Sidney Health Center celebrated the completion of the Emergency Department remodel with a ribbon cutting and open house event. Joining the ribbon cutting were Sidney Health Center leaders, board members, emergency department staff, EMS team members, contractors, and Sidney Chamber members. (Submitted photo)
Sidney, MT - 2023 proved to be a year of remarkable accomplishments and strides at Sidney Health Center. Throughout the year, dedicated efforts remained centered on enhancing patient and resident care. Overall, the organization successfully completed a couple major construction projects, unveiled new service lines, and proudly accepted accolades in recognition of its commitment to excellence.
ER Renovation:
In 2022, Sidney Health Center embarked on an ambitious journey to overhaul its Emergency Department that was originally built in 1983. In 2023, this vision became a reality as the renovation was revealed with a ribbon cutting and open house in October. The $4.8 million transformation involved not just a facelift but a complete reimagination of how emergency care should be delivered. The result is a cutting-edge facility that aligns with modern emergency medicine practices, prioritizing patient comfort, safety, and efficient care delivery.
One of the most striking features of the renovated Emergency Department is the redesigned patient flow. The layout was methodically planned to ensure efficient movement of patients in and out of the ER, minimizing wait times and optimizing the delivery of medical care. Larger patient rooms offer comprehensive monitoring and treatment, regardless of the presenting condition, while soundproofing and privacy measures have been integrated to create a peaceful and confidential atmosphere for patients and their families.
In fiscal year 2023, the ER treated over 6,000 patients, the Richland County Ambulance Service did 538 runs throughout the county, and the Care Flight service provided 386 flights from Sidney Health Center and surrounding facilities.
Cancer Care Expansion:
In August 2022, Sidney Health Center began expanding the Cancer Care Center with a second vault. This addition was crucial to prevent disruption of radiation therapy services. Without it, removal of the original TomoTherapy machine could have disrupted services for three months.
The new radiation vault was completed in fall 2023, with the new unit installed and in operation. This expansion also includes space for a hyperbaric chamber.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a non-invasive treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. This therapy has shown remarkable benefits in various medical conditions, including wound healing, decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and more.
Sidney Health Center treats people with different types of cancers from several counties in eastern Montana and western North Dakota. The most common types of cancer include breast, prostate, lung, colon, head and neck, and esophageal cancer diagnoses.
In Fiscal Year 2023, the facility had 3,444 medical oncology visits and 1,807 radiation therapy visits.
The expansion of the cancer care services to include radiation therapy in 2011 has proved to be a vital and necessary service, serving more than 600 area cancer patients in the first 10 years of operation. The infusion center, which includes chemotherapy, non-chemotherapy and injections have increased consistently by 25% per year.
5-Star Recognition:
In August, Sidney Health Center announced its designation as a 5-star hospital on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Care Compare website. The 5-star rating is a testament to the exceptional quality of care and commitment to patient well-being demonstrated by the hospital's dedicated team of physicians and staff.
The care team, spanning various departments like leadership, nursing, emergency department, medical staff, pharmacy, social services, respiratory, rehabilitation, care management, patient experience and more played a pivotal role in earning this accolade through their hard work and dedication to excellence.
In December, Sidney Health Center Extended Care achieved the prestigious 5-star rating on Care Compare, as designated by CMS's Five-Star Quality Rating System! This system helps families compare nursing homes more easily, highlighting areas of excellence. The dedication to exceptional resident care reflects in the overall 5-star rating, which includes the scores in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Additional recognitions during the year of 2023 included the Jeff Martin Leadership Award from the Yellowstone Insurance Exchange and the Quality Program of the Year Award from the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network. Both awards recognize the organization's efforts in improving patient safety and providing quality care to the communities served by Sidney Health Center.
About Sidney Health Center:
Sidney Health Center is a not-for-profit community based medical center that has been serving people in the MonDak region for more than 100 years. The passion for caring is shared by the doctors, nurses, and several hundred employees and volunteers. This commitment to service excellence is guided by Sidney Health Center's mission, "to help you achieve their highest level of health and well-being." For a complete listing of services, upcoming events, and job openings at Sidney Health Center, please visit our website at http://www.sidneyhealth.org.
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