategic plan.
Alameda Hospital Enhances Services to the Community
ALAMEDA, Calif., September 20, 2006 -
Alameda Hospital is pleased to announce the expansion of services in the Hospital’s Clinical Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Departments.
A new, convenient, laboratory drawing station is now open at the Alameda Towne Centre. This new location allows the community convenient access to Alameda Hospital’s out-patient laboratory services. Located at 501 South Shore Center West, adjacent to Office Max, the new location offers ample parking and on-site registration.
In addition, Alameda Hospital’s comprehensive Diagnostic Imaging Department has recently expanded its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) availability. Now available both Mondays and Fridays, this advanced technology is especially designed to produce superior resolution and image quality while reducing exam times. This new patient friendly environment offers the latest in imaging technology and allows for less anxiety and greater patient comfort.
These recent expansions exemplify Alameda Hospital’s commitment to providing quality, convenient and professional care to the community. Alameda Hospital accepts most major health insurance plans including Medicare and MediCal.
For more information about Alameda Hospital’s capabilities, please call 814-4362 or visit its web site: www.alamedahospital.org.
Alameda Hospital Names The John J. Mulvany Infusion Center and Cancer Services Unit
ALAMEDA, Calif., April 26, 2006-
On Thursday, April 20, 2006, close to 100 people attended our Grand Opening and Naming Ceremony of the John J. Mulvany Infusion Center and Cancer Services Unit. The program consisted of many positive comments regarding the new unit, including statements made by Administration, the District Board, and Medical Staff Leadership including the staff of the Infusion Unit. An unsolicited statement was also made by a current patient of the Unit, commenting on how wonderful the staff is and what a great addition this is for the community of Alameda.
The unit is located on 2-South, in an area that has been renovated with fresh paint, wall hangings, office space and two rooms containing a combination of patient beds and therapy chairs. The unit officially opened for business in October 2005 and has increased the number of patients seen during each month from an original 20 to over 111 in March 2006.
The unit has been named after John J. Mulvany, referred to as the “Founding Father of Naval Air Station”. Mr. Mulvany worked with the United States Government from 1917 to 1938, when Public Resolution No. 19 of the 76th Congress, authorized the President of the United States to accept the Alameda land for $1.00.
In 1938 when Alameda Hospital was going to be taken over by the Wells Fargo Bank due to a default on its loan, Mr. Mulvany contacted Mr. A.P. Gianini, Founder of the Bank of America. When Mr. Gianini showed an interest in helping the Hospital with its financial problems, the Wells Fargo Bank agreed to extend the loan date.
John J. Mulvany also served as Chairman for 25 years of the Alameda County Welfare Commission. This agency, now known as Social Services, was the investigating body for the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. They reviewed and either granted or denied financial aid for the indigent population, furnishing food, shelter, transportation, and clothing.
Mr. Mulvany’s daughter, Marion F. Holt, who has contributed countless volunteer hours through her work with the Auxiliary and Foundation in support of Alameda Hospital since 1954, was also honored at the event.
Alameda Hospital Opens the Infusion Center and Cancer Services Program
Alameda Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of the Alameda Hospital Infusion Center and Cancer Services Program. Located on the 2nd floor of Alameda Hospital, services are provided Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Patients can now receive the following specialized treatment close to home.
• Chemotherapy
• Transfusions of blood products
• IV antibiotic therapy
• Hydration therapy
• Central line catheter care
• IV antiemetics
This new program now allows you to receive the care you need in a convenient, accessible, and comfortable environment at Alameda Hospital. Under the medical directorship of Gary Cecchi, M.D. and Jean Bird R.N., OCN, the Infusion Center staff is committed to working closely with you and your doctor to promote the best treatment outcomes possible. To receive more information, or to arrange an appointment, please contact Nancy Martinez, Office Coordinator, at (510) 814-4078.
In addition to this exciting new program, Alameda Hospital has enhanced its Diagnostic Imaging Services by adding new state-of-the-art equipment and service.
• Mammography System
• CT Scanner
• MRI Services
• Bone Densitometry
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call (510) 814-4047.
Alameda Hospital accepts most Health Plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal. The hospital and its medical staff remain committed to provide quality healthcare, close to home
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