Emory Johns Creek Breaks Admissions Record For Year

Courtesy Appen Newspapers

January 20, 2009 JOHNS CREEK - Emory Johns Creek Hospital posted record admissions in December of 2008, breaking every record for inpatient admissions, inpatient surgeries, emergency admissions and outpatient surgeries since it opened in February 2007. "Traditionally, December is a strong month as people schedule surgeries to meet their deductible and healthcare savings accounts deadlines," said Christine Williams, controller of the hospital. "But our performance in December of 2008 was even stronger than we projected early on in the month."

Last year was a year of records for the hospital, as it continued to expand its medical staff and scope of services. The hospital opened with a comprehensive range of services, from emergency to surgery and neonatal intensive care. In 2008, Emory Johns Creek opened its Center for Sleep Medicine and Cardiac Cath Lab. Services expanded to include Heart Calcium Scoring, Vascular Medicine and Advanced Interventional Diagnostics.

"We have a unique phenomenon in our Emergency Department," said John Quinlivan, CEO of the hospital. "The number of patient visits we have has remained somewhat steady, but the level of acuity, or degree of injury or illness is relatively high when compared to other Emergency Departments in the area or even across the country."

Emory Johns Creek Hospital launched several initiatives in 2008 to improve its quality of care, including nursing, core measures, satisfaction and glucometrics. The hospital was recognized by national and state organizations for its quality measures. Among awards in 2008, was the Georgia Hospital Association's Patient Safety Award for their infection control initiatives.

Growth for Emory Johns Creek Hospital is bound to continue as the population continues to do the same."We will continue to expand our services to respond to the needs of our growing community," said Quinlivan.In response to the community's need, EJCH has recently filed its plans to open a Cancer Center on its campus.

The recent opening of the Cardiac Cath Lab completes the diagnostic capabilities offered by the Heart & Vascular Institute of Emory Johns Creek Hospital."In 2008, we saw a growth rate of fifty-eight percent over 2007 in Admissions, Surgeries, Emergency Visits, Outpatient Visits and Baby Deliveries. We are excited at what the future holds for us," said Williams.For more information, please visit emoryjohnscreek.com