North Ottawa Community Hospital

Description

ABOUT US
North Ottawa Community Hospital NOCH is an 81bed acute care hospital located in Grand Haven Michigan Like other progressive institutions our profile changes to meet the needs of our patients and the challenges of our industry We are a community health care system with a variety of inpatient outpatient and support services Affiliate organizations strengthen our seamless delivery of care by transforming us into a health care delivery system

We serve all communities in northwest Ottawa County and adjacent communities in southern Muskegon County NOCH is a private nonprofit hospital Our convenient location provides all area residents with affordable quality medical care close to home

We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and monitor our quality and customer service on an ongoing basis A fundamental attribute of a community hospital is its ability to respond to the everchanging needs of those it serves NOCH has responded through the years offering the latest technology efficiently run services a variety of wellness programs and the ultimate in compassionate care

NOCHS Mission
The mission of North Ottawa Community Health System is to achieve community wellness through relationships resources and personalized service

We will provide personal trusted lifelong medical care and guidance for our neighbors family and friends

NOCHS Values
Absolute Integrity We will always be truthful and never compromise our integrity because it is the value on which an environment of trust is dependent

Financial Health We need to make good financial choices that keep the NOCHS organization viable and allow us to invest in areas that continuously deepen our core capabilities

Clinical Excellence We are committed to providing the best possible care to our patients

Respect We will have a culture that views all individuals contributions as important and fosters an environment of mutual respect and dignity

Cultural Sensitivity We will respect the ethnic cultural religious and lifestyle diversities of all

Compassion We will provide unhesitating outreach to those in need

Stewardship We have a responsibility to maintain and nurture the NOCHS organization

Courtesy we will treat each other and all who come in contact with NOCHS with courtesy and kindness

Continuous Learning Each of us is responsible to maintain uptodate knowledge in our area and make certain we are continually learning and growing

Positive Attitude We believe in a positive and high energy work environment where we actively seek to find the good in all people and all situations

Community Focus we are committed to playing a leadership role in improving the overall health of our community

History

In 1919 William Hatton President of Eagle Ottawa Leather Company recognized the need for a hospital in Grand Haven The Elizabeth Hatton Memorial Hospital was dedicated in June of 1919 This was a gift to the city from Mr Hatton in memory of his wife The hospital was the former William Loutit residence in the 100 block of South Fifth Street

The Elizabeth Hatton Memorial Hospital served the community until the opening of the Grand Haven Municipal Hospital on Sheldon Road in July 1939 At that time quoted The Grand Haven Tribune July 27 1939 architects specified quoteverything to be the very best and the most modern equipment throughout the structurequot

In 1967 the residents of North Ottawa County approved the building of a new hospital to be added to the existing structure on Sheldon The hospital would be called North Ottawa Community Hospital NOCH Each of the governing authority districts elected a representative to serve on the Board of Trustees These representatives selected seven atlarge members to make up the new North Ottawa Community Hospital Authority NOCHA which was formed to manage the hospital

In June of 1996 the residents of North Ottawa County voted and approved to lease the hospital to the newly formed nonprofit corporation that would manage the Hospital effective July 1997 The board of this corporation continued to have representatives elected from the six authority districts These six representatives continued to be charged with the responsibility of selecting atlarge members There were only five atlarge members selected to make up the Board of this new corporation The new governing body structure allowed NOCH to move forward in the health care arena and continue to meet its commitment to the citizens of the community

In 2000 North Ottawa Community Hospital and its affiliate organizations decided to quotsystematizequot the local health care delivery system to make it more efficient and to better reflect the full scope of patient care services available thus officially becoming North Ottawa Community Health System North Ottawa Community Health System consists of

In 2001 Harbor Dunes Health Center became the newest building on the hospital campus It was the hospitals first joint venture The venture was between Horizon Medical PC a large group of area primary care physicians and North Ottawa Community Hospital The Center was the result of a shared vision to offer residents of the TriCities and surrounding areas a seamless system of primary and specialty health care focusing on customer satisfaction