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2007 Hospital with the Best Overall Quality, Bergen/Passaic MSA – 11 Consecutive Years
The 2007/08 NRC Healthcare Market Guide
One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals – Top One Percentin the Nation – Two Consecutive Years
The only hospital in New Jersey, New York, and New England to receive this recognition.
13 Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certifications
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Asthma Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease Coronary Artery
Disease Diabetes End-Stage Renal
Disease
Heart Failure Hip Replacement Knee Replacement Pediatric Asthma Pneumonia Primary Stroke
Center Trauma
Ground Broken on New John Theurer Cancer Center and Adjacent Parking Garage
Guiding Principles
Open hospital as soon as practical with a focus on Emergency Department Staffing Equipping Support Services
Satisfy requirements of all government and non-governmental authorities having jurisdiction
Initially, minimize moving walls because of necessary regulatory approvals and construction time
After initial opening phase, begin major renovations Upgrade to a state-of-the-art facility MICU will continue to transport patients
to the most appropriate facility
Proposed Ideas for the Former Pascack Valley Hospital
Phase 16 – 12 Months
Phase 212 – 24 Months
Phase 324 –30 Months
PHASE 1 6–12 MONTHS
Open Parts of Hospital
Open Emergency Department in current location
Open approximately 60 beds – Medical / Surgical / Obstetrics
Open Operating Rooms Open parts of Laboratory Open Radiology – X-Ray / Ultrasound / CT /
Nuclear Medicine Open Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Open Sleep Center Program Open Lobby and Cafeteria Services
PHASE 1 6–12 MONTHS
Renovate and RefurbishParts of Hospital
Refurbish patient rooms – All rooms will be private with bathroom and shower
Renovate parts of Laboratory / Radiology Renovate old Obstetrics area for new
Emergency Department Refurbish and purchase new equipment
PHASE 1 6–12 MONTHS
Other Items
Complete landscaping & lightscaping Install exterior signs Complete planning and secure
approvals for Phase 2 projects
PHASE 2 12–24 MONTHS Complete Renovation of Patient Care Areas
Open approximately 150 beds in total.
All rooms will be private
with bathroom and shower.
PHASE 2 12–24 MONTHS
Renovate and purchase new equipment Relocate ED to former
OB unit on 1st floor – old building Renovate Physical Therapy Area Renovate Respiratory Therapy Area Renovate Pharmacy Area Add Wellness Center Add Dialysis Center Add Cancer Services Add Maternal/Fetal Medicine Services
PHASE 2 12–24 MONTHS
Other Items
“Refresh” exterior of old building
Secure approvals for Phase 3
PHASE 3 24–30 MONTHS Complete Renovation of Non-Patient Care Areas
Business Office Admitting Administration
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Touro University College of Medicine
Advancing Health Care Through Science, Compassion and Caring
Paul Wallach, MD, FACPVice President & Founding Dean
paul.wallach@touro.edu201.883.9320 x2051
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Mission Statement
Touro University College of Medicine is committed to:
• promoting academic excellence• expanding knowledge through scholarship• educating physicians and other health
professionals for the 21st century• creating an embracing and inclusive
community: all are welcome• building an environment that is dedicated to
ethical behavior and • advancing health care through science,
compassion and caring – in education, research and practice
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TouroMed’s Vision
Touro University College of Medicine will be nationally recognized for its caring culture of excellence in all of its missions. We will be know as the college of medicine that prepares physicians and health professionals to deliver outstanding health care based on best practices and an understanding of available evidence combined with compassion, caring and respect.
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Values
• Academic Excellence
• Scholarship
• Community
• Ethics
• Science and Compassion
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At a Glance
• Founded in 2007
• Primary clinical affiliate: HUMC
• Official name: Touro University College of Medicine
• Abbreviated name: TouroMed
• Graduates of TouroMed will be MD’s.
• The school is not permitted to enroll students or to advertise for admission until the Liaison Committee on Medical Education provides preliminary accreditation. Target: August 2009
• First year, class of 40; Eventually size of 100.
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At a Glance
• Faculty from both HUMC, Stevens Institute of Technology, and the VA
• Our faculty members will be researchers, physicians, educators and professionals from across the nation.
• We have a fairly small staff – but very dedicated.
• Our Web site: www.touromed.edu has much more information about us.
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At a Glance
• The facility will be our main – and so far – only campus.
• All administrative offices for the medical school will be housed there.
• A medical library.
• Lecture halls.
• Classrooms.
• Labs.
• Student lounge areas.
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What do we want to be?
• Educationally excellent– Innovative– Promote active learning– Leverage technology to our advantage including
the use of simulation• But remember to be high touch, not just high tech.
Mentoring of students is critical through role modeling and the development of personal relationships.
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Community Engagement
We want to become a local community resource.
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Thank You
“I accept this responsibility with great humility and understand that success will come based on building an exceptional
and innovative team while engaging support from an embracing community.”
(Wallach)