2013 at Community
Hospital-Fairfax, The Year in Review
The American Hospital Association reports that 72 million
Americans live in rural areas. Serving those Americans are 2,000 rural
hospitals like Community Hospital-Fairfax (CH-F), often offering the only
access to healthcare within many miles.
Providing the fullest range of healthcare possible, is
important to CH-F. Recent service additions include an oncology clinic provided
by Susan Kambhu M.D., new interventional radiology procedures offered on a weekly
basis and PET/CT scans. Coming in 2014 are varicose vein procedures. These
services join acute, skilled and obstetrical care along with radiology,
laboratory, cardiac rehab, therapy, surgery and specialty clinic services.
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| Dr. Douglas Niemann joined the CH-F Radiology Team to share about new varicose vein procedures at the Me Market. For more information call (660) 686-2360. |
CH-F is also proud to report excellent scores for quality
in 2013. In the last 12 months, the hospital recorded a readmission rate lower
than the industry standard. CH-F also performs well on Core Measures (standard
of care determined by Medicare) with an average of 99% on all Core Measures
reported. Medicare's website for hospital patient satisfaction reports that
CH-F patients are recommending CH-F at higher rates than patients visiting
other local hospitals. Community Hospital-Fairfax is currently outperforming
the state and national average. (www.hospitalcompare.hhs.org).
In many communities, the local hospital is the largest
employer and adds to the attractiveness of the community to businesses or
families planning to make the community their home. In the last year, Community
Hospital-Fairfax has employed 104 with a payroll of over $4.2 million. For
every hospital job in a rural community, the American Hospital Association uses
a multiplier of .77. That means that
CH-F contributes another 80 jobs to the local community. In the last fiscal
year, CH-F spent over $145,700 supporting local businesses and organizations in
Atchison and Holt Counties.
Community health is important to rural hospitals. CH-F is
no exception. In the last fiscal year, CH-F sponsored many events to improve
community health. Those include the Wear Red Challenge for Heart Health,
Pediatric Orientation for 80 plus area first graders, the Kids Cafe and pool
party for over 150 children and families, the Back to School Fairs in Atchison
and Holt Counties, a free prostate screening, the Me Market for over 250 women
and free screenings for high school students in Atchison and Holt.
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| Shannon Pruitt PT visits with guests at the Me Market. |
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| Dr. Aron Burke was recognized as the Missouri Family Physician of the Year in 2013! |
In 2014, CH-F will be reporting patient satisfaction and
quality results at www.FairfaxMed.com.
Patients and community members are encouraged to visit the website and learn
more about how CH-F is providing care for the community. Other questions about
Community Hospital-Fairfax services can be directed to the hospital at (660)
686-2211.