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The Behavioral Health Unit at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center (HRMC) reopens today following an extensive remodel.
Wes Hoyt, Chief Operating Officer for Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS), said the $400,000 four-month project on the hospital’s third floor included a major update to each of the rooms in the 14-bed unit along with the addition of a small conference room, public bathroom and expanded laundry facilities. The unit was temporarily closed on March 10th to allow construction crews full access to the premises. Behavior Health staff were reassigned to the hospital’s Emergency Department for the short term to maintain continuation of care for psychiatric patients until they could be referred to area facilities.
Liz Mansur, Director of Behavioral Health at HRMC, said the remodel included a complete rebuild of the unit’s nursing station to provide a more open and inviting environment while increasing safety. “Hutchinson Regional is one of a few hospitals in Kansas with a Behavioral Health Unit within the hospital, so it is not uncommon to receive patients from throughout the state and we are eager to start accepting patients again”, Mansur said. “Other changes effective with the reopening include updated decor, expanded therapy sessions from five to seven days per week and additional support staff to provide behavioral health services.”
The remodel was the result of a study conducted by Hutchinson Regional staff on how to take behavioral health to a new level of service which included discussions with the Joint Commission (JC), an international accreditation organization that certifies best practices for providing care. The JC offered suggestions for improving care which were included in the remodel.
A staff of 26 Hutchinson Regional employees will manage the Behavioral Health Unit at HRMC in cooperation with psychiatric providers from Horizons Mental Health Center.
Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) and The Greater Wichita YMCA have announced a partnership to build a new 75,000-square-foot YMCA facility in Hutchinson, KS. This state-of-the-art center, to be located on land donated by HRHS, will replace the current Y branch and aims to strengthen community health and well-being. The new YMCA will feature an aquatics center, indoor track, gymnasium, expanded gymnastics center, fitness studios, community room, and a childcare center. Groundbreaking is planned for later this year.
Charge nurse Jessika Board demonstrated exceptional dedication when she intervened with a violent patient in the ED, showcasing her commitment to patient care and safety. Jessika handles unpredictable situations with empathy and understanding, especially with mental health patients. Her resilience is fueled by supportive coworkers and grateful patients. At Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, we are proud of Jessika’s unwavering dedication and compassion.
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