On Friday, April 2nd at 1:00 pm, a groundbreaking event on the southeast corner Clarinda Regional Health Center’s (CRHC) campus will kick off a two-year campus expansion project that has been a topic of conversation for CRHC officials for the past several years.
The groundbreaking event will be outdoors and open to the public, with masks being required. Should the weather interfere, a rain date has been set for Monday, April 5th at 1pm. A short groundbreaking ceremony will be held on the southeast corner of the campus with some words about the project and its impact on our community. Representatives from the Construction management group will be onsite to answer questions and show design renderings.
The two-year project includes new parking, a new physical medicine and rehabilitation center, new surgery suite and expanded pre- and post-surgical area, new oncology clinic and infusion center, new specialty clinic, new expanded pharmacy, remodeled and expanded medical clinic area as well as additional office and education space.
CRHC Chief Nursing Officer, Tyler Hill, who has taken the lead on the development of the project states, “Providing space for our current services as well as being forward thinking enough to know additional spaces that will be needed as we add new services was our mindset for this project. Working with ACI (Architecture firm that designed the hospital) and Murray Company construction management firm, we have formulated a great layout and are now mapping out the steps towards completion. Each new area will allow us to move departments in a phased approach so the next remodel or build can start. It will be an exciting two years, and well worth any inconveniences.”
“With nearly 20,000 sq ft of new space between the new building and additions to the current hospital as well as another near 20,000 sq ft of remodel, this is a significant project. Tyler (Hill, CNO) has done a great job overseeing the project as has Joni Christensen, CFO handling the USDA applications and funding side and Amy Roop, Lara Nothwehr and Stacy Pulliam, and many others, all working with input from our medical staff to come up with innovative clinic designs. “As the project unfolds, now is when the work really starts. Each area impacted will begin reviewing processes and layout. Our goal will be to help our teams be as efficient as possible in their new spaces,” shared Chuck Nordyke, CRHC CEO.
Hill adds, “I think the community will be happy with the new and remodeled areas aesthetically and from a patient flow standpoint. We know everyone’s time is important and we want to be sensitive to that. I think we do a great job already, especially given the spatial limitations we face. This project allows us to improve on those throughput issues.”
Amy Roop, Director of Clinics stated, “With expanded areas for specialty clinic and oncology, we can add more providers and services here in Clarinda. Our goal is to be able to have our communities receive top notch healthcare close to home. This moves us further in that direction.”
To learn more about the expansion plans, see design renderings and floor plans and to stay up to date with changes on campus as construction begins, officials encourage the community to check out the expansion page on the CRHC website: ClarindaHealth.com/expansion-project
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Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Health comes in all forms including physical, mental, and social well-being.
You may have heard about Social Determinants of Health in the news recently and the federal mandate from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) regarding a Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool……. but what is it?
This is a group of questions to screen for safety, living conditions, educational needs, economic status, access to quality healthcare, and other situations that may affect a person's overall health. Once identified, Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) can assist in finding resources and help patients overcome some of these barriers.
Examples of questions you might be asked during admission may include:
Of course, a patient has the right to refuse to answer any of the questions.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Maggie Brown at 712-542-8207 or mbrown@clarindahealth.com.
Sources:
Healthy People 2030 | health.gov
The AHC Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool (cms.gov)
Social Determinant of Health: Education Is Crucial (tulane.edu)
[Clarinda, Iowa]— The Hugh and Maxine Loudon Estate contributed $750,000 to the Clarinda Regional Health Center which has been used to develop and construct a state-of-the-art operating room facility. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare services and accommodate the growing needs of the community for advanced medical care. The newly constructed operating room is equipped with cutting-edge technology and modern amenities, fostering an environment conducive to precision, innovation, and patient-centered care.
The contribution was originally made by the Loudon Estate in 2013 to assist with the construction of the new hospital. With the hospital opening in 2012 and funding needs secured, Maxine’s daughter and son-in-law, Lyn and Orville Dodd, agreed the donation could be used for future expansion projects.
The new operating room will facilitate various complex surgical procedures, enabling medical professionals at Clarinda Regional Health Center to deliver advanced care efficiently and effectively. This expansion emphasizes the collaborative efforts between generous donors and Clarinda Regional Health Center to prioritize patient well-being and elevate the standard of healthcare services in the region.
“Clarinda Regional Health Center is extremely grateful to the Loudon Family for this generous donation allowing us to remain committed to supporting initiatives that promote healthcare advancement and benefit the community at large,” stated Chuck Nordyke, CRHC CEO.
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