PEACE HARBOR HOSPITAL
400 9Th StFlorence, Oregon 97439Lane CountyUnited States
phone: View Phone541-997-8412website: Websitetype: Critical Access Hospitalsowner: Voluntary non-profit - Churchemergency services: Yesnumber of beds: 21number of certified beds: 21
Description
Peace Harbor Hospital is a full-service, 21-bed acute care facility and Level IV Trauma Center. Located in a premier area of Oregon's Coast, the hospital offers a variety of services in a beautiful area.
Peace Harbor Hospital is a full-service, 21-bed acute care facility and Level IV Trauma Center. We provide a range of services to residents and visitors in western Lane County, including emergency and inpatient medical and surgical services, intensive and cardiac care services, labor and delivery, and state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Since 1979 PeaceHealth has provided health care and are guided by the values of an order of progressive religious women, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Under their leadership, they have become nationally recognized for both technical excellence and compassionate care.
Florence, Oregon is located on the central Oregon coast along U.S. Highway 101, the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, providing convenient access to a host of outdoor recreational activities and breathtaking scenery. The Florence, Oregon area is popular as a diverse and rich "playground" destination, where lush green forests meet the ocean's edge along one of America's most beautiful and dramatic coastlines. We are fortunate to be situated amid the Oregon Dunes and Siltcoos Recreation Areas, providing a host of outdoor activities. In addition, we are conveniently located to major Oregon Coast attractions such as the Sea Lion Caves, Heceta Head Lighthouse, Oregon Coast Aquarium, casinos and outlet malls.
Florence has a steadily growing population of over 6,000 and serves a market base of approximately 20,000. It is the largest community in western Lane County, and is a center for business, medical care, education and other services. The town is also accessible via Oregon Highway 126, from Eugene; Oregon's second largest city and home of the University of Oregon. Hwy 126, a one hour scenic route, runs from the fertile Willamette Valley and then along the Siuslaw River, which flows through coastal mountains to Florence and the Pacific Ocean.
Source: Florence Chamber of Commerce
The hospital and medical offices are built on a sand dune surrounded by Douglas fir and rhododendron. Lunch break? Walk the beach, meet friends at an Old Town café, or run home for a sandwich — all options when you work for PeaceHealth in Florence (pop. 6,700) on Oregon’s central coast. To the south is 40-mile-long Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. To the north, tide pools and hiking trails at Cape Perpetua and the bustling port town of Newport. To the east, steelhead fishing on the Siuslaw River and, an hour away, Eugene with its restaurants and shops and performing arts center.
The medical staff includes more than 60 resident and visiting physicians representing 17 medical and surgical specialties. Health Associates of Peace Harbor is a multi-specialty medical group of physicians and allied professionals, including a midwife and nurse practitioners. Our services include birthing services, emergency care, foot and nail care, heart care, home health care, hospice, imaging services, intensive care, mental health, parish nursing, a personal response system, primary physicians care and visiting specialists, rehabilitation services, surgical, and women's service.
What makes working in your organization different from working for other employers?
The hospital has a great family atmosphere, and we're an extremely team-oriented organization. There are opportunities for employees to become cross-trained and more multi-faceted in their positions. The hospital presents a challenge to its employees to learn many different jobs and a variety of numerous skills. This is a community-oriented hospital and the residents of this area are supportive of the facility. The hospital is about 65% Medicare case mix. This is predominantly a retirement community. With ideal weather, and our coastal location keeping the temperatures very mild, Florence is a great place to live.
Can you explain the career opportunities available for new graduates in your organization?
The area is predominately a retirement community, therefore younger people may be challenged by this fact and the small size of the area. However, we hire new graduates, although at this time there is not a formalized mentor program that has been developed. We have discussed the option of adding a Training Coordinator at some point in the future.
What can a candidate expect during their interview process?
There is a fairly decentralized interview and employment system. The managers do the majority of the screening. The applicants come through the Human Resource Department but then are forwarded to the managers, with managers implementing an across the board interviewing process.
What are some common mistakes candidates make when applying for jobs with your facility?
One common mistake is a misunderstanding of the role that the employee is assuming, i.e., call duties. Due to the size of the community and the hospital, there is more of a demand on the employee’s time. This pertains more to imaging, respiratory therapy and counseling services.
What are some common mistakes candidates make when applying for jobs with your facility?
One common mistake is a misunderstanding of the role that the employee is assuming, i.e., call duties. Due to the size of the community and the hospital, there is more of a demand on the employee’s time. This pertains more to imaging, respiratory therapy and counseling services.
Most facilities stress only the positive aspects of working for their organization. What are some of the challenges faced by new employees and even experienced personnel?
One of the major challenges is the lack of education opportunities within the community. There is a branch of Lane Community College here in Florence. The hospital is partnering with the college to provide more classes in the nursing field and offer students an opportunity to complete their nursing program within the area. They are looking into video conferencing, real time lectures, and telecommunications.
Florence Oregon:
Oregon's most picturesque coastal scenery, rugged cliff lines and vast sandy beaches.
Home of the U.S.'s most photographed Lighthouse
Oregon Dunes National Recreational Area
Deep-sea fishing, crabbing or clamming!
Whale watching!
Historic Old Town Florence is one of the most beautiful and charming of the many Oregon coast cities. Located on the waterfront below Highway 101's Siuslaw River Bridge, this un-crowded district is the perfect place to spend time exploring art galleries, antique stores, gift and specialty shops, wine tasting and restaurants serving regional foods and wines. Source: Old Town Florence
Heart Attack 58.88% Heart Failure 60.00% Pneumonia 87.43% Surgical Infection Prevention 81.60%
Condition Score % Sample Size Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge 100% 2 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge 100% 4 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival 100% 3 patients Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival 71% 7 patients Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge 100% 2 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge 100% 4 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival 100% 3 patients Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival 71% 7 patients Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge 100% 2 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge 100% 4 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival 100% 3 patients Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival 71% 7 patients
Condition Score % Sample Size Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 74% 19 patients Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function 96% 55 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 25% 4 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions 45% 47 patients Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 74% 19 patients Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function 96% 55 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 25% 4 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions 45% 47 patients Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 74% 19 patients Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function 96% 55 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 25% 4 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions 45% 47 patients
Condition Score % Sample Size Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination 58% 19 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival 100% 15 patients Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics 84% 32 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment 100% 62 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 85% 13 patients Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) 87% 38 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination 98% 50 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination 58% 19 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival 100% 15 patients Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics 84% 32 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment 100% 62 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 85% 13 patients Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) 87% 38 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination 98% 50 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination 58% 19 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival 100% 15 patients Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics 84% 32 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment 100% 62 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 85% 13 patients Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) 87% 38 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination 98% 50 patients
Condition Score % Sample Size Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery 76% 80 patients Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery 99% 84 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots 71% 31 patients Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries 74% 31 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision 88% 84 patients Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery 76% 80 patients Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery 99% 84 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots 71% 31 patients Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries 74% 31 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision 88% 84 patients Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery 76% 80 patients Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery 99% 84 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots 71% 31 patients Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries 74% 31 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision 88% 84 patients 
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