Orthopedics at OMHS
Technology
The Ortho department uses remote telemetry, Wallaroo for medication distribution, computerized charting, and Omincell for controlled drugs and supplies.
Staffing
The Ortho/GI department has 26 private beds with an average daily census of 19 patients. We use a team approach to patient care.
Continuous Quality Improvement
The Ortho/GI department offers Prevention, Fall Prevention, Skin Breakdown Appointments for CQI, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Scheduling Discharge Appointments, and Medication Reconciliation. We are members of Institute of HealthCare ’s Improvement team “Transforming Care at the Bedside (TCBA)”.
Joint
Replacement
Center
The JointReplacementCenter
The Joint Replacement Center is responsible for patients having total joint replacement. Patients in our unit are recovering from total or partial knee replacement, total partial hip replacement, and even on occasion a total shoulder or elbow surgery. We offer a pre-educational opportunity for both the patient and family two-weeks prior to scheduled surgery. This allows the opportunity to have pre-operative testing completed, be assessed by the Anesthesia provider, and meet with the Physical Therapist and Case Management as well as the opportunity to meet others that will be experiencing this event at the same time. It is a unique place for patients to share similar experiences and includes family participation in the rehabilitation and recovery process. We focus on group dynamics and camaraderie.