Longmont United Hospital provides a quiet
environment to support relaxation and healing.
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LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL SPRING 2014
A quiet environment has been proven to reduce stress
and promote healing. That's why peace and relaxation
should be important parts of every treatment plan.
"RESEARCH HAS SHOWN that ambient noise can disrupt patients'
sleep, as well as increase anxiety and the need for medication," says
Donelle Morse, RN, BSN, intensive care staff educator at Longmont
United Hospital. "Being proactive about reducing noise is beneficial
for the health of all patients."
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"MY HEALTH IS THE RESULT of several years of behind-the-
scenes work to improve patient safety, quality of care, and
efficiency," says Michael Jefferies, vice president
of information systems at Longmont United
Hospital. "It's a secure, private, online system
where you can view your medical records,
including the medications you were prescribed,
any allergies you have, and even certain kinds of test results
without making a trip to the office or picking up the phone."
Hospital patients can also print or download a copy for their personal
use and in the future will be able to initiate secure record transfers to
other participating doctors.
Watch your email. After the My Health launch, patients will receive
secure links to sign up.
Michael Jefferies, the new vice president of information systems at
Longmont United Hospital, is an IS professional with 15 years
of experience. He is a member of the American College of
Healthcare Executives and the Healthcare Information and
Management Systems Society. Michael joined the Hospital in
April 2011 and has a special interest in using technology to help
patients become engaged in their healthcare.
QUIET CARE,
Better Care
Beginning this April, we are empowering you to take
control of your health in a whole new way with the
Longmont United Hospital Patient Portal, My Health.
YOUR INFORMATION
When You Need It
