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For the fifth consecutive year, Intermountain’s Supply Chain Organization has been recognized as a “Master” Supply Chain Organization by Gartner, a national consulting organization. This designation is evidence of Intermountain’s continued commitment to service excellence, sustainability, cost reduction, and innovation. Gartner highlighted the Supply Chain’s work in integration, Zipline partnership, creation of sourcing Center of Excellence, and their job description change from education-base to skill-base.
House Supervisor Amanda Cooley was on her lunch break at Cedar City Hospital in Cedar City, UT when she noticed a patient walking down the hospital concourse who had clearly just been discharged from the Emergency Department. He still wore his patient arm band and had some obvious injuries. “Naia Ursua, who is an operating room supplier, asked the patient why he didn’t have any shoes,” Amanda says. “The patient said he’d been in a car accident and had lost them. Naia asked him what size he wore. The patient said he wore size 11. Naia replied, ‘Hey, these are a 10.5. Try these on.’ And then, Naia literally took the shoes off his feet and gave them to this patient. The patient adamantly said he couldn’t take them, but Naia insisted, saying he lived just around the corner and had lots of shoes, and continued to insist that the patient take them. My heart was just overpouring with gratitude that someone could be so giving. This kind man literally gave the shoes right off his feet and ended up walking out of the hospital in his socks.”
Intermountain Healthcare was just awarded the “Gold 2022 Best of Las Vegas” award for Senior-Focused Healthcare. MyGen clinics in Nevada have seen over 183,000 patients so far in 2022 - Enough to fill over 1050 flights out of McCarran International Airport if easily accessible healthcare was unavailable to seniors. Intermountain also won a “Gold 2022 Best of Las Vegas” award for best Women’s Clinic and brought home “Silver 2022 Best of Las Vegas Awards” in the categories of best Urgent Care/Walk in Clinic and Men’s Health. We’re proud to see our accomplishments highlighted in meaningful ways within the communities we serve. These awards, which are the result of public voting, reflect our caregivers’ dedication to our mission statement: helping people live the healthiest lives possible.
“As a part of our Equity Fundamental, it’s important that we foster a sense of belonging for everyone,” says Tiffany Capeles, chief equity officer. “That includes galvanizing resources to uplift, support, and celebrate underserved and underrepresented populations. I’m so proud of our leaders and caregivers who’ve dedicated themselves to elevating our Equity Fundamental so we can continue to touch lives in meaningful ways.” Explore four recent examples of Intermountain promoting equity and supporting diverse populations across our system.
A total of 15 Intermountain Healthcare hospitals were recognized as 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. Congratulations for earning this elite honor and a special thank you to our patients (including our littlest patients!) who trust us with their care!
Intermountain has acquired 2 new ambulances for the fleet at Cassia Regional Hospital to ensure that Cassia County has access to the best paramedic emergency medical care possible. Outfitted with the latest state-of-the-art safety technology for paramedics and patients, the new rigs are now in service. “These new ambulances are so great for our team and for patient care in the community,” said Keisha Hendrickson, Cassia Regionals Hospital’s ambulance department manager. “They have many safety features to keep our patients and crew safe such as an improved alert system that uses LED lights and vibration, a totally seamless body, and a custom design inside that gives us better equipment and patient access.” “It’s wonderful to have a hospital in our rural area that is part of a large non-profit health system whose mission is helping people live the healthiest lives possible,” said Mike Blauer, Intermountain Cassia Regional Hospital’s administrator. “Over and over again, we see them invest in our community to give our neighbors, friends and family the bestcare and tools available."
Members of Intermountain’s Pharmacy team recently participated in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraising walk at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City. The pharmacy team, dubbed Intermountain Rx for Hope, participated in honor of Pharmacy team members Kathy Povilus and Tina Flygare, both currently coping with breast cancer diagnoses and treatment. Kathy was able to attend the event. “Receiving a diagnosis of cancer was devastating,” Kathy says. “When I saw my teammates ready and willing to walk for me and others affected by breast cancer, it had such an emotional impact on me. I’m so grateful to have the love and support of my Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Team to help me along this journey.” The Pharmacy team contributed $2,249 to the cause, with donations coming from across the various specialties and disciplines of the Pharmacy Department. Intermountain Rx for Hope was listed on the American Cancer Society event page as a top ten team for their fundraising efforts.
Intermountain Healthcare’s Delta Community Hospital in Delta, UT and Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield, UT have both earned Level IV trauma center designations from the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. In addition, Intermountain Fillmore Hospital in Fillmore, UT has received a Level IV recertification. A Level IV trauma center must meet strict criteria and be equipped to always be ready to provide advanced trauma life support by having necessary staff available. The certification ensures residents in Central and Southern Utah have access to key medical resources and trauma care closer to home.
You’re live…with Primary Children’s! Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital has been selected by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation as the next site for a Seacrest Studio, a state-of-the-art broadcast media center that will allow kids to explore the wonders of radio, television, and new media while receiving treatment. “Providing safe and engaging experiences to patients during their hospital stay is a critical part of their healing, wellbeing, and continued development as kids,” said Katy Welkie, chief executive officer of Primary Children’s Hospital and vice president of Intermountain Children’s Health. We can’t wait to share even more about this interactive experience for patients and families. Coming to Primary Children’s next year!
