Western
Massachusetts Hospital
Western Massachusetts Hospital |
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Overview
Western Massachusetts Hospital is a 100 bed long term medical and
specialty care hospital owned and operated by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, Department of Public Health. Located in Westfield,
Massachusetts, the hospital is the only public hospital operating
in the western region of Massachusetts with a mission to serve as
a medical safety net for many uninsured and underinsured citizens
residing in the region. Western Massachusetts Hospital provides both
acute and chronic hospital care to patients with a variety of chronic
diseases and complicated medical conditions, such as: cardiac and
pulmonary disease, chronic neurological disorders, complications of
strokes, coma of various causes, various infections, gastrointestinal
conditions, complicated seizure disorders, dementia’s with major behavioral
issues, and end stage terminal illnesses of various diagnoses. Western
Massachusetts Hospital provides dental and eye care clinics to targeted
populations as part of its community benefits program.
MISSION - VISION - VALUES
MISSION
To be a caring hospital community which provides affordable, quality
healthcare services that enable patients to reach and maintain their
highest physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
VISION
To be a valuable and viable regional resource which responds to the
healthcare and related needs of underserved patients.
VALUES
Since its founding in 1910, Western Massachusetts Hospital has exemplified
the following organizational values:
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Concern for the dignity and well-being of patients
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Commitment to excellence and quality patient care
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Adherence to ethical standards of the helping professions
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Respect for the hospital and pride in its accomplishments
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Dedication to the mission of Public Health
Western Massachusetts Hospital employees believe in these values
and strive to uphold them every day.
EMPLOYEE VISION STATEMENT
We are a diverse group of individuals who work together as a team
to operate a public health care facility committed to providing
quality care. We are especially dedicated to identifying and providing
individuals with services not available to them in the community.
Our concern for the dignity and well-being of our patients leads
us to give special attention to their family and friends. We continuously
strive to maintain the highest standards in everything we do. We
challenge and support all employees to work cooperatively and with
integrity.
Realizing each employee's potential enriches the Hospital community.
By maintaining an atmosphere which is creative and innovative, we
encourage each other to make a special contribution to excellence
in patient care. All employees contribute to the successful operation
of the Hospital. Our work together is successful because we respect
and depend on one another. There is a free flow of ideas and information
so that everyone is involved and valued. Individuals communicate
clearly, honestly, and directly about concerns. Conflicting ideas
are encouraged because they are seen as critical to challenging
our thinking and providing the opportunity for new resolutions and
positive change.
As a public health care facility, we collaborate with the community
to identify deficiencies and gaps in health care services. We expand
and change our programs, services and campus to respond to these
changing needs in the community.
We believe that our primary responsibility is to provide care and
services designed to enable patients to reach and maintain their
highest physical, social, mental and spiritual well-being. We do
this best when patients and their loved ones are actively involved
in their care. We support these efforts by creating a homelike environment.
Everyone is treated with respect, dignity and compassion. We value
diversity of ideas, opinions and cultures. This allows us to be
a supportive and attractive environment for both the community and
employees.
Prepared by a joint management/employee work group on September
27, 1994.
Hospital Information
| Executive
Director: |
Derrick Tallman |
| Location: |
91 East Mountain Road, Westfield, Massachusetts 01085 |
| Phone
Number: |
(413) 562-4131 |
| Fax
Number: |
(413) 562-7338 |
| Institution
Origination Date: |
1910 |
| Original
Use: |
Tuberculosis Sanitarium |
| Inpatient
Capacity: |
100 |
| Average
Census: |
85 |
| Accreditation: |
JCAHO 2004 |
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Long-Term Hospital Medical Inpatient Care
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Dedicated Ventilator Care program for Vent Dependent Patients
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Medical/Rehabilitation Care for Inpatients with Neuro-Degenerative
Diseases
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Inpatient Alzheimer's Disease Programs for Complex Behavioral
Problems
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Inpatient Palliative Care Program for Terminally Ill Patients
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Kamp for Kids Summer Program for Able and Disabled Children
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Outpatient Eye and Dental Clinics
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Inpatient Respite Care Services
Directions
to Western Massachusetts Hospital
Western Massachusetts Hospital is located in Westfield in a scenic
setting and is easily accessible from the Massachusetts Turnpike or
Route 91 and is only 20 minutes from Springfield, MA.
From Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90)
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Take Exit 3 - Westfield
- Take a Right after the toll booth
- Proceed 100 yards and take a Left onto Holyoke Road
- Proceed to stop sign at East Mountain Road
- Turn Right onto East Mountain Road
- Western Massachusetts Hospital is 2 miles on left side
From
Interstate 91 or Holyoke
- Take Exit 16 - Route 202 South
- Follow Route 202 South/Westfield
- At the bottom of Reservoir Hill, at the traffic light, turn Left
- Follow East Mountain Road about 5 miles
- Western Massachusetts Hospital is on the left side
From
Springfield/West Springfield
- Route 20 towards Westfield
- After Lil’ George’s Restaurant (right side) look for "Entering Westfield" sign
- At the next light, turn right at the underpass (there is a Westfield Mass. Hospital sign)
- Western Massachusetts Hospital is on the right, at the top of the hill
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