In addition to these services the Cardiology Department provides a Cardiac Rehab Phase II program Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cardiac Rehab is a monitored 12 week exercise program that includes education and counseling for a healthy lifestyle. Rehab helps the patients who have recently had a heart attack, heart surgery, or angioplasty and stent to recover faster return to full, productive living, and helps maintain optimal health.

The Healthy Hearts Program is then available to patients who have completed the Phase II program. The Healthy Hearts program is a Cardiac Rehab Phase III program/Risk Factor Reduction program. It allows the Phase II patients to continue their exercise in the same familiar atmosphere. This program can also be used for patients who have risk factors for heart disease that need to develop an exercise program and can provide the patient with education about lifestyle modifications. The Healthy Hearts Program is available Monday through Friday.

The purpose of the Cardiology Department is to inform and educate the patient, and to perform diagnostic procedures/testing as ordered by the physicians. The main goal is to enable the patient and their physician to make wise decisions concerning their future health. As health professionals we are concerned with the aid I diagnosis and preventions of disease and in the promotion of health.

EMERGENCY CARE

The Emergency Department offers a full range of services, providing high quality patient focused care to meet the needs of each individual in the community. The medical staff includes a Director of Emergency Medicine who oversees a rotating staff of physicians specializing in emergency medicine who reside on the premises. Other staff includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants who work closely with the physicians to provide individualized care. Our staff is educated, well trained, organized and responsible for providing high quality, cost-effective, and compassionate care to improve the health status of individuals and promote community wellness.

Our Emergency Department handles an average of 12,000 – 14,000 patients per year. Our major responsibility is the diagnosis, treatment and management of acutely ill patients but we also strive to improve the health status of our community members while providing supportive care for chronically or terminally ill patients.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES


Potomac Valley Hospital has a comprehensive Employee health Program which offers pre-employment Medical evaluations, initial treatment of employee illnesses and/or injury while on duty, and workman’s compensation claim reporting. Other occupational health services include an employee immunization program and follow-up of communicable disease exposure. The Medical Director and Employee Health nurse collaborate to provide preventative health services and to educate all employees on how to maintain an optimum level of safety and health in the workplace. The employee Health Physician is available for consultation as needed when there is a medical need pertaining to employee Health.

The Employee Health Service is available to all employees and volunteers here at Potomac Valley Hospital. The Emergency Department provides treatment to all employees according to the policies and medical directives of the Employee Health Service. The Employee Health Nurse collaborates with the Department managers regarding any employee who may have a health problem relating to job performance, attendance or safety. All employee health records are kept confidential per HIPPA, OSHA and The Joint Commission requirements. It is our goal here at PVH is to assist our employees in maintaining the most optimum level of safety and health.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SERVICES


Potomac Valley Hospital has a full service laboratory that is staffed 24 hours, seven days a week, for inpatient and emergency patient care. Our hospital based outpatient service is staffed from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day. We also staff an off-site phlebotomy drawing station at 566 South Mineral Street – Dr. Bokil’s office - from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday through Friday each week.

Any patient with a valid physician=s order from any physician, either on staff at PVH or not on staff, is welcome to visit the Potomac Valley Hospital Laboratory for their lab work. Results will be called, faxed, or mailed to the ordering physician as is appropriate.

We maintain a large and comprehensive testing menu and can provide same-day
turn around times on in-house testing. All testing not done in-house is referred to our
reputable reference laboratories.

MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSING


We have a 21 bed nursing unit, including private and semi-private rooms. We provide personalized care for patients and family. Our highly skilled experienced nursing staff uses a team approach to treat our patients striving to provide a positive experience through compassionate care and excellent service.
On this unit we treat pediatric thru geriatric age range. Around the clock nursing is provided by a nursing staff, which includes but not limited to, Professional Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Nursing Assistants who work closely with your physician to provide an individualized plan of care as an inpatient and to ensure the continuity of care continues upon discharge.

VISITATION:
The staff realizes visitation is important to both the patient and family. For this reason we have visiting hours (11:00am-8:00pm) which allows family time with their loved one while also providing the patient ample time for rest and nursing care to be completed. Please let the nursing staff know if you need to visit at another time.

PEDIATRIC CARE:
Specially trained staff provides pediatric care. Special accommodations have been made for both the patient and family, which include free meals to the parent staying with the child and free television.

ADOLESCENT/ADULT CARE:
Our scope of care includes but is not limited to; strokes, heart conditions, respiratory problems, nutrition/metabolic disorders, wound care, and IV therapy.

SKILLED SWING BED SERVICES:
This unit also offers skilled nursing services that meet Medicare criteria through are multidisciplinary team. The team includes nurses, physicians, physical therapist, pharmacist, pastoral care, dietician, social services, and an activity director. Their care is aimed to help them achieve optimal functional status enabling them to participate in their activities of daily living.
Examples of skilled services are:
1. Terminal cancer requiring palliative care.
2. Residents with an unstable condition requiring evaluation.
3. IV therapy
4. Tube feedings.
5. Application of dressings involving prescription medicines and aseptic technique.
6. Physical therapy rehabilitation.
7. Care of extensive decubitus.
8. Surgical wound care.

HOSPICE CARE:
Hospice is a special way of caring for people who have an illness that cannot be cured. The focus of hospice care is providing comfort and symptom control – not cure. The multidisciplinary team works together to make sure the care provided meets the patients’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The Hospice nurse will coordinate the patient care between the hospital staff, the physician, and the hospice patients’ family.

RESPITE CARE:
While not part of the hospitals acute care services, respite care provides an alternative care solution for families responsible for the care of a family member in the home. Twenty-four hour care is provided, while you the responsible party, takes a vacation, awaits an extended care or nursing care facility, or just to take a break. This service is administered through the Social Service department.

MEDICAL/SURGICAL ICU


We have a 4 bed nursing unit providing 24 hour critical care for patients with traumatic or life threatening illness, and is staffed by a specialized nursing team providing excellent care to medical, surgical and cardiac patients. On this unit we treat pediatric thru geriatric age range. The around the clock nursing is provided by a nursing staff, which includes but not limited to, Professional Registered Nurses, and Nursing Assistants who work closely with your physician to provide your individualized plan of care as an inpatient.

The prime consideration of the ICU is that the design allows maximum visibility of all patients. This unit provides closer observation for patients whose condition warrants special care, such as frequent vital signs, cardiac monitoring, care of chest tubes, ventilator, and medication adjustments. Everything in the unit is directed to patient care and treatment and utilizes high quality monitoring and technology to provide a comprehensive approach to patient care.

VISITATION:
Restricted visiting is important so that the patient rest more to aide in his/her recovery as well as allows the patient to receive the highest continuous nursing care they require. The staff realizes visitation is important to both the patient and family. Visiting in the ICU is limited to ONLY ADULT members of the immediate family. Two visitors at a time are permitted to be in the room.

For this reason we have visiting hours:
11:00 am to 11:30 pm
1:30 pm to 2:00 pm
4:30 pm to 5:00 pm
7:30 pm to 8:00 pm

PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES


The motto that the staff of Potomac Valley Physical Therapy has chosen to describe the way we practice Physical Therapy is ‘Vision…Performance…Results!’. In the lines that follow, you will begin to see how these concepts apply to the treatment you can expect to receive at our clinic and in our hospital. Vision. It is recorded in the Bible that “...people perish for lack of vision.” It is after this pattern that we are constantly looking beyond where we are as a clinic. Further, we apply the same vision to our clients, seeing beyond their current state to the functional capabilities they may achieve with our help. Performance. Performance is the culmination of one’s vision. Our staff performs physical therapy interventions based on current literature and on sound clinical judgment. In selecting which interventions to perform, we listen to our clients and appreciate their vision for where they would like to be. We strive to motivate each client to perform at the highest level possible for them. Results. In Physical Therapy, “results” and “function” should always be spoken of in the same sentence. There is an alarming trend in our profession for patients to present to Physical Therapy and receive interventions that have no link to function. Our staff is committed to the concept of restoring our clients’ ability to perform functional activities that they enjoy. We welcome all who would like to see how our vision and performance can help them achieve tremendous results!

So our slogan is Vision...Performance...Results!; but what forms the bridge between these three elements? The answer is ‘a goal’. To begin a rehabilitation plan with a client, we ask them what they envision themselves doing better, then we set goals to reflect that vision. When the time comes to assess whether our performance has yielded superior results, we reflect back on our original goals again. In a similar fashion, we at the Physical Therapy clinic of PVH have set goals for how we will improve our practice in 2007. Our goals include reaching out into the community to promote healthy living, preventing hospital staff injuries through education, updating our current facility , expanding our list of clientele, revamping and revising our current wound care practices, and, as always, our goal is to see 100% patient satisfaction. We welcome all former, current, and future patients, as well as the many friends of this clinic, to come see these goals begin to take shape!

Stephen Felton, MSPT
Director of Physical Therapy

RADIOLOGY SERVICES


The goal of the Radiology Department is to ensure that all patients treated will receive high quality care in the most expedient and professional manner possible.The department offers radiology services 24 hours a day to inpatient and emergency services, and ten hours per day to schedule outpatient.The department is under the direct supervision of a Radiologist, certified by the American Board of Radiology (ADR) and having a current license from the State of WV.

All Technologists are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and certified by the State of WV is available twenty-four (24) hours per day and will assist the Radiologist(s) in acquiring needed imagines on a referred patient. Radiographs (x- rays), must be ordered by an attending physician. The x-ray then must be taken on equipment registered by the State of West Virginia, by a Registered and /or Certified Radiologic Technologist.

Hours of Routine Operation/Staffing
The diagnostic imaging department at Potomac Valley Hospital provides 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week coverage for all examinations with the exception of Mammography, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine. Routine examinations will be scheduled according to the predetermine time slots respective to the type of examination being ordered. Every effort will be made to accommodate urgent/weekend requests for service. Emergency examinations will be done as soon as possible.

RESPIRATORY CARE SERVICES


The Respiratory Therapy Department is a 24-hour/7 day a week inpatient/outpatient service provide by the facility. Respiratory Therapy is staffed with licensed respiratory therapists trained to perform both inpatient and out patient pulmonary tests and respiratory-related treatments. Respiratory Therapists can be found in the intensive care unit, emergency room, and on the general nursing medical floor.

Patients with chronic lung conditions such as asthma, emphysema and cystic fibrosis, as well as those with other cardiopulmonary diseases are referred to Respiratory Therapy.

Diagnostic treatments include:
Pulse Oximetry
Oxygen therapy
Medicated Aerosol Treatments
Arterial Blood Sampling
Pulmonary Function Testing
COPD and any other cardiopulmonary disease education
Mechanical Ventilation
Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation (CPAP/BIPAP)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

SURGICAL SERVICES


Potomac Valley Hospital Surgical Services.

Our Operating Room, GI Endoscopy and Minor Procedure rooms are staffed with RN’s and Surgical Tech whose goal is to provide patients with skilled surgical care during your procedure. Our Trained professionals focus heavily on an education process for our patients, we want to ensure that you, as a patient know exactly what to expect before, during and after your procedure. Education has been show to be a key element in reducing Post surgical incision site infections.

Our Recovery Room is staffed with RNs whose goal is to not only assist you in recovering from anesthesia without complications, but to make you as comfortable as possible after your procedure by effectively managing your pain.

Our 8 bed same day surgery unit is staffed with RNs and LPNs whose goal is to provide you with quality and compassionate care before, during and after your procedure, which not only includes helping to alleviate your fears, concerns, and/or anxiety prior to your procedure, but continuing to effectively manage your pain and comfort after your return from the Recovery Room.