Blanchard Valley Health Assn

Description

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a broad continuum of exceptional healthrelated services in Northwest Ohio


VISION STATEMENT

To remain an independent regional health services organization providing exceptional clinical care and service characterized by

Competent caring and passionate people
Healing environments that enhance physical emotional and spiritual well being
Quality superior to benchmarks
Disciplined financial stewardship
Continuous process improvement


VALUE STATEMENT

To fulfill our mission and vision we advocate the following fundamental values

Excellence We provide the highest quality care and services
Compassion We acknowledge the inherent value of each person and respect them as individuals through attention to their unique needs
Integrity We encourage open fair and truthful interactions with one another and those we serve
Discipline Through focus and dedication we are accountable for results
Communication We commit to well informed patients families staff and communities
Innovation Through knowledge and passion we creatively improve our care and services
umor We celebrate the power of laughter and fun in healing relationships

History

With more than a century of service behind us BVHS is prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century Weve grown from a single hospital to a comprehensive health system offering the Northwest Ohio region a full continuum of care

Blanchard Valley Health System is the nonprofit parent corporation of an integrated regional health system based in Findlay a unique micropolitan community located in Northwest Ohio Governed by a community board of trustees representing large and small business education law medicine and finance BVHS oversees all operations

BVHS has a long history of service to Findlay and the surrounding area Blanchard Valley Hospital the anchor subsidiary of BVHS was founded in 1891 as the Findlay Home for Friendless Women and Children As the community of Findlay has experienced growth and prosperity so has the health system with major expansions occurring in 1958 1967 1977 throughout the 1980s and 1990s and most recently in 2007

Blanchard Valley Health System is one of the largest employers in the area with 2100 associates and serves an eightcounty area which includes Hancock Allen Putnam Henry Wood Seneca Wyandot and Hardin Counties

In addition a dedicated group of more than 600 volunteers support the Health System through their contributions of both time and money As part of the BVHS family the Auxiliary is a major contributor to our standards of excellence

JUNE 1891
Findlays first hospital is incorporated Located at 1217 North Main Street it is known as the Findlay Home for Friendless Women and Children

1893
Hospital moves to the West Park area near the Findlay Airport

1895
Purchase of French Estate in south Findlay for 10000 This is the present site of Blanchard Valley Hospital Name changed to Home amp Hospital of the City of Findlay

1949
Womens Auxiliary incorporated

JUNE 1958
New 170bed hospital completed and dedicated Financed through local bond
issue and contributions

1963
Nursing home opens in the Donnell Wing with 39 beds later expands to 43 beds
The nursing home closed in 1977

OCTOBER 1967
2 million 60bed east wing expansion Increases Blanchard Valley Hospital
capacity to 230 beds

AUGUST 1972
Emergency Department and ambulatory services expansion 1700000

NOVEMBER 1974
BVH becomes the first hospital in the nation to guarantee its services Articles appear in The Wall Street Journal and Ladies Home Journal

JUNE 1977
Community passes 4 million bond issue for surgery and intensive and coronary
care unit expansion

1977
Sameday surgery program developed

SEPTEMBER 1979
East tower surgical suites and special care units dedicated Construction and
equipment cost 11 million

1981
BVH begins home health services

JANUARY 1983
The Blanchard Valley Health Association is formed as a parent corporation of
Blanchard Valley Hospital and Blanchard Valley Health Services

FEBRUARY 1983
BVH opens medical center in Carey Ohio

APRIL 1984
Hospice of Hancock County joins BVHA

1984
Ambassador program established

1986
Apples replace smoking at BVH

FEBRUARY 1988
WomanWise Mammography Center opens

AUGUST 1988
BVH opens physicians office in McComb Ohio

SEPTEMBER 1989
Center for Diagnostic Studies CDS opens Construction cost of 6 million
Building is devoted entirely to outpatient services

APRIL 1990
Blanchard Valley Radiation Therapy Center opens

NOVEMBER 1990
BVHA opens the Lake Cascades Professional Office Complex at 300 W Wallace
Street Findlay These offices are occupied by several physician specialists

FEBRUARY 1991
The Health Bank corporate wellness program is launched providing
approximately 45000 annually in free wellnessrelated services to area
businesses

JUNE 1991
Happy 100th Birthday to Blanchard Valley Hospital Year long centennial
celebration features an onsite museum in the CDS building

SEPEMBER 1991
Occupational health practice opens in Findlay Will ultimately become part of
BVHA

NOVEMBER 1991
1000000 renovation and expansion of Obstetrics Department completed

MARCH 1992
Blanchard Valley Sports Medicine Center opens in the Center for Diagnostic
Studies Appointments by physician and selfreferral

MARCH 1993
BVHA purchases the Sherman House a 71unit independent living complex in
downtown Findlay

OCTOBER 1993
Blanchard Valley Hospital opens cardiac catheterization lab in the Center for
Diagnostic Studies

SEPTEMBER 1994
Northwest Ohio Health Partnership managed care plan developed

OCTOBER 1994
Caughman Health Clinic opens with slidingscale fees based on income Since
its opening more than 15000 patients have been treated at the clinic

DECEMBER 1994
Creighton Dialysis Center opens at Blanchard Valley Hospital Provides
hemodialysis and home dialysis services

JUNE 1995
BVHA hits cyberspace Web site launchedhttpwwwbvhaorg

JULY 1995
Blanchard Valley Hospital and Bluffton Community Hospital merge to become
Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center

JANUARY 1996
Bridge Hospice Care Center merges with Blanchard Valley Health Services to
form entity known as Bridge Home Health amp Hospice

FEBRUARY 1996
Onsite rehabilitation services established at Findlays Whirlpool Corporation

OCTOBER 1996
Nurses Plus telephone triage service opensa program developed with Fostoria
Community Hospital

DECEMBER 1996
BVRHC announces record setting year for physician recruitment with 19
physician specialists joining the active medical staff

JANUARY 1997
BVRHC announces plans to bring outpatient rehab and sports medicine services
to the University of Findlay campus occupying 4000 sqft in the Edward and
Joyce Brewer Health Sciences Building

JANUARY 1997
Pain Management Center opens

APRIL 1997
Plans for Physicians Plus Urgent Care Center announced at press conference
Physicians Plus will be located in north Findlay and feature stateoftheart
computer technology and drivethru laboratory

MAY 1997
BVH in cooperation with Lima Memorial Hospital and Hardin Memorial Hospital
opens new medical building in Ada Ohio

JUNE 1997
BVHA purchases Winebrenner Village longterm care facility Winebrenner
becomes a subsidiary of Health Association

JANUARY 1998
Durable medical equipment DME business purchased New business under
BVHA will be located at 117 E Wallace Street

APRIL 1998
Karrington and Winebrenner Village enter into a 5050 partnership of the
Karrington assisted living facility in Findlay

JUNE 1998
Physicians Plus Urgent CareMedical Mall opens

JULY 1998
BVRHC receives its highest score and first accreditation with commendation
rating from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

SEPTEMBER 1998
Blanchard Valley Health Association and ProMedica are chosen as Lima
Memorial Hospitals new partners A new joint operating company is formed
with 50 ownership by Lima Memorial 25 ownership by BVHA and 25 by
ProMedica

OCTOBER 1998
Development of stereotactic breast biopsy and bone densitometry capability

DECEMBER 1998
First employee attitude survey provided for all BVHA staff Results to follow in 1999

MARCH 1999
MIS Department starts preparation for Y2K computer dilemma

APRIL 1999
BVHA partners with 30 local physicians to build and operate the Findlay Surgical Center which will be located on the west bank of Lake Cascades

JULY 1999
BVH Cafeteria is remodeled to provide better and faster service

AUGUST 1999
Sleep lab opened by Dr Wahon Aslanian

OCTOBER 1999
Ottawa Medical amp Diagnostic Center opens in Ottawa

JANUARY 2000
Service Excellence Department developed

APRIL 2000
Genesis 2000 project for new emergency department underground parking
garage cardiology services and outpatient services commences

MAY 2000
Valet parking provided for patients and visitors

JUNE 2000
Private rooms provided for all oncology patients

FEBRUARY 2001
First Distinguished Physician of the Year Award goes to William Alcott MD

MARCH 2001
BVHA launches NEW amp improved web site Advertising Campaign for Bluffton Campus is released We Treat You Like Family

MAY 2001
Auxiliary Nearly New Shop Moves to Lima Avenue

JULY 2001
North Baltimore Medical amp Diagnostic Center Office Building opens

NOVEMBER 2001
BVRHC Bluffton expansion complete The 285 million renovation project
includes a new lobby and registration area gift shop expanded cardiopulmonary
unit CT scan and bone densitometry equipment complementary medicine
offices and new physical therapy and occupational therapy areas as well as
renovation of the OB department

FEBRUARY 2002
Second Distinguished Physician of the Year Award goes to Bill Kose MD

MAY 2002
William E Ruse Center facility opens at the BVRHC Findlay campus Houses
new ER imaging services same day surgery HeartCare Center helipad and a
third floor for future expansion

FEBRUARY 2003
Third Distinguished Physician of the Year Award goes to LeRoy Schroeder MD

MARCH 2003
BVH partners with Hardin Memorial Hospital to open the Valley Health Center
Kenton Ohio

JUNE 2003
Opening of Birchaven Retirement Village at Eastern Woods Services include
congregate living longterm care Bridge Home Health and Hospice Adult Day
Center and Intergenerational Program

AUGUST 2003
Opening of new Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center formerly Radiation
Therapy Center at Eastern Woods Board approves construction of a new inpatient pavilion on the Findlay campus The sixstory 200000 square foot 95 million project will include 148 inpatient beds and also renovation and expansion of the surgery department

FEBRUARY 2004
Fourth Distinguished Physician of the Year Award goes to Ronald Pohlmyer MD

MAY 2004
Bariatric Solutions opens offering Findlays first medical and surgical weight loss center

OCTOBER 2004
Groundbreaking for new 148bed inpatient pavilion on the Findlay Campus

NOVEMBER 2004
Groundbreaking for the new Birchaven Condominium development Birchaven
Estates at EasternWoods

FEBRUARY 2005
Fifth Distinguished Physician of the Year Award goes to Oliver Lugibihl MD

JULY 2005
BVH expands its partnership with Hardin Memorial with the inclusion of
the Forest Community Health Center Forest Ohio

NOVEMBER 2005
First Open Heart Surgery performed on the Findlay Campus on November 15

FEBRUARY 2006
Sixth Distinguished Physician of the Year Award goes to Marv Rower MD

JANUARY 2007
Blanchard Valley Health Association changes its name to Blanchard Valley
Health System Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center changes to Blanchard Valley Hospital and Bluffton Hospital Address of BVH and BVHS changes to 1900 South Main Street from 145 W Wallace Street

FEBRUARY 2007
The Creighton Dialysis Center moves to Riverside Suites and begins accepting
patients on February 12

Inpatients are moved into the Thomas B and Kathleen M Donnell Patient
Pavilion on February 17

MARCH 2007
Seventh Distinguished Physician of the Year Award goes to Rick Watson MD