Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s community paramedicine program has reduced the hospital’s readmission rate to zero, a significant reduction from 35 percent before the launch of the program. The program was recently honored with the Texas Hospital Association’s highest award for quality in recognition of the positive impact the program has had for the
Deaf Smith County Hospital District was awarded the Bill Aston Award for Quality by the Texas Hospital Association for its community paramedicine program. “The community paramedicine program has proven to be an incredibly effective tool for providing high-quality care for our community and reducing readmissions,” said Candice Smith, Deaf Smith County Hospital District CEO. “Part
Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s team-based approach is what makes the community paramedicine program successful, helping more patients recover at home after a hospital stay and avoid being readmitted. Terry Hazlett EMS Director “Everyone in the community paramedicine program wants what is best for our
Deaf Smith County Hospital District received a $70,000 donation from L'Allegra as part of the group’s 2023 Project Christmas Card. The donation will be used to purchase updated equipment for the hospital. “We are beyond grateful for L’Allegra’s generosity towards our hospital, and by extension, our patients,” said Candice Smith, MSN, RHCNOC, CCRN, Deaf
Terry Hazlett is an EMS veteran. Having worked as a paramedic for 40 years, including the past four years as director of EMS for Deaf Smith County Hospital District, there’s not much she hasn’t seen in the course of her career in emergency services. But, with the launch of DSCHD’s award-winning community paramedicine
As respiratory virus activity continues to climb across the country, Texas is one of 38 states reporting “very high” respiratory virus level activities. With more than 55,000 combined hospitalizations for COVID-19 and the flu reported nationwide during the final week of 2023, it’s important to remember that it’s never too late to get your flu
Nurse practitioners like Susan Cruz, RN, MSN, FNP-C, help the Hereford care team fulfill its mission of advancing care for Hereford. A Hereford native, Cruz began her nursing career at Hereford Regional Medical Center in 2002 before becoming a licensed nurse practitioner in 2017. Cruz is bilingual, working with both English- and Spanish-speaking patients. “I
In a unanimous decision, the Deaf Smith County Hospital District Board of Directors selected Candice Smith, RN, MSN, RHCNOC, CCRN as CEO. Smith accepted the offer on November 30. Smith had been serving as interim CEO since July of this year. “I’m honored by the trust the board has placed in me to serve as
Trevor Rohm, M.D., MS, Deaf Smith County Hospital District’s chief medical officer, last month was invited to deliver a guest lecture at Iona University in New York. The lecture, “Health Disparities and Informatics: Lessons in Value-Based Care,” drew on lessons learned from Rohm’s own career and strategies employed at DSCHD. Rohm discussed the complexities of
Nurse practitioners like Carolyn Jansa, WHNP-BC, IBCLC, help the Hereford care team deliver excellent care. Jansa has worked at Hereford Regional Medical Center for 38 years, primarily in labor and delivery and women’s health. “Over the years I’ve seen this hospital and our care team expand to bring even more expertise and skill to Hereford,”
Deaf Smith County Hospital District is dedicated to providing our community and broader region with the best experience and care possible.
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