Frankfort Regional Medical Center

FrankfortRegional.com January 2004 Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) implemented at hospital to reduce medication errors through use of bar code identifi ers on patient armbands and medications. January 2007 Named among state's Best Places to Work (in large-sized-company category, for businesses with 250 or more employees), marking the fi rst of eight consecutive years recognized. November 2007 Frankfort Medical Pavilion—a $10.3 million, three-story, 52,000-square- foot facility for additional physician offi ces and medical services—opened adjacent to hospital. February 2008 Picture archiving and communications system (PACS) implemented for storage of diagnostic images. September 2008 Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) opened with four beds to serve high-risk pregnancies, delivering babies as early as 28 weeks. Getting Better with Age We have added services, expanded our space and witnessed computerization's reshaping of medicine. An evolving healthcare environment will affect our future, but we're well- positioned to meet the challenges of change. "It is immensely gratifying that the hospital continues to thrive in an industry undergoing a signifi cant transformation," says Chip Peal, CEO of Frankfort Regional. "Our staff—the best part of Frankfort Regional—makes that possible." A few of our employees have been with the hospital for all, or nearly all, of its history. Some of those team members recently re- fl ected on the past and future of Frankfort Regional for Your Health. Watching children whom you've cared for since they were babies grow up and have children of their own is one of the greatest things I have seen during my time at Frankfort Regional. My career has spanned many years, so I have been able to care for multiple generations. David Parker, MD Pediatrician 40 Years of Service " " Q: What is your fondest memory of working at Frankfort Regional through the years? As I walked across the parking lot toward the hospital on my fi rst day as a pharmacist at Frankfort Regional, I was excited and ready to do my best. Most people would be surprised anyone would keep the same job for 40 years, but it's been challenging and interesting work. I've never really considered doing anything else. " " Mickey Monroe, RPH, PharmD Director of Pharmacy 40 Years of Service Q: What do you remember most about Frankfort Regional's opening? Linda Grow, RN, BSN Education Coordinator 40 Years of Service I began working in the hospital six weeks before it opened to train staff on using new equipment. Those of us who saw carpet installed and furniture delivered were very proud and excited when the hospital welcomed its first patients. " " I remember helping transfer patients from the old downtown hospital in ambulances, as well as organizing the OR. It doesn't seem possible that was 40 years ago. The hospital has grown so much since then. As a Frankfort native, it's been a joy to care for my community. " " Lynda Roberts, RN, CNOR Operating Room (OR) staff nurse 40 Years of Service Frankfort Regional Medical Center has undergone quite an evolution since opening its doors in 1974. 4

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