Sharp Grossmont Emergency And Critical Care

Announcer: Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a growing regional medical center that is transforming the health care experience, now and for the future. Annie Hogue, RN: I just know in my heart that if you come here you’re going to get the very best. Announcer: The hospital’s newly completed Emergency and Critical Care Center is a remarkable advancement in health care for the people of East County. Hogue: I’ve been a critical care nurse at Sharp Grossmont for over 30 years. Hogue: The population has really grown and the health care needs have grown as well. Hogue: We have the advanced technology ... Hogue: ... and we treat our patients with a personal human touch. Announcer: The center is designed for personalized critical care and patient safety ... Announcer: ... and places the latest medical technology in the hands of skilled clinicians. Hogue: This is where we treat our very sickest patients. Hogue: We welcome them, as we would welcome someone into our own homes. Announcer: Every room is private, there are flat-screen TVs and the sofas and chairs are designed especially for loved ones ... Announcer: ... who are welcomed as partners in care. Hogue: Knowing that your family is nearby is very supportive for a lot of the patients. Announcer: Total care beds have special features that promote comfort and healing. Announcer: Private bathrooms are near the bedside to help prevent falls. Announcer: And the critical care technology is the most modern to be found anywhere. Announcer: Nursing stations are just outside patient rooms. Announcer: And nurses are supported by 24-hour electronic patient monitoring where technicians alert them to signs of problems. Hogue: Within seconds the nurse is in the room attending to the patient. Announcer: The environment is spacious and quiet. Announcer: Soaring windows fill the center with the healing power of natural light. Announcer: And soothing colors and artwork help make this a calming and peaceful place, dedicated to patient-centered care. Hogue: It's a sincere heartfelt feeling that you will notice when you walk through our doors. Hogue: That’s what we call The Sharp Experience. Announcer: For health care at its highest level, the people of East County need look no further than Sharp Grossmont Hospital.