The following is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). To read the answer to each question, please click on the question.
Questions:
Is Brooksville Regional Hosptial Accredited?
Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING JOINT COMMISSION SURVEY (POSTED JANUARY 1, 2006) Click the following link for a of the public notice. Brooksville Regional Hospital and Spring Hill Regional Hospital are accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), which focuses on the quality and safety of care. JCAHO sets quality standards and evaluates organizations’ performance, with the goal of improving the safety and quality of care. Organizations are surveyed by JCAHO on an unannounced basis as of January 1, 2006. At any time, anyone who has concerns about patient care and safety in the organization, which the organization has not addressed, he or she is encouraged to contact the organization’s management. The main hospital number is: 352-796-5111. If the concerns cannot be resolved through the organization, contact the Joint Commission. Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations One Renaissance Blvd. Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 630-792-5000 or 800-994-6610 or complaint@jcaho.org
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Does the hospital have internet access?
Yes. Patients, visitors and doctors at Brooksville Regional have access to free Wi-Fi/wireless high-speed Internet while visiting the hospital (this does not extend to services or offices located in the adjacent Medical Arts Building). By offering Wi-Fi accessibility, patients and their loved ones can keep up with family or work via the Internet. Connectivity is available throughout the hospital including patient rooms and visitor waiting areas. Harton’s free Internet connection works with any Wi-Fi enabled device such as a laptop computer, Pocket PC or web-enabled cell phone.
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What is SafeScan?
Brooksville and Spring Hill Regional Hospitals are among the first hospitals in the nation to introduce the revolutionary SafeScan technology, which ensures the right medications are given to the right patients, in the right doses, at the right times. Nurses use these wireless devices – linked real time to pharmacy information –to scan barcodes on their badge, the patient’s wristband, and each medication prescribed for that patient. The handheld device requires comprehensive interactive documentation which assures safety through accurate medication administration.
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What is Med-Key?
Med-Key is a convenient, personalized card that you can present when you come to our hospital. Pre-programmed with all of your insurance and other registration information, your Med-Key card can simply be swiped when you come in – no need to fill out extra paperwork. Med-Key is a free service of the hospital and is also accepted by other Health Management Associates hospitals across the country.
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