HJNO Jul/Aug 2019

54 JUL / AUG 2019  I  Healthcare Journal of NEW ORLEANS   Hospital Rounds Tulane Lakeside Hospital Opens NewAdult Intensive Care Unit Hospital officials cut the ribbon on Tulane Lake- side’s new adult intensive care unit, an investment of more than $500,000 in new construction and equipment. The six-bed unit is the latest addition to the Metairie campus since expanding its focus on adult services earlier this year. “We are thrilled to now be able to offer this ser- vice to maternal-fetal patients on site,” said Tara Beth Anderson, Tulane Health System’s associate chief nursing officer who oversees clinical oper- ations at Tulane Lakeside. “It provides a much higher level of convenience and peace of mind to know that mom can be treated in the same facility as baby if the need arises. But our new ICU also allows us to treat a wide variety of patient needs outside of the obstetrics area.” In addition to providing general adult critical and perinatal care, the new unit will allow the hos- pital to provide the intensive wound care services required for some plastic and reconstructive sur- geries, as well as more complicated orthopedic procedures such as spine surgeries. The critical care unit is adjacent to a new 13-bed medical/surgical/orthopedic unit currently under construction  This is the latest addition to the campus since changing its name to Tulane Lakeside Hospital and expanding its focus on adult services. The hospital earlier this month added new robotic guidance technology for orthopedic shoulder surgeries, and it will continue to offer adult and pediatric emergency services – with average ER wait times well below local and state averages – as well as inpatient rehabilitation services. Adult specialty services such as cardiology and urology have begun offering clinics on or near the Tulane Lakeside campus, and other specialties are being explored. The hospital will also continue to build on its legacy of women’s care with enhanced wom- en’s imaging services and continued support of its Level III Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. “Since its founding in 1964, Tulane Lakeside’s focus has been on moms and babies, and the care we provide them now is stronger than ever,” Anderson said. “We’re excited to now offer that same level of compassionate, expert care to entire families across all stages of life.” Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Meghan V. Louque Thibodaux Regional Medical Center announced the addition of Meghan V. Louque, MD, to the active medical staff. She has joined the practice of the Children’s Clinic located at 807 Ridgefield Road in Thibodaux. Louque received a medical degree from Loui- siana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, La., and completed a pediatric res- idency from Levine Children’s Hospital in Char- lotte, North Carolina. Louque is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and is a member of the Amer- ican Academy of Pediatrics. North Oaks Medical Center Recertified as Primary Stroke Center The Joint Commission has recertified North Oaks Medical Center as a primary stroke center. Recertification follows a rigorous on-site review in December of 2018 and validates the continu- ation of certification first earned five years ago in 2014. The Joint Commission conducts a recertifi- cation survey every two years. With recertification, North Oaks Medical Cen- ter has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®. North Oaks also has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers, for using best practices in providing prompt stroke intervention and care and for improving patient outcomes. “North Oaks Medical Center has thoroughly demonstrated the greatest level of commitment to the care of stroke patients through its recer- tification as a Primary Stroke Center,” said Pat- rick Phelan, who is executive director of hospital business development for The Joint Commis- sion. “We commend the hospital as a leader in stroke care.” Hospital staff have cared for 1,769 stroke patients since becoming a primary stroke cen- ter in 2015. LCMCHealth Introduces System- Wide Brand and NewLogo LCMC Health has introduced a new, unified brand. The new logo, design system, and other brand elements capture the “warmth, love, and hospitality that set LCMC Health’s compassion- ate care apart.” LCMC Health introduced the new logo and brand as part of National Hospital Week, which celebrates hope and healing, and the hos- pitals, health systems, and people who support the health and well-being of their communities through dedication and care “from the heart.” “We’re on a mission to provide extraordinary care for every person in New Orleans and to bring a little more heart and soul to healthcare along the way,” said Greg Feirn, CEO of LCMC Health, in reflecting on the new logo, which takes the shape of a heart. “Our new brand showcases how we’re different when it comes to caring for patients. It’s about standing out from the ordi- nary and going the extra mile to get and keep people healthy.” LCMC Health was created in 2009 to better serve New Orleans’ healthcare needs. The system has since brought together five hospitals—Chil- dren’s Hospital New Orleans, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center— each with its own unique history and commitment to serving the city. The system currently employs more than 9,200 people and continues to expand its network of practices across the region. “Today, we’re continuing down a path that started in 2009, working alongside one another and combining forces to create the best pos- sible healthcare resource for our community,” said Feirn. “As individuals, as teams, as hospi- tals, and clinics across our system we are proud Meghan Louque, MD