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Patient Safety / Hospital Card
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In an effort to ensure patient safety and public trust, anyone can inquire about
our staffing levels and staff competence by calling Nursing Operation at 217-784-2564
or the Chief Nursing Officer at 217-784-2603. All questions will be answered in
accordance with the 2004 Illinois Hospital Report Card Act .
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Medical Surgical Unit
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The medical surgical nursing staff provides caring, individualized attention to
all patients who are hospitalized for illness, surgery or testing and observation.
Our nursing staff works together with the physicians, pharmacists and physical,
occupational, speech and respiratory therapists to provide quality care to each
patient.
Preoperative and postoperative nursing care is provided for patients following abdominal
surgery such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), hysterectomy,
colon surgery, hernia surgery and more. Patients having orthopedic surgery including
total hip and knee replacements, rotator cuff repairs and carpal tunnel surgery
will also spend time on the medical surgical unit. Many of the visiting specialists
perform surgery here so that patients and their families do not need to travel out
of town for their care.
Our medical surgical unit accommodates patients of all ages. We offer semi-private
and private rooms – and one room especially for children. Because of our smaller
size, the patients get more individualized attention from the nursing staff.
General visiting hours are 11:00am-8:00pm and we recommend that visitors be limited
to 2 at a time. Please respect the privacy of other patients while visiting your
friends and family.
There are special times when family members are encouraged to stay; we recommend
that a parent stays with a child who is a patient at all times. We bring in a recliner
or bed and allow parents to order from the hospital food menu while staying in the
hospital.
If a patient is in isolation, visitors will be given specific instructions to visit
the patient.
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Intensive Care Unit
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The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services is a
fully equipped 2-bed department dedicated to providing comprehensive and continuous
care for the critically ill adult patient with complex multi-system health problems.
Staffed 24 hours a day by specially trained Registered Nurses certified in advanced
cardiac life support, low patient to nurse ratios enable staff to provide exceptional
personalized care for patients requiring cardio respiratory monitoring, ventilatory
assistance, and post-surgical management. The specialized nursing care required
for our patients helps create the autonomy, professionalism and collaboration that
exist within our multidisciplinary team. Staff members utilize a supportive and
collaborative approach to interactions with patients and their families. Visiting
hours are flexible to meet the needs of patients and family.
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Home Health Services
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Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services Board of Directors and administration have
made the difficult decision to close Gibson Hospital HomeCare services due to low
volumes in the service area.
Clients searching for home health services, in their area, may call a home health
service of their choice.
Some of these include but are not limited to:
BroMenn Home
Health in Bloomington at (309) 268-5930
Carle Home Health
in Champaign at (217) 383-3488
Champaign Public Health Department
at (217) 352-7961
Provena Home Health at Champaign at (217) 355-4120
Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department
at (217) 379-9281
Iroquois Home Care
at (815) 432-6155
St. James Home Health
in Pontiac at (815) 844-6982
St. Joseph Home Health in Normal
at (309) 662-8810
Or contact the county Public Health Departments in your area.
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Surgery/Recovery
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The surgical services department at Gibson Area Hospital has three surgical suites
and seven recovery room beds. Surgical staff consists of competent and skilled registered
nurses and surgical technologists. The surgical nurses are all certified in advance
cardiac and pediatric life support.
Many different types of surgical procedures are offered such as General, Orthopedic,
Urology, Obstetrical, ENT, Opthamology, Endoscopy, Podiatry, and Pain Management.
The surgical department accommodates patients of all ages. Because of our size patient’s
family members are encouraged to stay with their loved ones before their surgical
procedure. Patients receive personalized and individualized care throughout the
perioperative phase. The surgical department is committed to giving safe,and skilled
care to all patients.
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Outpatient Clinic
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The Gibson Area Hospital (GAH) Outpatient Clinic provides patients the convenience
of meeting with specialists from Bloomington, Normal, Champaign and Urbana right
here in Gibson City! The outpatient clinic currently offers the following specialties:
Urology, OB/GYN, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ear/Nose/Throat
(ENT), Podiatry, and Oncology. Many of the procedures and tests ordered by the specialists
can also be performed at GAH. Most appointments may be made through GAH Central
Scheduling at 217-784-2240.
In addition to the accessibility of specialists, the outpatient clinic provides
nursing procedures such as chemotherapy, and IV infusions. Local physicians and
hospital staff utilize the outpatient clinic for consultations, patient education
and other procedures.
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Laboratory
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Testing is performed in hematology, chemistry, coagulation, serology, urinalysis,
blood bank, microbiology and virology by skilled medical laboratory technologists
and technicians. Testing is performed using current state-of-the-art technology
in instruments ranging from microscopes to sophisticated computerized analyzers.
Laboratory testing is performed under the direction of a board-certified pathologist.
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Cardiopulmonary Care
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The Cardiopulmonary Care Staff offers over 103 years of experience in taking care
of patient’s breathing and heart problems. The department conducts EKGs, cardiac
stress tests, EEG tests, pulmonary function testing, holter and event monitoring,
adult and pediatric respiratory care, and testing of oxygen levels for patients
admitted to the hospital and on an outpatient basis. CPC also provides mask fit
testing for people requiring this in their jobs. The CPC staff provides services
seven days a week and works closely with all hospital departments.
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Nutrition Services
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Gibson Area Hospital’s clinical dietitian customizes meal plans to fit the individual's
specific needs. The dietician is well versed in nutrition through out the lifecycle.
The goal is to provide a customized meal plan that is practical and be can followed
with a minimum effort. For maximum results it is suggested that a patient meet with
the dietician more than once. One session supplies enough information to get started,
however, it can not address all of life's issues as they arise.
Gibson Area Hospital’s Annex dietary service provides a liberal diet using low sodium,
low fat cooking techniques to encourage the maximum intake. The meals are served
restaurant style by the hospital dietary staff.
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Medical Records
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The Medical Records Department is available Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
The Medical Records Department includes Coders, Transcriptionists, and Clerks whose
primary function is ensuring that your medical record is kept complete, accurate,
and confidential. Our office complies with the HIPAA Privacy Standards and we will
not release your Private Health Information (PHI) without your written authorization.
The Medical Records Director serves the hospital as Chief Privacy Officer and can
be reached at 784-4251 and ask to speak to the HIM Director.
If you have a HIPAA complaint you may contact the compliance line by dialing 784-2456.
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Human Resources
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The H.R. Department is instrumental in the recruitment of new employees and retention
of current employees. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: employee
relations, benefits administration, policy implementation, staffing and knowledge
of all laws & regulations pertaining to human resources. Human resources act
as a liaison between administration and staff assisting in the development of appropriate
programs/plans in the resolution of the everyday challenges of the healthcare profession.
The department consists of an assistant and the Director, who also supervises the
Laundry and Housekeeping departments.
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Housekeeping
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Gibson Area Hospital’s Housekeeping Department consists of a team of eleven dedicated
and conscientious employees. There are nine full time and two PRN employees.
The hospital housekeeping department has as its basic function of maintaining the
highest order of aseptic cleanliness throughout the entire facility. We are staffed
seven days a week. Hours range from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Information Technology
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The Information Technology Department at Gibson Area Hospital is responsible for
the management and upkeep of all personal computers, printers, servers, and information
systems software.
The IT Department provides end users with help desk support and maintains all hospital
servers, switches, and other IT Devices. They ensure that downtime of any equipment
is kept to a minimum.
The Information Systems of Gibson Area Hospital are vital in providing hospital
Doctors, Nurses and other clinicians access to their secure patient health information
in a timely and accurate manner.
For more information on Gibson Area Hospital’s Information Systems please contact
the Director of Information Technology at (217) 784-2229.
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Facilities Management
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The ultimate goal of the Facilities Management department is to keep all the utilities;
including Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Plumbing and Electrical working properly
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are also responsible for responding
to everyday work orders and whatever building projects may be necessary throughout
the year.
We are staffed Monday thru Friday from 6:30 in the morning to 11:00 pm at night.
We have staff on-call 24 hours a day to respond to any and all emergencies.
The maintenance staff is also responsible for several buildings off-site including
our Paxton clinic and 2 EMS buildings. In addition, we are also responsible for
the Onarga clinic.
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Laundry Department
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The Gibson Area Hospital’s Laundry department is staffed by three employee's and
one supervisor. Gibson Area Hospital takes pride in the fact that they provide an
on site laundry service for its patients and residents.
At a time where many small hospitals have moved towards outside vendors to provide
laundry service, at Gibson Area Hospital this service is seen as a continuation
of the care that makes your stay special. The laundry department washes linen for
all departments in the Hospital, Nursing Home, affiliated Doctor's office's of Gibson
Area Hospital, and the Gibson Area Hospital Ambulance Service.
The Laundry department washes and processes an average of 350,000 pounds of linen
a year.
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Social Services
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The social services coordinator at Gibson Area Hospital works with a variety of
organizations and individuals to provide information to our patients. The coordinator
provides assistance with:
- Medicare Swing Bed Program
- Nursing home placement
- Home health referrals
- Meals on wheels
- Advanced directives and organ donation
- County agency referrals
- Providing information about financial resources
- Lifeline installation
For more information about social services please contact Sylvia Day at 217-784-2607.
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Infection Control
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One of the National Patient Safety Goals is to reduce the number of nosocomial infections
(hospital acquired infections). This is everyone’s job and the Infection Control
Department leads the way in the prevention and control of infections for the well-being
of patients, healthcare workers and visitors.
Each department at GAHHS is conscientious of their role in the prevention of hospital
acquired infections. GAHHS’ Infection Control Nurse monitors the hospital departments
and employees closely to ensure a safe environment for those at the hospital. The
infection control nurse is in contact with hospital employees and departments daily
to achieve their goal. The Infection Control Nurse has special training and knowledge
regarding infection control and is certified in this.
When you are a patient be sure that the staff caring for you washes their hands
before and after they perform a procedure. They may also use the alcohol gel to
clean their hands.
If you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your hand and
then discard the tissue and wash your hands.
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Emergency Management
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The Emergency Management Director oversees and coordinates various emergency management
programs to include policy and procedure development, develops and implements drill
and exercise programs, and responds to and coordinates management of emergency events
involving Gibson Area Hospital and the community we serve. This position participates
with local, regional and state committees, and represents GAHHS on various regional,
state, and national task forces.
Barb Meyer Emergency Management Director
•Trauma Nurse Specialist
•Basic Disaster Life Support/Advanced Disaster Life Support Instructor
•Advanced Hazmat Life Support
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Cafeteria
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The Hospital Cafe is open to the public 7 days a week.
•Breakfast hot meal is available from 8:30 am to 10:00 am
•Lunch hot meal is available from11:30 a.m. to 1:00 pm.
•Grab and go items are available from 1:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
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Gift Shop
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The Auxiliary gift shop is located on the first floor main lobby. The hours
are Mon, Tues, and Wed. 9am-3pm and Thur. and Fri. 9am-12pm. The gift shop
is staffed by Auxiliary volunteers. All proceeds benefit the hospital.
The gift shop carries a variety of gift items and seasonal merchandise. The
gift shop clerk will be glad to bag and bow your purchase for your gift giving convenience.
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