A CASE FOR REGIONAL HEALTH CARE PRESENTED TO THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL LEADERSHIP TASK FORCE OCTOBER 30, 2006

MISSION

To Heal – To Teach – To Discover University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center 2

VISION

To be the health provider of choice in the Greater Geauga Region earning the reputation for patient-centered care and recognized as the destination site for Musculoskeletal, Women’s Health, Heart-Vascular, Emergency/Trauma and Surgical Services. University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center 3

The Logo graphically makes a statement: UH is distinctly differentiated in this market and is not business as usual.

The shield symbolizes protection, strength, and the academic dimension of UH.

The three bars represent our Mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover The singular UH signifies the synergy between our academic and medical aspects and reinforces how the public knows us: “UH.” University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center The person represents our commitment to people: our patients, our employees, our community. This person exhibits health, hope and vitality and brings the logo to life with a confident and forward-looking tonality.

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UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS

UH is an integrated healthcare delivery system embracing 

Academic Medical Center

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Wellness Programs

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Rainbow, Babies and Children’s Hospital

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Post Acute Care Services

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Physician Organizations

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Community Hospitals

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Community Outreach

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Ireland Cancer Center

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$2 Billion Corporation

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McDonalds Women’s Hospital

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Serving Northeast Ohio

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Partnership Hospitals

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Ambulatory Centers University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center 5

GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER PROFILE

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Founded in 1952 as a private non-for-profit community based hospital

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Integrated with University Hospitals since 1995

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Current campus encompasses a 226-bed facility and provides an array of inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency services

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Three satellite medical centers University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center 6

GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER PROFILE

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Service population is in excess of 250,000 residents transcending Geauga, Lake, Ashtabula, Portage and Trumbull counties.

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More than 100,000 individuals are served annually and growing.

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One of the top three employers in Geauga County; significant economic value added

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Operating budget of $200 million

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Operating staff of 1000

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Medical Staff of 300 University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center 7

EVOLVING REGIONAL MODEL

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Health Care is a local phenomenon focused on access, convenience and the expectation of a superior experience.

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GMC has evolved to a regional model through program and service development.

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Serves as a referral site for other University Hospital Affiliates in the eastern region.

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EVOLVING REGIONAL MODEL

Selective destination service menu:

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Orthopedic Center (musculoskeletal)

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Neurological Center

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Heart and Vascular Center

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Neuro-Spine Center

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Breast Care Center

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Chest Pain Center

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Minimally Invasive Surgery Center

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Stroke Center

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Weight Loss and Bariatric

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Women’s Health Center

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Outpatient Surgery Center

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Emergency/Trauma Center University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center 9

ECONOMIC IMPACT

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Community investment in excess of $50 million in programs, facilities and service development.

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Economic value to the region nearly $100 million University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center 10

THE FUTURE – VISION 2010

Key Priorities

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Focus on the patient (customer experience) through compassionate and patient-centered care.

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Continue to evolve the premise of community benefit through creating new and enhanced partnerships

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Push the envelope for further regionalization of health care.

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Begin to implement an aggressive master campus development plan. University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center 11

CONCLUSION The reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do more.

Jonas Salk University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center 12