The new OMHS hospital: video interviews

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George Henderson, Jr. 
Chair, OMHS Board
Planning Committee

George Henderson, Jr. says momentum is high as OMHS continues to achieve new heights                 

• The decision to build was the right call
• OMHS is building a future for area students
• Choosing our building partners was a rigorous process
• The new design will incorporate the best ideas
• Planners are squeezing the numbers
• We're doing what people think we cannot accomplish

Robin Dennison
Manager, OMHS
Cardiac Stepdown

Robin Dennison says the new OMHS will give nurses the tools they need                  

• OMHS nurses touch lives every day
• Top 5% is just the beginning
• Imagining the new hospital from a nurse's perspective
• Patients and families will feel more at home
• Designers of the new OMHS are thinking of everything

Alan Braden
Vice Chair, OMHS
Board of Directors and
Chair of the Board
Finance Committee

Alan Braden says the decision to build a new hospital was made thoroughly and responsibly                   

• The decision to build a new hospital was not an overnight process
• A reasonable financial approach
• A new facility will help patient safety and hospital finances
• The new OMHS hospital will be an investment in the economy
• Financial checks and balances
• We've asked the community a lot of questions

Wayne Foster
Chair, Greater
Owensboro Chamber
of Commerce

Wayne Foster says OMHS will continue to play an important role in the economy, now and into the future                    

• OMHS has built a partnership with the community
• The hospital is important to economic growth
• The new facility is a progressive move

Bill Bryant, MD
Family Medicine
Patient Safety Officer

Dr. Bryant says OMHS' commitment to a culture of safety is a key factor in building the new hospital                      

• Quality is about reliable care for all of us
• Top 5% rating has been a team effort
• A new hospital will take full advantage of modern technology
• A difference patients will notice
• Creating a culture of safety

Waitman Taylor
Executive Director
Foundation For Health

Waitman Taylor says planning is an important part of the new hospital project                     

• OMHS-A leader in economic development
• The hospital follows trends and strategically plans for them
• Planning for the new hospital has included many individuals and groups

Ann Murphy Kincheloe
Board Community
Needs & Accountability
Committee Chair

Ann Murphy Kincheloe says OMHS has a heart for patients and the community                     

• OMHS is focused on patient quality
• It's our responsibility to provide a quality facility
• It's still important to hear from the community
• OMHS gives back to the community through grant funding
• Finances 

Jeff Hastings
OMHS Chaplain

Jeff Hastings says the new hospital will be an extension of the caring spirit at OMHS

• Ministering to patients is a calling
• Chaplains provide spiritual and emotional support in many ways
• The new hospital will provide a supportive atmosphere for comfort and healing

Bob Carper
Board Property &
Facilities
Committee Chair

Bob Carper says the new hospital will be a product of leadership and forward thinking

• Jeff Barber brought positive change
• Purchase of KBP a forward-thinking move
• The decision to build a new hospital taken seriously
• Now is the right time to build
• The OMHS Board of Directors works together as a team
• We have a strong, cohesive project team
• The new design will be warm and homelike
• We are striving to be financially responsible
• The new hospital will be efficient and environmentally safe

Darrell Higginbotham
Chair
Greater Owensboro
Economic Development
Corporation

Darrell Higginbotham says the new OMHS hospital will be significant to the regional economy

• Quality healthcare supports economic stability
• OMHS supports community health
• The new hospital will have a ripple effect on job creation

Marcie Henderson
Manager of Quality

Marcie Henderson says the new hospital will be an extension of the caring spirit at OMHS

• Quality is already excellent, but we can make it even better
• Another way to make a difference in patients' lives
• Nurses will have more time at the patient's bedside
• We're making a great place to work even better

Robert Schell, MD
Board Quality & Safety 
Committee Chair

Dr. Schell reflects on the state of medicine and the role OMHS will play in the future

• The new hospital will provide continued growth and advanced care
• The time is right for a new hospital
• OMHS continues to invest in advanced technology
• The new hospital will bring more doctors to our region

Jeff Barber, DrPH
OMHS President and CEO

Dr. Barber shares his vision for the new hospital and the future of healthcare in the region

• What does the Top 5% HealthGrades rating mean for patients?
• Higher quality care means lower mortality
• More advanced, efficient healthcare delivery at the new hospital
• Why not remodel the current hospital on Parrish Avenue?
• Involving the community will help improve regional health
• The new hospital will better serve our entire region
• How did the concept for a new hospital originate and progress?
• Regional partnerships bring expertise, growth