YAMPA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
1024 Central Park DriveSteamboat Springs, Colorado 80487Routt CountyUnited States
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phone: View Phone970-879-1322website: Websitetype: Acute Care Hospitalsowner: Voluntary non-profit - Privateemergency services: Yesnumber of beds: 29number of certified beds: 29
Description
Yampa Valley Medical Center is more than just a hospital. We offer an expanded spectrum of health care options for residents of and visitors to Northwest Colorado.
Yampa Valley Medical Center serves residents of northwest Colorado and visitors from around the world. YVMC is a community-owned, non-profit, regional hospital that has 29 inpatient beds and a Level II Nursery. It opened in November 1999 on a large campus that also include the Doak Walker Care Center, GrandKids Child Care Center and a medical office building. Situated a half mile from the world-class Steamboat Ski Area, YVMC is an outpatient-centered hospital that includes a Level III Trauma Center, state-of-the-art equipment and a beautiful working environment. Yampa Valley Medical Center is truly the heartbeat of the valley.
Accreditations:
JCAHO certification
Level III Trauma Center, Level II Nursery
Community Description:
Steamboat Springs is a unique blend of small-town friendliness, breathtaking mountain scenery, and a Western heritage that thrives in the valley’s wide-open spaces. Ranching continues to make an important contribution to the economy, though tourism and skiing lead the way. The slopes of Mt. Werner, home to the world-class Steamboat Ski Area, are blessed with a snow so light and dry that it’s referred to as champagne powder. Steamboat’s nickname, “Ski Town, USA” proudly refers to the fact that the town has sent more athletes to the Winter Olympics than any other community in the nation. Our Winter Carnival, the oldest celebration of its kind west of the Mississippi, is centered on ski jumping, Nordic and Alpine ski racing, and skijoring – a “Wild West’ spectacle that features galloping quarter horses pulling children on skis down the main street of town. Although many travelers fall in love with Steamboat Springs because of the skiing and snowboarding, most locals stay because of the summers. Steamboat Springs offers a variety of cultural activities and recreational amenities, from ballet dancing at the historic Perry-Mansfield Camp to bull riding at the Romick Rodeo Arena. Audiences enjoy community theatre performances and Strings in the Mountains concerts featuring classical music as well as the sound of jazz, bluegrass, country and pop. Mountain biking, softball, hiking, camping, fishing, tubing, kayaking, tennis, horseback riding and golfing are just a few of the activities that keep the community active and healthy. With a population of approximately 10,000, Steamboat Springs is a family-oriented community that prides itself on providing excellent education through its public education system and several private schools. It’s a great place to hang your cowboy hat, golf visor or bike helmet.
Steamboat Springs Health Care Association was founded in 1946 to build a new community hospital. Through the past five decades, the association added numerous services, including a skilled nursing center and a connected child care center. By opening the first nursing home-child care center combination in the state of Colorado – and one of the first in the nation – in 1981, SSHCA became a recognized leader in intergenerational care. The new Yampa Valley Medical Center, a 123,000 square-foot regional hospital serving northwest Colorado and visitors from around the world, opened in November 1999. A medical office building opened on campus in June 2000, followed by the 59-bed Doak Walker Care Center and GrandKids Child Care Center in November 2000.
What types of specialty services does your organization provide?..
Complete primary care services including general surgery, orthopedics, sports medicine, ENT, plastics, urology, obstetrics, trauma, neonatal nursery, pathology and long-term care. Comprehensive diagnostic imaging services including MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, bone densitometry and mammography.
What makes working in your organization different from working for other employers?
YVMC’s fun, friendly, enthusiastic work environment promotes exceptional patient care and high job satisfaction. The entire organization is very team-oriented. If someone needs assistance--there is always someone there to pitch in and help. With our child care center which is located in the skilled nursing center, it's likely that you'll find members of our staff having lunch during their lunch break with their children. Or perhaps visiting their grandmother who is living in our skilled nursing facility which has all the characteristics of one's own home. It's definitely not like an institution, and our entire staff, from dietary, environmental services, nursing and administration, gets to know the residents and resident's families.
Can you explain the career opportunities available for new graduates in your organization?
We have opportunities for new grads in acute care and long term care; extensive training and orientation is provided.
The training is very individualized, and we have an excellent mentoring program. Opportunities for our staff to travel to larger, more metropolitan areas for additional training and updating of skills is also available.
What can a candidate expect during their interview process?
Human Resources coordinates the interview process and department directors interview and make final decisions about candidates. Telephone interviews are generally conducted initially, followed by an on-site interview.
Our personalized service shines during the interview process as well. We schedule tours with local realtors, setup appointments with private and/or public school systems, and help answer any questions so that your experience getting to know us is an enjoyable and informative one.
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?
Our greatest challenge for applicants and employees is the affordability of housing. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Chamber Resort Association at 970-879-0880 to obtain extensive real estate and community information. We'll also help with personalized referrals and can provide additional assistance for employees who are looking for housing.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado Highlights:
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?
Our greatest challenge for applicants and employees is the affordability of housing. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Chamber Resort Association at 970-879-0880 to obtain extensive real estate and community information. We'll also help with personalized referrals and can provide additional assistance for employees who are looking for housing.
Steamboat Springs is located 150 miles from Denver, 240 miles from Colorado Springs, 196 miles from Grand Junction and 339 miles from Salt Like City, UT. Seasonal jet service and year-round commuter air service is available to Denver International Airport and other destinations.
Condition Score % Sample Size Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival 100% 2 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival 100% 4 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival 100% 2 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival 100% 4 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival 100% 2 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival 100% 4 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 0 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge 100% 1 patients Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge 100% 1 patients
Condition Score % Sample Size Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 100% 3 patients Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 100% 1 patients Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function 100% 8 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions 100% 5 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 100% 3 patients Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 100% 1 patients Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function 100% 8 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions 100% 5 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 100% 3 patients Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) 100% 1 patients Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function 100% 8 patients Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions 100% 5 patients
Condition Score % Sample Size Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination 40% 5 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination 47% 15 patients Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) 83% 18 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival 88% 8 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment 100% 25 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 100% 5 patients Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics 88% 17 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination 40% 5 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination 47% 15 patients Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) 83% 18 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival 88% 8 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment 100% 25 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 100% 5 patients Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics 88% 17 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination 40% 5 patients Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination 47% 15 patients Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s) 83% 18 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival 88% 8 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment 100% 25 patients Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling 100% 5 patients Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics 88% 17 patients
Condition Score % Sample Size Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery 71% 122 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots 73% 56 patients Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries 73% 56 patients Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery 82% 120 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision 89% 124 patients Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery 71% 122 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots 73% 56 patients Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries 73% 56 patients Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery 82% 120 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision 89% 124 patients Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery 71% 122 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots 73% 56 patients Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries 73% 56 patients Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery 82% 120 patients Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision 89% 124 patients 
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