Ouachita Medical Center

Description

Vision Statement
Ouachita County Medical Center will become the focal point of a coordinated county wide continuum of health care services from preventive care to geriatric services This vision will be shared by the Medical Staff and Hospital Staff who working as a team will recognize opportunities to more appropriately deliver and improve the quality and cost effectiveness of current and new services

Mission Statement
The mission of Ouachita County Medical Center is to provide the community with accessible personal and quality health care in a safe and confidential environment

Welcome to Ouachita County Medical Center

OCMC is committed to providing quality care to our patients in a safe confidential and friendly environment Our goal is to provide you with comprehensive service and care Whether your needs are for maternity services employerwork related care treatment for substance abuse geriatric psychiatric services home care or hospice we look forward to exceeding your expectations You the patient play a vital role in making your care safe and efficient by becoming an active involved and informed member of the health care team

Speak out if you have questions or concerns and if you dont understand ask Your health is too important to worry about being embarrassed If you dont understand something that your doctor nurse or other health care professional tells you ask for clarification

Pay attention to the care you are receiving Tell your nurse or doctor if something does not meet your expectations

Educate yourself about your diagnosis medications being taken medical tests you are undergoing and your treatment plan Gather information about your condition medications being taken and the operation of any equipment that is used in your care

Assign a trusted family member or friend to be your advocate Select a person you can communicate with and that you trust to assist you in clarifying treatment options

Participate in all decisions about your treatment You are the center of the health care team and should participate in all treatment decisions made regarding your care

History

Established in 1925 as Camden Hospital the hospitals original location was Dolphin Street Camden Hospital was a monument to the community and was respected for the quality health care it provided to Camden and surrounding towns in Ouachita County

As Camden grew so did the medical needs of the community In 1941 an addition was constructed that increased the number of beds to 50 However by 1945 the need for more space prompted the community to seek a location to establish a new larger building

In 1950 with funds procured by a three mill tax a bond proposal and matching funds from a HillBurton Grant construction began on land donated by the Berg and Rumph families Amid much fanfare the new modern Ouachita County Medical Center opened in 1952 It featured 100 beds 3 operating rooms 3 delivery rooms full xray equipment complete laboratory and dietary facilities a nursery and 32 bassinets

Construction of a fourth patient wing was completed in 1954 and 1957 a two mill tax was approved for construction of a South Wing In 1960 a G wing was constructed and modernizations and additional renovations were done in 1970 1972 and 1977 The One Day Surgery Center was opened in 1989 Some of the most recent additions include the newly constructed W K Green Conference and Education Center and the MRI wing both completed in the fall of 1998

From its humble beginnings as Camden Hospital to the modern facility we know today many changes have taken place It has been an ongoing process of growth improvements and expansion to ensure our services meet the needs of the community Through all of the changes however on thing has always remained constantOCMC has continued to provide the community with accessible personal and quality healthcare