Desert Springs Hospital
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| Desert Springs Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Paradise, Clark County, Nevada, United States |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Public |
| Funding | For-profit hospital |
| Network | Universal Health Services, Inc. |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 346[1] |
| History | |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.desertspringshospital.com/ |
| Lists | Hospitals in Nevada |
| Other links | Desert Springs Hospital |
Desert Springs Hospital is for-profit hospital owned and operated by Universal Health Services. This 346-bed hospital is located in Paradise, Nevada. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and holds Advanced Certification in Inpatient Diabetes and Primary Stroke Care.[2]
Contents
History
The hospital was founded in 1971.
Leadership
- Sam Kaufman, Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director
- Jeremy Bradshaw, Chief Operating Officer
- Elena McNutt, Chief Nursing Officer
- Matt Cova, Chief Financial Officer
- Jessica Hensler, Assistant Administrator
Services
- Cardiac Care
- Diabetes Treatment Center
- Emergency Services
- Geropsychiatric Services
- Nuclear Medicine
- Palliative Care
- Pulmonary/Lung Disease
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation Center
- Sleep Center
- Social Work Services
- Speech & Language
- Stroke Center
- Surgery
- Vascular Institute
- Weight-loss Surgery
- Wound Care
Awards and Accolades
- Diabetes Treatment Center is the only southern Nevada program accredited by the American Diabetes Association
- Education Recognition Certificate - American Diabetes Association, 2014
- Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality - Human Right Campaign Foundation, 2014 (HEI Facility ID health57087)
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI - Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
- Certificate of Distinction for Advanced Inpatient Diabetes Care - The Joint Commission[5]
- Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers - The Joint Commission
- Accredited for Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CT Scan - American College of Radiology
- Bariatric Center of Excellence - Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
Notable individuals treated
- Mike O'Callaghan, 74, Governor of Nevada (1971–1979), died on March 5, 2004, of a heart attack after collapsing during the morning mass hours at Saint Viator Catholic Church also located in Paradise.
- Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, 66, died of a heart attack on April 12, 1981.
Notes
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External links
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