PLANO, TEXAS, MAY 8, 2014 – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano earned an “A” grade for patient safety, according to the latest Hospital Safety Scores from The Leapfrog Group. The organization used publicly available quality and safety measures, as well as leadership commitment to creating a safe environment for patients, to come up with the letter grades.

Nationally, only about a third of the 2,522 hospitals scored were ranked “A.” Twelve Texas Health Resources hospitals received the top grade, including Texas Health Plano.

“Texas Health Plano is proud to be a recipient of an A rating from The Leapfrog Group this measuring period, as well as in the previous four periods,” Stephen Hadzima, M.D., chief medical officer of the hospital, said. “We are one of only 251 hospitals nationwide to achieve this.  We have a commitment to following evidence based medicine, providing high quality care and adhering to safe medical practice.”

The Leapfrog Group bases the Hospital Safety Score on national performance measures from the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to produce a single score representing a hospital’s overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors.

Individual hospital scores can be viewed at the Hospital Safety Score website at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.

“The rankings represent our commitment to making patient safety and quality improvement top priorities,” said Linda Gerbig, senior vice president of performance and quality outcomes for Texas Health. “We’re pleased to be recognized on a national level for our efforts.”

A national advocate for transparency and accountability in health care safety and quality, Texas Health on April 30 published its “Quality and Safety Report to the Community: A Transparent Report Card from Texas Health Resources.” Texas Health is the first health system in Texas and one of only a few in the U.S. that is publicly posting quality and safety data based on independent, nationally recognized clinical indicators. Go to www.TexasHealth.org/Quality-Reports to view the report.

For more information, visit www.TexasHealth.org/Plano.

About Texas Health Plano

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 366-bed acute care hospital and recognized clinical program leader, providing technologically advanced care to Plano and surrounding areas since 1991. The hospital’s services include orthopedics, cardiovascular services, oncology, pediatrics and women’s services. An affiliate of the faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system, Texas Health Plano has more than 1,600 employees and 1,300 physicians on the medical staff. For more information, call 1-877-THR-WELL or visit TexasHealth.org/Plano

About Texas Health Resources

Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States. The health system includes 24 acute care and short-stay hospitals that are owned, operated, joint-ventured or affiliated with Texas Health Resources.  It includes the Texas Health Presbyterian, Texas Health Arlington Memorial and Texas Health Harris Methodist hospitals, a large physician group, outpatient facilities, and home health, preventive and fitness services, and an organization for medical research and education.

For more information about Texas Health Resources, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit TexasHealth.org.

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Doctors on the medical staff practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital.

PLANO, TX, APRIL 9, 2014 – Join Isador Lieberman, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff and the medical director of the Scoliosis and Spine Tumor Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 for a discussion on advancements in robotic techniques for the treatment of scoliosis, spine tumors and complex spinal surgery.

“Scoliosis can commonly cause back pain, difficulty breathing, muscle tightness leading to functional limitations and neurological issues such as nerve pain, numbness and weakness,” Lieberman said. “My goal for treating scoliosis or any spinal condition is to provide the most appropriate and innovative care available, whether that be through bracing, medication or advanced surgical correction.”

Advances in Medicine is a free, educational lecture series presented by local health professionals, designed to provide consumers with the latest medical information in a particular area of focus. Lectures are held at Texas Health Plano in the Bluebonnet Room, located in Medical Office Building 2. The event is free and includes a complimentary light dinner, but registration is required.

For more information and to register for the program, please visit www.TexasHealth.org/Advances or call 1-877-THR-WELL (1-877-847-9355).

For more information about Texas Health Plano visit www.TexasHealth.org/Plano.

 About Texas Health Plano

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 366-bed acute care hospital and recognized clinical program leader, providing technologically advanced care to Plano and surrounding areas since 1991. The hospital’s services include orthopedics, cardiovascular services, oncology, pediatrics and women’s services. An affiliate of the faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system, Texas Health Plano has more than 1,600 employees and 1,600 physicians on the medical staff. For more information, call 1-877-THR-WELL or visit TexasHealth.org/Plano.

 About Texas Health Resources

Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States. The health system includes 24 acute care and short-stay hospitals that are owned, operated, joint-ventured or affiliated with Texas Health Resources.  It includes the Texas Health Presbyterian, Texas Health Arlington Memorial and Texas Health Harris Methodist hospitals, a large physician group, outpatient facilities, and home health, preventive and fitness services, and an organization for medical research and education.

For more information about Texas Health Resources, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit www.TexasHealth.org.

PLANO, TEXAS, March 4, 2014 – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is proud to recognize Carole Inman, R.N., M.S.N., as the winner of D Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Award for Orthopedics. Inman is among 80 winners and finalists in North Texas selected from 456 nominations for the annual awards.

“It is a tremendous honor to have one of our nurses recognized for her care and compassion in the workplace,” Raymond Kelly, R.N., M.S.N., chief nursing officer at Texas Health Plano, said. “Carole is an invaluable member at Texas Health Plano and we commend her for years of dedicated service to the patients at our hospital.”

Inman has worked as Texas Health Plano’s joint replacement program coordinator for the past six years and has worked at the hospital for more than 16 years. She was instrumental in helping the joint replacement program earn certification with the Joint Commission and implemented the use of time-release medication that allows patients to stay mobile after surgery, but with less pain.

“One of the biggest issues after joint replacement surgery is trying to keep our patients comfortable,” Inman said. “That is one of our ways of validating the strengths of our program.”

Registered nurses were nominated by hospitals, private practices, physicians and patients in 25 categories. Nominators were asked to consider how the nurse had affected the lives of their patients, the community and the nursing profession in general. Nominations were reviewed by a panel of registered nurses and scores were compiled to select the winners.

In all, ten Texas Health Resources nurses were selected as winners and finalists for the Excellence in Nursing Awards. To see D Magazine’s full list of winners and finalist, click here.

The awards were presented at a reception held Wednesday, February 19 in Dallas. The winning nurses were honored in the March issue of D Magazine. Click here to see the featured winner’s profiles on the magazine’s website.

For more information, visit www.TexasHealth.org/Plano.

About Texas Health Plano

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 366-bed acute care hospital and recognized clinical program leader, providing technologically advanced care to Plano and surrounding areas since 1991. The hospital’s services include orthopedics, cardiovascular services, oncology, pediatrics and women’s services. An affiliate of the faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system, Texas Health Plano has more than 1,600 employees and 1,600 physicians on the medical staff. For more information, call 1-877-THR-WELL or visit TexasHealth.org/Plano.

About Texas Health Resources

Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States. The health system includes 25 acute care and short-stay hospitals that are owned, operated, joint-ventured or affiliated with Texas Health Resources. It includes the Texas Health Presbyterian, Texas Health Arlington Memorial and Texas Health Harris Methodist and Texas Health Huguley Hospitals, Texas Health Physicians Group, outpatient facilities, behavioral health and home health, preventive and fitness services, and an organization for medical research and education.

For more information about Texas Health Resources, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit TexasHealth.org.

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Doctors on the medical staff practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital.

We’re the Best! Voters at DallasChild Magazine Names Texas Health Plano as ‘Best Place to Have a Baby’

This is the third year in a row the hospital has been named best in Collin County

PLANO, TEXAS, January 31, 2014 –Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has been voted the “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Collin County by readers of DallasChild magazine for the third year in a row.

Plano residents Andrew and Taylor Simmons, who welcomed healthy baby Sophie Anne at Texas Health Plano on January 27, say they are not surprised the hospital earned the designation.

“I delivered our son here in 2012, and I wouldn’t have considered another location,” Taylor said. “The nurses are so attentive and sweet, I really felt pampered and special while I was here, like I was in a spa.  They have been so compassionate and caring, and the amenities like the Mother’s Gift and the education classes are wonderful.”

“We are not surprised at all that they were voted the Best Place to Have a Baby, even the food here is good,” Andrew said. “Not something you expect to say about a hospital.”

When it comes to having babies in Collin County, Texas Health Plano offers assisted reproductive technologies to help women get pregnant, high-risk pregnancy care, a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and a host of services in between. The hospital also offers a wide array of classes to help prepare parents for the birth and support groups to help new moms once the baby is here.

“We are very pleased to be named the best place to have a baby in Collin County for the third year in row,” said Dawn Nichols, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, director of Women’s and Children’s Services at Texas Health Plano. “The entire healthcare team is dedicated to providing exceptional clinical care with an individualized human touch to produce a top-notch patient experience.”

Texas Health Plano also is one of seven hospitals in Texas designated “Baby Friendly” by the World Health Organization, an honor that recognizes a comprehensive approach to breastfeeding support. The hospital offers breastfeeding classes, a breastfeeding support group run by a lactation consultant, and A Mother’s Gift, a store that sells breastfeeding and other newborn supplies.

In 2013 there were 3,776 babies born at Texas Health Plano:

• 139 sets of twins
• 10 sets of triplets
• 1,919 girls
• 1,987 boys
• 494 assisted reproductive procedures
• 438 admissions to the NICU
• Most common names were Aiden, Ava, Caden, Emily, Emma, Ethan, Jackson, Liam, Lucas, Madelyn, Madison, Noah and Sophia.

Both Texas Health Plano and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas were voted “Best Place to Have a Baby” by readers of DallasChild magazine. Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth also earned the title from readers of FortWorthChild magazine in Tarrant County. 

For more information about Texas Health Plano visit www.TexasHealth.org/Plano.

About Texas Health Plano

            Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 366-bed acute care hospital and recognized clinical program leader, providing technologically advanced care to Plano and surrounding areas since 1991. The hospital’s services include orthopedics, cardiovascular services, oncology, pediatrics and women’s services. An affiliate of the faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system, Texas Health Plano has more than 1,600 employees and 1,300 physicians on the medical staff. For more information, call 1-877-THR-WELL or visit TexasHealth.org/Plano.

About Texas Health Resources

Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States. The health system includes 24 acute care and short-stay hospitals that are owned, operated, joint-ventured or affiliated with Texas Health Resources.  It includes the Texas Health Presbyterian, Texas Health Arlington Memorial and Texas Health Harris Methodist hospitals, a large physician group, outpatient facilities, and home health, preventive and fitness services, and an organization for medical research and education.

For more information about Texas Health Resources, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit www.texashealth.org.

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Doctors on the medical staff practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital.