2010 Annual Report - Regional West Medical Center
2010 Annual Report - Regional West Medical Center 2010 Annual Report - Regional West Medical Center
2010 Regional WestandCancer ProgramAccomplishments Activities• Implemented partial breast irradiation utilizing (HDR)High Dose Brachytherapy.• Added second MRI; this scanner will be open bore toreduce sedation of patients and give us the ability toscan larger patients.• Added one additional portable X-ray unit to providediagnostic X-ray services to inpatients, EmergencyDepartment, and surgery patients.• Added a second ultrasound unit to increase capacityfor ultrasound at the Breast Health Center.• Increased the number of “Look Good Feel Better”sessions held during the year.• Purchased a new U/S unit for use in prostate seedimplants and Partial Breast Irradiation.• Improved post surgical education and managementof PEG and J-Tube placement; continueddevelopment of in-house specialists for this service.• Researched and developed the necessaryrequirements for forming a Palliative Care Teamhere at Regional West Medical Center.• Conducted “A Time to Heal” program for breastcancer patients.33
2011 GoalsCancer Treatment Center andDorwart Cancer Care Center• MRI guided breast biopsies.• Conduct “A Time to Heal” program for breast cancerpatients at Dorwart Cancer Care Center.• Increase “Reach to Recovery” referrals.• Initiate CT-virtual colonoscopy screening exam.• Expand PET/CT to provide an additional day everyother week due to increased patient volume.• Improve post surgical education and management ofPEG and J-Tube placement; continue development ofin-house specialists for this service.• Increase clinical trial enrollment for qualifying patients.• Create a Survivorship Team consisting of patientnavigation, dietary, social work, physical therapy,occupational therapy, and other supportive servicesas necessary in order to improve the entire patientexperience.• Work with Regional West Medical Center MarketingDepartment to develop a comprehensive CancerProgram marketing campaign (print, TV, and website).• Continue work towards NAPBC Accreditation (BreastCenter of Excellence).4
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<strong>2010</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>West</strong>andCancer ProgramAccomplishments Activities• Implemented partial breast irradiation utilizing (HDR)High Dose Brachytherapy.• Added second MRI; this scanner will be open bore toreduce sedation of patients and give us the ability toscan larger patients.• Added one additional portable X-ray unit to providediagnostic X-ray services to inpatients, EmergencyDepartment, and surgery patients.• Added a second ultrasound unit to increase capacityfor ultrasound at the Breast Health <strong>Center</strong>.• Increased the number of “Look Good Feel Better”sessions held during the year.• Purchased a new U/S unit for use in prostate seedimplants and Partial Breast Irradiation.• Improved post surgical education and managementof PEG and J-Tube placement; continueddevelopment of in-house specialists for this service.• Researched and developed the necessaryrequirements for forming a Palliative Care Teamhere at <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>West</strong> <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Center</strong>.• Conducted “A Time to Heal” program for breastcancer patients.33
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