H C A
W E S T F L O R I D A
Studies indicate that many of these physicians
will make the community where they complete
their advanced medical training their
permanent home.
MEDICAL RESEARCH
Improving trauma care in Florida is a key focus
of HCA West Florida through our collaboration
with USF Health. Level II Trauma Centers at
Blake Medical Center and Regional Medical
Center Bayonet Point are participating in
gathering information that will be used to
develop best practices in trauma care.
HCA West Florida hospitals also participate
in a number of research efforts through our
affiliation with HCA’s Sarah Cannon Research
Institute (SCRI) of Nashville and our GME
programs.
MOTHERS & CHILDREN
Improving patient safety for our expectant
mothers, babies and children has been a key
focus in our hospitals nationally. We were the
first US healthcare system to test newborns for
kernicterus, now an industry standard.
More recently, we teamed up with the March
of Dimes and other national organizations
by participating in initial research studies
to minimize or eliminate elective deliveries
before the 39th week of pregnancy. Study
results showed a positive impact on the health
of babies and this is now a standard practice
in our hospitals.
All of our hospital ERs, nurseries and pediatric
units are equipped with the Broselow System,
a sophisticated medication safety program
for infants and children. The Broselow system
ensures the proper dosing and administration
of drugs to infants and children.
Our obstetrics programs adhere to the latest
in patient safety guidelines, with Brandon
Regional Hospital providing Level III Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit (NICU) services, the
highest level available. The hospital also
offers a Pediatric Intensive Care service, with
pediatric intensive care physicians available
around the clock to accept transfers from
other hospitals and ERs.
SEPSIS PROGRAM
Severe sepsis is now one the most common
causes of death in ICUs nationally. We are
aggressively working to reduce this patient
safety threat, and have made significant
progress in reducing both sepsis with shock
and severe sepsis in our hospitals.
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