Swedish Covenant Hospital is an independent nonprofit education hospital located on the north side of Chicago, Illinois. The hospital offers a variety of medical programs, including back health, cancer care, cardiovascular services, women's health services, childbirth, and emergency services. The hospital has 323 beds, 580 doctors and 2,500 employees. The hospital is accredited by the Osteopathic American Association of Health Care Facility Accreditation Program.
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History
The Swedish Hospital of Covenant was established as a Collared House on April 1, 1886 by the Swedish Evangelical Mission Community Mission. The original note from the Home of Mercy states that the original hospital had 12 iron beds, two wooden sinks, bookshelves, sofas, swings and a table with six chairs.
In 1903, the hospital completed its first expansion with the construction of Delano Hall.
In 1899, the hospital started a nursing training program. By 1923, fifty doctors had joined the staff, a complete system of medical records had begun and the hospital was well-recognized by the American Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons.
In 2004, the Swedish Covenant Hospital became the only member in Chicago of the Planetree Alliance, an organization that developed and implemented guidelines for patient-centered care. The hospital maintained its membership until 2009, making it the longest affiliate in Illinois. Of the 5,000 US hospitals affiliated with Planetree, only 125 are fully committed to Planetree's philosophy to care for the whole body, mind and soul of the patient.
Beginning in 2009, the Swedish Covenant Hospital has performed extensive retrograding on campus hospitals to measure energy efficiency.
In 2012, the lawsuit was filed against the Swedish Covenant which received national attention after the Associated Press reported the lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that hospitals failed to fulfill their mission by not providing sufficient free care and reduced fees for two uninsured low-income patients.
In March 2014, the Swedish Covenant Hospital became affiliated with St. George's, University of London for clinical rotation.
In the autumn of 2014, the Swedish Covenant Hospital opened the Mayora Rosenberg Women's Health Center.
In November 2014, the Swedish Covenant Hospital announced a partnership with Land of Lincoln Health (LLH) and began offering health insurance packages to individuals and small businesses.
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Achievements and awards
In 2004, the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) program was named Swedish Covenant Hospital, a NICHE designated hospital. Hospitals were awarded "Senior-Friendly" status when they renewed their appointment in 2015.
In 2009, Forbes Magazine recognized the Swedish Covenant Hospital on the list of "America's Safest Hospital". According to Forbes, Swedish Covenant Hospital is designated as Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence by HealthGrades. That same year, the Swedish Covenant Hospital was also registered at Best Hospital in America by AS News & amp; World Report and named the "21st century hospital by NBC 5 Chicago or hospitals that have applied electronic medical records over the past 20 years.Because of this application, the Swedish Covenant Hospital has shown a reduction in the ER's annual waiting time since 2006.
In 2010, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded Magnet Recognition to the Swedish Hospital of Covenant. The hospital maintains this recognition and is awarded Magnet Recognition for the second time in September 2015.
In December 2013, the Swedish Hospital of Covenant was selected as Top Hospital by Leapfrog Group during their annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
In January 2015, CAN Healthcare provided the Swedish Covenant Hospital Leadership in the Safety Award, making it the fourth hospital to receive awards since its inception in 2008.
In September 2015, the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council (MCHC) presented the Swedish Covenant Hospital with the Insurance Market Dissemination Award for their partnership with Land of Lincoln Health.
In February 2016, the Swedish Covenant Hospital was named the Blue Differences Center for Heart Care and Maternity Care by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). The national appointment distinguishes health care facilities that BCBSA believes have been proven to provide safe, effective, and cost-effective care to community members.
Beginning in April 2016, the Swedish Covenant Hospital has received nine consecutive 'A' grades from the Leapfrog Group Hospital Health Score. The Swedish Covenant Hospital is one of only six hospitals in Chicago that received an A in the April 2016 report, and one of only four Chicago hospitals that has received Straight 'A for each assessment period since 2012.
Centers, Departments and Institutions
Chicago Back Institute
On July 1, 2010, the Hospital opened the Chicago Back Institute, a comprehensive program that reemphasizes and spinal health and individual care, with surgical intervention as a last resort. The program combines complementary medicine and treatment programs as well as conventional treatment of physical therapy and pain management. It also combines health programs at the Galter Life Center (see below).
The surgeons at the Chicago Back Institute use minimally invasive spinal surgery when the situation requires it. While the patient is lying on his side, the tool is very narrow and the camera is inserted through a small hole the size of a pen to repair a disc that causes discomfort, without disturbing the important back muscles. This procedure is known to offer quick and faster recovery back to normal activity.
Advanced Therapy Center
The Swedish Hospital of Covenant has earned the title as Comprehensive Cancer Program of Community Hospitals with Praise, awarded to cancer programs that meet and exceed standards set for high-quality cancer treatments by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer.
Rush University Affiliation
In November 2012, the Swedish Hospital of Covenant and the Rush University Medical Center signed an affiliation agreement. This agreement allows two entities to collaborate on clinical, research and academic programs and to share cancer treatment protocols as well as various indicators and benchmarks for patient outcomes.
Radiation therapy
Swedish Covenant Hospital offers radiation therapy therapy, using advanced linear accelerators, for all types of cancer. This technology allows it to use a number of advanced techniques, including electron beam therapy for additional tumors and image-guided care and intensity-modulation for hard-to-treat tumors. Intensified modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) adds precision to treating highly sensitive areas such as brain tumors, head, neck and pelvis.
Yelda Family Emergency Service
The Swedish Covenant Emergency Service is a 24-hour department with a team of certified medical emergency experts. Children with special urgent care needs can be seen by one of the pediatric emergency specialists affiliated with Children's Memorial Hospital to the medical staff at the Swedish Covenant Hospital.
The Yelda Family Emergency Service at Swedish Covenant Hospital was inaugurated in 2007 in response to the closure of two adjacent hospitals - Edgewater and Ravenswood - and a patient volume nearly doubled from 2000. In March 2006, the Swedish Covenant Hospital suffered damage to 11,000- square foot expansion (1,000m 2 ) and renovation of the original Emergency Department.
Special features include decontamination chambers for treating patients exposed to chemical agents, negative pressure chambers and spaces that incorporate independent air handling systems to help withstand airborne pathogens such as SARS.
Cardiology and Cardiac Services
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Services The Department of Swedish Kovenah Hospital consists of the Heart Treatment Unit, Cardiac Catheterization Lab and the Center for Chest Pain.
In November 2009, the Swedish Covenant Hospital received full accreditation as the Center for Chest Pain by the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
The Heart Treatment Unit at Swedish Covenant Hospital opened as part of the expansion of the Galter Medical Pavilion in 2003. This unit was developed by cardiologists, cardiac nurses and staff to centralize, streamline and improve the quality of care for heart patients.
Cardiac Catheterization
Procedures and programs in Cardiac Catheterization Catheterization include: Cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and stents, cardiac ablation, pacemakers and implant ICDs, pacemakers and defibrillator clinics and electrophysiology programs.
As part of the update, high-performance equipment including advanced GE imaging devices are installed to enable cardiologists to view images on monitors inside the lab to assist them during the procedure.
Rehabilitation Service
Physical Therapy
The physical therapist at Swedish Covenant Hospital uses a direct approach to treating people with various orthopedic, neurological and soft tissue disorders. The program includes Sports Medicine Therapy, Incontinence and the Pelvic Pain and Vestibular Therapy Program.
The English-speaking pathologist from the Swedish Covenant treats cognitive-communicative disorders, as well as ingesting difficulties that can interfere with a person's ability to eat. The Swedish Covenant Hospital is the only facility on the north side of Chicago that offers Fibroendoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), which uses sophisticated flexible endoscopes to look at swallowing mechanisms and provide appropriate information for diagnosis and treatment. Treatment may include modifications to food consistency, exercises to improve tongue and lip and strength movement, and patient/family education on safe feeding techniques.
Nursing
In 1898, the Swedish Covenant Hospital established a hospital-based Nursing School. In 1968, the program was transferred to affiliate affiliate, North Park University. Many Swedish Covenant Hospital nurses come from North Park University, Loyola University and the University of Illinois. In Swedish Covenant Hospital, more than 100 certified nurses in Cardiology, Case Management, Critical Care, Diabetes, Emergency, Gerontology, Home Treatment, Infection Control, Medical/Surgery, Obstetrics, Oncology, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Physical Rehabilitation , Surgery and Wound Care.
NICHE designation
In 2004, the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) program was named Swedish Covenant Hospital, a NICHE designated hospital. Hospitals were awarded "Senior-Friendly" status when they renewed their appointment in 2015.
NICHE is a nurse-driven program that produces standards and resources to assist hospitals in improving the quality of care provided for patients aged 65 and older. To receive a recertification as a NICHE hospital, the Swedish Covenant Hospital completes the Annual Profile and Annual Program Evaluation Profile, designed to determine hospital commitment to improve quality, improve patient and family experience and support efforts to serve the community.
Magnetic Excellence
On May 19, 2010, the American Nurses Credentialing Center was given the name of the Swedish Canton Hospital as a Magnet hospital for excellence in nursing. Swedish Covenant Hospital is one of 28 hospitals in Illinois to achieve this status.
Swedish Covenant Hospital started the Journey to Magnet Excellence in 2006. This is a program developed and sponsored by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to recognize excellence in nursing service delivery and provide a successful method of spreading nursing practice. The Magnet Recognition program recognizes the quality of patient care, nursing excellence, and innovation in professional nursing practice.
Custom Services
da Vinci Surgical System
In 2009, the Swedish Hospital of Covenant acquired the third Generation da Vinci Surgical System. The EndoWristî Instrument,  © da Vinci Surgical System is designed to mimic the hand and wrist movements of the surgeon, providing natural hand-eye coordination and excellent flexibility and control while operating. Nine doctors at the Swedish Covenant Hospital were trained to use da Vinci Si.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Room
In 2002, the Swedish Hospital of Covenant completed its hyperbaric oxygen space to help heal wounds seven days faster than the national average. 100 percent pure oxygen encourages better circulation and faster healing so that diabetic patients, for example, have a 96 percent healing rate, with an average healing time of 31.5 days at the Swedish Hospital of Covenant.
Complementary Therapies
Swedish Covenant Hospital offers patients complementary therapies including massage therapy, horticultural therapy, Laughter Yoga, and animal-assisted therapy to relieve stress and discomfort and improve rehabilitation. Canine Therapy Corps recognizes Swedish Covenant Hospital as the only hospital on Planetree that uses dogs therapeutically.
Additional Services
The Swedish Covenant Hospital provides arts and architectural stimulation, aromatherapy, horticultural opportunities, and music played by volunteer instrumentalists.
Healing Garden
The Healing Garden at Swedish Covenant Hospital was officially opened on 21 August 2008 during the hospital's annual Donor Night. The park is complete with walkways, fountains, benches, rivers, labyrinths and eco-conscious landscaping from around the world. Modern Healthcare magazine, which recognized the Swedish Covenant Hospital for its Healing Garden in 2008, found research showing that healing gardens provide a natural setting that enhances stress reduction and the potential relief of symptoms for patients.
Cuisine
Swedish Covenant Hospital offers ethnic menus. Cuisine includes on-site Korean menus for over four years featuring entirely made dishes from the start at the hospital, Hispanic menus launched in 2006, and the Indian Halal menu. In November 2009, the Chicago Tribune found that the Swedish Covenant Hospital took more patient menus by simply offering unbeatable beef and egg meals and organic selections throughout the menu as well as multi-cultural options.
Childcare Center
James and Suzanne's Child Care Center McCormick Montessori at Swedish Covenant Hospital serves both hospital employees with small children and community members. The Montessori discipline focuses on teaching self-reliance, responsibility and self-discipline, and promoting cognitive development in the child's own step and emphasizing the uniqueness of each child. The Child Care Center is the only Montessori hospital-based program in the United States. The Children's Care Center at Swedish Covenant Hospital offers baby care, toddlers and Montessori preschools for children 6 weeks to 6 years old.
LifeCenter Galter
The Galter LifeCenter, affiliated with Swedish Covenant Hospital and Evangelical Covenant Church, is a 69,000 square foot (6,400 m 2 ) medical gym on the campus of the hospital. The LifeCenter Galter offers programs and services for mind and body, including yoga and Pilates, as well as sports performance training. This is the only fitness center in Chicago that offers seven Body Training Systems programs, which are licensed programs that require instructors who teach this program to have additional certification. Heart Rehabilitation at the Swedish Covenant Hospital, physical therapy and pain management program is located at LifeCenter. The integration of health and medical services makes Galter LifeCenter a medical based medical center.
Accreditation
- American College of Radiology
- American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (with praise)
- The American Diabetes Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- Health Care Facilities Accreditation Program
- Community Center for Chest Pain
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Affiliate
- Children's Memorial Hospital
- The Evangelical Covenant Church
- LifeCenter Galter
- Midwestern University
- University of North Park
- St George's University, University of London
- Rush University Medical Center
Statistics
Basic information
- 323 licensed beds
- 2,200 full-time staff
- 580 doctors
- 250 volunteers
- 16,162 receipts
- 2,915 midwifery services
- 46,145 emergency care
- 14.012 surgical procedure
- 260,730 outpatient visits
Famous people
- Harrison Ford was born at Swedish Covenant Hospital in July 1942.
- Ernie Banks is one of the first Heart Rehabilitation patients in GLC.
Note
References
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External links
- Swedish Covenant Hospital
- Swedish Covenant Hospital Foundation
- LifeCenter Galter
- The Evangelical Covenant Church
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