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EDUCATION & EQUIPMENT NEEDS
GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING
The TRUST focuses on supporting the education and equipment needs of the hospital. In 2005, 89% of TRUST spending purchased necessary equipment and funded education and training for hospital staff. Providing hospital staff with the equipment and education they need to stay on the leading-edge of medical technology ensures continued quality care for you, your family and your community.
EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS
PDAP
The Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP) gives aspiring health care workers and current hospital employees, desiring to further their careers, the opportunity to pursue professional degrees and certifications in health care. In return for financial assistance for their education, PDAP participants commit to a specified term of employment at McCullough-Hyde.
PDAP participants not only receive financial assistance for their education, but they are guaranteed a job after completing their education.
Since its inception in 2001, PDAP has provided over $750,000 to 46 individuals. Twenty-two McCullough-Hyde employees have been able to advance their careers, and 24 aspiring health care workers have started their careers with McCullough-Hyde, because of PDAP funding.
Click here to learn more about the program.
To find out how to become a PDAP participant call or e-mail McCullough-Hyde’s Human Resources Department at 513.524.5333 or ssloneker@mhmh.org.
BABY BOUND
The Baby Bound Program is a successful patient program. This prenatal education program provides a personal obstetrical registered nurse known as the “Baby Bound Nurse” to expecting parents.
The Baby Bound Nurse meets with the expecting parents 1-2 times during the pregnancy to discuss prenatal care for mother and baby during the pregnancy, delivery and post-delivery. Topics covered include nutrition, pregnancy risk factors, delivery pain management options, newborn feeding options, breastfeeding education & support, and access to other support services.
The Baby Bound Program is also enhanced by low-cost classes on childbirth, infant safety and CPR, and "sibling" courses. In addition Baby Bound also provides a low-cost lactation support program which provides nurse counseling and equipment rental and/or purchase for mothers who choose to breast-feed.
The Baby Bound Fund underwrites the cost of the supplemental classes and lactation support for needy parents.
For questions regarding program participation click here.
OTHER EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS HIGHLIGHTS
Other successful programs include the Kist Scholarship Program which has awarded 26 scholarships totaling over $13,250 since its inception in 2000. Since 2005, Biz Campbell Memorial Endowment funded the annual “Biz Memorial Education Seminar” and 150 staff nurses have received six free required CEUs (continuing education credits).
To donate to the PDAP, Baby Bound, Kist Scholarship or any of the other educational funds click here.
ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY
While McCullough-Hyde Hospital does reserve a portion of its budget for equipment purchases, it relies on the TRUST for essential, additional funding for equipment and technology. In the last seven years, the TRUST provided funding for the purchases of:
- $750,000 to purchase a new hospital-wide cardiac monitoring system
- Computer-Aided mammography software for more accurate cancer detection
- CT Scanner which provides more detailed imaging views, including cross-sections, than x-rays. CT scanning is more effective than an MRI.
- Telemedicine system utilizing the internet so radiology images can be viewed anywhere and anytime. The technology is especially beneficial in emergencies when consulting radiologists are not on duty or when images need to be sent to other facilities/departments in advance.
- Computerized IVs for preventing IV infusion errors that occur in conventional pumps by monitoring and logging the infusion process.
- Fetal monitors for detecting and preventing potential birthing complications by monitoring and recording baby's heartbeat and mother's contractions.
- Cell counters that perform essential blood cell counts in the Oxford and Brookville, IN laboratory departments
EQUIPMENT NEEDS for 2007 total nearly $1 million and include:
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20 new beds for inpatient care $70,000 -
Infusion pumps $12,000 -
Steam sterilizer $90,000 -
Emergency generator $35,000 -
Cooling Tower $40,000 -
2 new ICU beds $35,000 -
Perioperative Instrumentation $40,000 -
Computers/Printers/Copiers $76,000
RAISING FUNDS WITH THE BIENNIAL CHEFS' CELEBRATION
The Chefs’ Celebration is McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital's fundraising gala held every other year to benefit the TRUST. All proceeds go to the TRUST for purchasing immediate-need equipment. To learn more about the Chefs’ Celebration and other special events click here.