On April 22 we had a pipe elbow failure in our Emergency Department (ED) causing a significant water leak. Crews are assessing the impact and we are in the process of water abatement. Our ED is open, but several rooms are currently offline which could increase wait times. Some surgeries are also being rescheduled.
Wound Care Staffing + New Medical Director
We have been working to improve staffing for our Wound and Ostomy Care Team, and have seen an improvement in coverage over recent months.
We welcome Jack McCallum, MD, to the role of Medical Director for Wound and Ostomy Care. Dr. McCallum stepped into the role July 1.
The Wound Clinic inpatient and outpatient services have been combined into one service, with support from our APPs:
We’re also pleased to announce that an experienced Wound Care RN, Traci Stout, began at Valley this week. With the new team structure, we expect to see improved inpatient services in the coming months.