Hourly Rounding

A commitment by the nursing staff to ensure that they round on every patient at least every hour. Hourly Rounding includes paying attention to key patient needs and working to anticipate patient needs before they become urgent or critical. We focus in on the “4-P’s”; Pain, Potty, Position, and Personal Items. If you haven’t already heard about this, Ask Your Nurse!

Bedside Shift Report

During shift changes, nurses have traditionally given report behind closed doors and without patient involvement. We are bringing this process to the bedside and including the patient and their families in the update and discussion involving their care. This is your chance to Ask Questions and get involved in your plan of care. If this is not being done consistently, Ask Your Nurse!

Communication Boards

Each patient room has two white boards to facilitate communication between the patient, their caregivers, and their family members. These communication boards focus on important goals like pain management and other key aspects of the patients care during a given shift. These boards are updated as necessary at the beginning of each bedside shift report session. Once again, if you have any questions about these boards, Ask Your Nurse!

Hospitalist Doctors

In addition to your personal physician we maintain a staff of Hospitalist Doctors who will keep track of you and your condition while staying with us. Read more about this program at the Hospitalist Page.

Dietary Services

Nutritious and tasty meals are provided for both regular and modified patient diets. Families are encouraged to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Jefferson Street Café, however a $4.00 guest tray can be requested by calling (660) 785-1260. An outpatient nutrition consult is available by calling Centralized Scheduling at (660) 785-1279.