A Transformational Journey to Patient-Centered Care

Tour Aurora Health Care, Wisconsin’s most comprehensive integrated health care provider, from the convenience and comfort of the Marriott Hotel on downtown Chicago’s “magnificent mile.”  Meet our caregivers, patients, physicians and leaders on a unique and “interactive virtual tour.” Join us as we share the details of our transformational journey from a provider-centered, traditional medical care system, to a patient and family- centered holistic health care provider. In 13 hospitals, 105 clinics, 130 pharmacies, home care and even business offices throughout eastern Wisconsin, we’re experiencing a cultural transformation that puts the patient at the center of all we do. Our two-hour tour will give you the opportunity to experience how we are transforming health care in Wisconsin by embracing Planetree concepts throughout the continuum of care, and give you ideas to take home and use on your own journey to patient-centered care.

To find out more about Aurora HealthCare, visit us at www.AuroraHealthCare.org.

Delnor Community Hospital
Sunday, October 19, 2008
3:00 p.m (attendees will meet in lobby of hotel)

Learn About Our Journey to Patient- and Family-Centered Care

Join us on the Sweet Home Chicago tour of Delnor Hospital, a 164-bed facility located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Experience our journey to patient- and family-centered care and meet the caregivers, physicians and Patient Partnership Council members who embraced the Planetree concepts and made them happen.

You will marvel at our recent 64-bed expansion project, due to open in June 2008. Planetree principles were incorporated into the design of these two beautiful units. You will experience the benefit of natural lighting, outdoor patio seating, patient and family areas with a full kitchen on every floor. Next you will tour Delnor’s Center for Breast Health, where you will find out why women in the western suburbs choose to have their mammograms completed at this all-digital state-of-the-art center.

We will share with you some of our greatest achievements on our journey which include: patient access to their medical record; Heartmath™; Dog Rx; music therapy; noise reduction campaign; development of the Patient Partnership Council; Cookie Program; Medical Advisory Team; Care Partners program; Destination Planetree; and Employee Spa Days.

When the tour is completed, join us for “Taste of Chicago,” a gourmet meal with live entertainment! Our staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. To read more about Delnor Community Hospital, go to www.delnor.com.

Midwest Medical Center
Sunday, October 19, 2008,
3:00 p.m. (attendees will meet in lobby of hotel)

If you could design and build a hospital that was 100% Planetree, it would be Midwest Medical Center in Galena, Illinois

Midwest Medical Center was the first Planetree Affiliate in Illinois and, on December 5, 2007, became the first Replacement Critical Access Hospital to open its doors in the state. Every detail of this magnificent facility incorporates the Planetree tenets. Upon entering the front doors you are immediately taken in by the warm colors, rich woods, soothing sconce lighting, vaulted ceilings and life size windows that point to the blue, Midwestern sky. From the water feature that keeps children entertained while giving parents a needed diversion, to the bubbling, copper fountain in the healing garden, you immediately feel that you are in a place where you will be well cared for.
The mahogany baby grand player piano provides mood-elevating audio, while the majestic ceramic-tiled staircase that leads to the family room encourages visitors and staff to climb instead of riding the elevators. Patient suites are private, warm and comforting, with windows that offer a superlative view and a place for families to rest. In-room dining, flat-screen televisions and carefully designed panels to hide medical gas controls are just a few of the features that help to transform the patient experience.

Learn more about Midwest Medical Center at www.midwestmedicalcenter.org.
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Swedish Covenant Hospital (attendees will meet in lobby of hotel)
Sunday, October 19, 2008
3:00 p.m.

An Incredible Tour of an Amazing Planetree Hospital

As Chicago’s first and only Planetree affiliate, Swedish Covenant Hospital is proud and excited to welcome Planetree Conference participants to tour our hospital facility. Featured on the tour will be our Intensive Care Unit, our remodeled Cafeteria and Art Collection, Mother Baby Unit, the Galter Life Center (Chicago’s premier medical-fitness facility), our new Emergency Department, and Swedish Covenant Hospital’s award winning Cardiac Rehab Center. Following the tour, a reception will be held in Swedish Covenant Hospital’s Healing Garden (designed by renowned landscape architect Maria Smithburg) featuring a buffet of Chicago-style foods.

Transportation to Swedish Covenant Hospital will feature a ride up Lake Shore Drive, a scenic highway offering views of Lake Michigan and the Lakefront area. There will be some outside walking during the tours, so participants should dress accordingly. Large golf-size umbrellas will be on hand in the case of inclement weather.

Visit  Swedish Covenant Hospital at www.schosp.org.