2018-2019 was a busy year at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
The hospital has released its final year-end statistics and the facility saw 15,723 visits to the Emergency Room.
272,114 laboratory tests were carried out, while 9,432 X-rays and 6,797 CT Scans were conducted.
111 babies were born at the hospital as well.
The Dryden Area Family Health Team was also bustling with activity with 1,559 non-rostered patients and 5,541 nurse practitioner appointments.
The report also showed that the community is pleased with the level of care they receive at the hospital.
84.4% of people surveyed said the doctors and nurses treated them with courtesy and respect.
84.2% felt their cultural and spiritual background was respected and another 78.7% said the doctors listened carefully.
89% stated that medicines were explained before leaving.
81.1% reported that they were helped by their hospital stay.
Other key stats:
Hospital
-2,842 Ultrasounds
-1,180 Oncology Clinic Visits
-4,428 Surgical Day Care Clinic Visits
-9,432 X-rays
-480 Colonoscopy Procedures
-11,495 Physiotherapy Attendance Days
-2,309 Occupational Therapy Attendance Days
-14,954 Inpatient Meals Served
-390 Inpatient Surgical Cases
-1,187 Outpatient and Medical Day Care Surgical Cases
-194,916.02-kilograms of Laundry
-83.2% stated that their family and friends were involved in decisions about their care
-90.9% felt that visiting hours accommodated their needs
Mental Health & Addiction Services
-702 New Clients
-66 Withdrawal Management Program
-60 Clients with the Residential and Day Treatment Program
-44 Short-term Crisis Stabilization Clients
Dryden Area Family Health Team
-33 Patients Registered with Cardiac Education Program
-616 Active Clients Living with Diabetes
-1,958 Diabetes Education Centre Visits
-2,879 Registered Dietitian Appointments
Organization as a Whole
-287 Employees
-45 New Hires
-63 Active Volunteers
-14 Family Physicians and General Surgeons
-13 Board Directors
-6 Patient and Family Advisors
-13 Medical Residents
-50 Medical Students
-80.56% would recommend the DRHC as a place to work for family and friends
-84.03% are proud to tell others that they are a part of the DRHC
-84.03% would want their family members to receive care at the DRHC
