Last week, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital announced several milestones in connection with celebrating its one-year anniversary under Orlando Health ownership.
Those milestones were implemented over the last year to enhance patient care, increase efficiencies for physicians and other clinicians, and modernize the facility, the hospital said in a release.
Orlando Health took over operations of St. Cloud Hospital on July 1, 2020. Soon after, the Orlando Health Medical Pavilion – St. Cloud opened. The 50,000 square foot, two-story facility houses the St. Cloud Medical Group physician practices, a walk-in clinic with extended hours and an outpatient lab.
“Prior to Orlando Health having acquired the hospital, we recognized that some residents, uncertain about this facility, sought healthcare elsewhere,” said Thibaut van Marcke, senior vice president of Orlando Health’s Southeast Region. “As soon as we assumed operations, we engaged in a full assessment of the hospital to determine what required our immediate attention and, without delay, began to address those challenges.”
Among the other milestones touted:
Comprehensive Health Record. The new comprehensive health record system from Epic, along with the MyChart portal feature, allows health data to be streamlined across the system. Clinicians and patients can now stay connected and efficiently manage care.
“Edward” the Telemedicine Cart. This is a system that integrates a camera, display and network access to bring a remote physician to the patient’s bedside. The new tele intensivist robot has been nicknamed “Edward” and was setup in the hospital’s intensive care unit.
Vaccination Program. In December 2020, the hospital began administering the COVID-19 vaccine as part of its efforts to decrease the incidence of COVID-19 in St. Cloud and the broader community.
Facility Upgrades. Over $1.5 million has been invested in purchasing new medical devices and instruments, as well as beautifying the hospital campus. Additional investments will be made over the next five years.
Master Plan. The hospital’s completed facility master plan establishes a framework for campus growth and development of capital improvements over the next 10 years.
“These were all very important achievements for the growth of Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital,” Mr. Van Marcke said. “Collectively, they will ensure our physicians and healthcare teams are equipped to serve our patients well and deliver a world-class experience.”
