Powell Hospital

Description

MISSION
Our mission at Powell Valley Healthcare is simple and straightforward

To provide excellent health care create exceptional customer experiences and promote community health

VISION
With an earned reputation for compassionate quality care and exceptional customer experiences we will be the provider of choice for excellent health services

VALUES
Integrity
We are honest and ethical in all our relationships and the use of our resources

Respect
We respect the dignity and equality of all people regardless of their circumstances or position

Compassion
While providing care we are sensitive and compassionate about our patients residents and families and each other

Quality
We are committed to providing quality healthcare services

Accountability
We are responsible for our actions

History

Our History

Powell Valley Healthcare History

Through the years we have helped generation after generation reach better health Our organization has been striving to serve the needs of our region since we were established We here at Powell Valley Healthcare are loyal to our community and will continue to strive for excellence in healthcare

A Look Back

The first hospital in Powell was constructed by Dr JRA Whitlock and was located at Avenue C and Edmonds Street It was completed in 1919 and had 18 beds Dr Whitlock owned and operated the hospital as a private institution for nearly twenty years After his death in 1936 the hospital was purchased by Dr Robert Siddle His death in the early 1940s prompted three Powell businessmen to purchase the hospital in order to maintain a medical facility in the community The purchase price at that time was 17000

A community assocation was formed to take over the hospital operations A board of directors was appointed and a fund drive was initiated which allowed for renovation of the hospital building The facility was renamed War Memorial Hospital to honor World War II veterans In 1946 a lease agreement was initiated with Lutheran Hospitals and Homes Society LHHSof Fargo North Dakota This lease agreement continued until 1992

The hospital became a taxsupported facility with the establishment of Powell Hospital District in September 1949 The decision was made to construct a new facility and in 1952 the new War Memorial Hospital located at 630 Avenue H now the location of The Heartland Assisted Living was dedicated The old Whitlock Hospital was then converted to a rest home for the aged In 1964 a nursing home addition was built onto the new hospital and the name was changed to Powell Hospital amp Nursing Home

In 1962 the Hospital District initiated ambulance service to the community The forerunner of the Auxiliary was formed in 1957 and was called the Gray Ladies The present Volunteer Services organization called PVHC Volunteer Serviceswas established in 1982 The volunteers began offering quotLifeLinequot services within the community They currently provide this service to over 100 community members

In 1983 the decision was made to build a new hospital A bond issue of 85 million was passed by the voters and the new facility was dedicated in April 1986 The old hospital was then renovated to provide additional nursing home capacity In the 1980s four medical office buildings were constructed south of the hospital building A new nursing home facility located at 999 Ave G was constructed and dedicated in February 1997

In late 2000 a new assisted living facility The Heartland was completed and occupied In November of 2008 eight medical staff and their support staff moved into the newly constructed Powell Valley Clinic building The building is right next to Powell Valley Hospital The facilities now include a 25bed hospital 100bed longterm care facility four medical office buildings a 24unit assisted living facility and 5 emergency medical vehicles with equipment

In 1992 the Hospital District formed a notforprofit corporation called Powell Valley Healthcare PVHC for the purpose of operating the Districts facilities Also in 1992 PVHC entered into a management contract with Brim Healthcare a system of 40 hospitals located throughout the United States Brim provides management and group purchasing services Powell Hospital District is governed by seven elected members of the Board of Trustees All tax monies received by the District are dedicated to capital expenditures including equipment and are not utilized for operating expenses The seven District Board members as well as three additional members typically medical staff serve as the Board of Directors for PVHC