Kettering Medical Center
| Kettering Medical Center | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location |  , Kettering, Ohio, USA |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Private |
| Hospital type | Academic |
| Affiliated university | Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and Kettering College of Medical Arts |
| Services | |
| Standards | JCAHO accreditation Magnet[1] status |
| Emergency department | Cath Lab 24/7, Cardiac Alert Program, L&D Services,Stroke Protocal w/ Thrombolytics, Accredited Chest Pain Eval Center and Level 2 Trauma Center. |
| Beds | 508 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.kmcnetwork.org/kettering |
| Lists | |
| Other links | List of hospitals in the United States |
Kettering Medical Center (KMC) is located in Kettering, Ohio, United States. The Kettering Medical Center is a faith-based not-for-profit regional acute care hospital. It is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The hospital has 508 beds.[2] The Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University is the affiliated university.[3] Kettering Medical Center is the focus hospital within the Kettering Health Network. In 2009, 2010, and 2011 Thomson Reuters rated the Kettering Health Network as one of the top 10 hospital networks for clinical excellence in the United States.[4]
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[edit] Locations
Its network of area facilities, known as Kettering Health Network, also includes Grandview Medical Center (an osteopathic teaching hospital) located in Dayton, Ohio; Sycamore Hospital, Miamisburg, Ohio Southview Hospital near Centerville, Ohio Kettering Behavioral Medicine Center, an adult and youth psychiatric hospital also located in Kettering, Ohio, Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Ohio, Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, Ohio and a number of community clinics, several of which provide needed health care to Greater Dayton residents who do not have health insurance and need a free or low cost option.[5]
[edit] Awards and recognition
In 2012, the hospital received:
- U.S. News & World Report #1 hospital in the Dayton region[6]
- Emergency Medicine Excellence Award[7]
- Critical Care Excellece Award and one of the top 100 in the United States for Critical Care[8]
- Pulmonary Care Excellence Award[9]
- Stroke Care Excellence Award and one of the top 100 in the United States for Stroke Care[10]
In 2011, the hospital received:
- One of top 50 hospitals in the nation for cardiovascular care by Thomson Reuters[11]
- Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence[12]
- Women's Health Excellence Award also Five-Star Rated in Women's Health[13]
- Patient Safety Excellence Award[14]
In 2010, the hospital received:
- Emergency Medicine Excellence Award from HealthGrades[15]
- HealthGreades Distinguished Hospital of Clinical Excellence Award [16]
- Women's Health Excellence Award 2009/2010 also Five Star Rated in Women's Health [17]
- Pulmonary Care Excellence Award [18]
- Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award [19]
- Stroke Care Excellence Award [20]
In 2009, The hospital received:
- One of America's safest hospitals by Forbes[21]
- Ranked #6 in the U.S. for stroke care by HealthGrades[22]
In 2008, the hospital received the following:[23]
- Received Nursing Magnet status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Voted one of the best places to work by the Dayton Business Journal
- Won a Joint Commission Award as being a Primary Stroke Center
- Won the 2007 Thomson 100 Top Hospitals Award
- HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence
- Ranked #38 in the U.S. for endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report[24]
- Ranked #43 in the U.S. for gastrointestinal disorders by U.S. News and World Report[25]
In 2007, the hospital received the following:[26]
- Won the 2007 Thomson 100 Top Hospitals Award
- Was named a Top 50 Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery by US News & World Report
[edit] Education
Kettering College of Medical Arts in located on the main campus of Kettering Medical Center. The college offers an associates degree in nursing as well as a bachelor's degree in nursing. Along with nursing, the college offers degrees in medical imaging and radiology, Human Biology (pre-med), Physician assistant, respiratory care, and sonograpy. Students of the college work closely with the facilities in the Kettering Health Network in their educational experiences and clinical training.
[edit] Current expansions
KHN recently broke ground on a $137 million 259,000-square-foot (24,100 m2) hospital in Beavercreek, Ohio. The hospital will initially have 90 beds and 200 employees. Once the entire medical campus is complete, the hospital will have 300 beds and 3,000 employees. The hospital will be full service including an emergency department, general surgery, orthopedic care, cardiac care, a birthing center, critical care and medical imaging and diagnostic services. Construction will be completed in 2012.[27][28]
[edit] See also
- Adventist Health System
- List of Seventh-day Adventist hospitals
- List of hospitals in the United States
- List of hospitals in Ohio
[edit] References
- ^ ANCC Magnet Recognition Program
- ^ "KMC Statistics from U.S. News & World Report". http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/kettering-medical-center-6411466/details. Retrieved 2012-02-21.
- ^ "Affiliated University". http://www.med.wright.edu/about/hospitals.html. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ "Thomson Reuters Top Ratings". http://www.khnetwork.org/thomson/. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
- ^ "Kettering Health Network Locations". http://www.kmcnetwork.org/about_us/addresses.cfm. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
- ^ "U.S. News & World Report best hospital in the Dayton region". 2012-02-21. http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/dayton-oh.
- ^ "Health Grades 2012 Awards". 2012-02-21. http://www.healthgrades.com/hospital-directory/ohio-oh/hospital-awards-HGST5CD80596360079.
- ^ "Health Grades 2012 Awards". 2012-02-21. http://www.healthgrades.com/hospital-directory/ohio-oh/hospital-awards-HGST5CD80596360079.
- ^ "Health Grades 2012 Awards". 2012-02-21. http://www.healthgrades.com/hospital-directory/ohio-oh/hospital-awards-HGST5CD80596360079.
- ^ "Health Grades 2012 Awards". 2012-02-21. http://www.healthgrades.com/hospital-directory/ohio-oh/hospital-awards-HGST5CD80596360079.
- ^ "Top 50 cardio care hospital Award 2010". http://www.100tophospitals.com/top-cardio-hospitals/. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ "HG 2011 Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence". 2011-01-31. http://www.healthgrades.com/consumer/index.cfm?fuseaction=mod&modtype=hospitals&modact=hospitals_search_results&prodtype=hosprat&state=OH&city=Dayton&maparea=&proc=&tabset=dhp.
- ^ "HG 2011 Women's Health Excellence Award". 2011-01-31. http://www.healthgrades.com/consumer/index.cfm?fuseaction=mod&modtype=hospitals&modact=hospitals_search_results&prodtype=hosprat&state=OH&city=Dayton&maparea=&proc=&tabset=woh.
- ^ "HG Patient Safety Excellence Award 2011". 2011-03-09. http://www.healthgrades.com/hospital-directory/ohio-oh/hospital-awards-HGST5CD80596360079/user_agreement.
- ^ "Emergency Medicine Excellence Award 2010". 2010-06-23. http://dayton.bizjournals.com/dayton/stories/2010/06/21/daily18.html. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ "Distinguished Hospital of Clinical Excellence 2010". http://www.healthgrades.com/consumer/index.cfm?fuseaction=mod&modtype=hospitals&modact=hospitals_search_results&prodtype=hosprat&state=OH&city=Kettering&maparea=&proc=&tabset=dhp. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Women's Health Award 2010". http://www.healthgrades.com/consumer/index.cfm?fuseaction=mod&modtype=hospitals&modact=hospitals_search_results&prodtype=hosprat&state=OH&city=Kettering&maparea=&proc=&tabset=woh. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Pulmonary Care Award 2010". http://www.healthgrades.com/consumer/index.cfm?fuseaction=mod&modtype=hospitals&modact=hospitals_search_results&prodtype=hosprat&state=OH&city=Kettering&maparea=&proc=&tabset=sea&service_line=PUL. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award 2010". http://www.healthgrades.com/consumer/index.cfm?fuseaction=mod&modtype=hospitals&modact=hospitals_search_results&prodtype=hosprat&state=OH&city=Kettering&maparea=&proc=&tabset=sea&service_line=GIO. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Stroke Care Excellence Award 2010". http://www.healthgrades.com/consumer/index.cfm?fuseaction=mod&modtype=hospitals&modact=hospitals_search_results&prodtype=hosprat&state=OH&city=Kettering&maparea=&proc=&tabset=sea&service_line=NEU. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Forbes America's Safest Hospitals". 2009-01-27. http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/26/safest-hospitals-health-malpractice-forbeslife-cx_rr_0127safesthospitals_chart.html?partner=relatedstoriesbox#ohio. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
- ^ "Stroke Care HealthGrades". http://www.daytondailynews.com/business/healthgrades-ranks-good-samaritan-tops-for-vascular-surgery-344698.html. Retrieved 2009-10-13.
- ^ "Awards and Recognition". http://www.kmcnetwork.org/kettering/awards.cfm. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
- ^ "U.S. News and World Report rankings". http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/07/12/ddn071308hospital.html. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ "U.S. News and World Report rankings". http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/07/12/ddn071308hospital.html. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ "Awards and Recognition". http://www.kmcnetwork.org/kettering/awards.cfm. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
- ^ "DBJ Beavercreek hospital". 2009-08-05. http://dayton.bizjournals.com/dayton/stories/2009/08/03/daily45.html. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
- ^ "Beavercreek Hospital". http://www.daytondailynews.com/business/new-beavercreek-hospital-will-have-90-beds-birthing-center-236950.html. Retrieved 2009-08-05.
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