It’s all about the patients at Grinnell Regional Medical Center.
“The patients are the heart and soul of the medical center,” says Sally Lang, chair of the GRMC foundation board. “Being able to meet their healthcare needs is of the utmost importance. We wouldn’t be able to do that without philanthropic contributions from the communities we serve.” October heralds in the beginning of the medical center’s annual effort to raise funds to support its ongoing programs. Every year, GRMC’s annual fund works to establish strong partnerships with community members, businesses, patients, and families.
“As a nonprofit organization, GRMC uses annual fund donations to make important investments in technology, offset the rising costs of healthcare, and to increase access to medical care for those who need it,” Lang says.
The medical center is frequently recognized for its achievements in providing exceptional patient care. This spring, GRMC received an “A” quality safety rating from the Leapfrog Group®, a national patient safety initiative comprised of employers and other large consumers of healthcare. The name, Leapfrog Group, sets the intent that it will help hospitals show “leaps of improvement.” Each year, the hospital completes a voluntary safety survey, providing statistics on patient safety and hospital performance. The safest hospitals – those who score at least .6 standard deviations above the mean – are given an A rating, which less than a third of all hospitals that complete the survey receive.
In addition to GRMC’s achievements in safety, it has also been recognized for its accomplishments in quality of care. For example, in 2015, the Kintzinger Women’s Health Center earned the Blue Distinction® Center+ designation for delivering quality, affordable maternity care as part of the Blue Distinction for Specialty Care program from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Blue Distinction Centers+ are hospitals shown to deliver quality specialty care based on objective, transparent measures for patient safety and health outcomes.
Donations to GRMC can be given as “unrestricted,” meaning the organization can determine the greatest need at a given time. Donors can also designate a gift to a specific service, department, or program at GRMC.
“Some of the new projects to support this year are the installation of energy efficient windows in patient rooms and an innovative telemedicine project,” says Denise Lamphier, GRMC director of communications and development.
Several projects receive support from donations to the annual fund. Projects include underwriting trainings for clinical staff, the Grinnell Regional Community Care Clinic, and distributing bike helmets to all area third graders. Contributions also go to support local healthcare needs, such as to helping those who are uninsured or underinsured and to fund health services like Grinnell Regional Hospice, Grinnell Regional Home Care, and Grinnell Regional Public Health. Donations also offset the costs of programs like the Babies Room, the Loan Closet, and the Senior Education Program.
“Please join me in supporting GRMC’s annual fund drive to help ensure compassionate care for everyone locally, regardless of their ability to pay,” Lang says.
Donations may be sent to GRMC Annual Fund, 210 4th Ave., Grinnell, IA 50112. Or, go online to http://www.grmc.us/donate/annual-fund-drive . For additional information about supporting GRMC, contact Denise Lamphier at 641-236-2589 or dlamphier@grmc.us.
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