Why is the hospital investing in remodeling buildings if there are projected financial challenges?
With a general surgeon on staff since 2008 utilization of the two operating rooms has increased. It is necessary to construct a new procedure room to free up the two operating rooms to serve health emergencies. The Board of Trustees determined remodeling Lake Street Center and relocating certain non-clinical functions was the most cost effective way to achieve the goal of expanding the surgical services department. Expanding the surgical services department is also an important step in the process of recruiting an orthopedic surgeon to McCall. Resident orthopedic services were available in McCall from 1989 to 2003. Since that time the hospital has tried a variety of staffing arrangements to provide orthopedic coverage. However, input from the community and a 2007 Physician Needs Assessment indicated we would benefit greatly from a resident orthopedic surgeon. Recruiting an orthopedic physician is a highly competitive process. Being able to offer adequate facilities helps us recruit can
