September 24, 2012
Recently, Martha Jefferson Hospital was featured on forbes.com. Kahler Slater, the architecture firm that designed our new facility, put together a blog that’s worth checking out!
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Our New Hospital
These posts keep the patients informed about the new hospital.
Martha Jefferson Named Most Beautiful Hospital in America
Healing Environment Coupled with Clinical Quality Ensures Best Possible Patient Experience
July 2, 2012
Charlottesville, VA. Martha Jefferson Hospital been recognized by Soliant Health as the 2012 Most Beautiful Hospital in America. Soliant Health is a leading specialty healthcare staffing provider and this is the fourth year they have put on the contest.
Earlier this year, nominations were taken from individuals for their hospital of choice. The competition was then narrowed down to 50 medical centers and put to a public vote. There was a total of close to 170,000 votes throughout the contest and Martha Jefferson Hospital took first place with a total of 43,217 votes.
“From the very beginning of the design process, our aim has been to provide our patients, visitors and staff with a comfortable, pleasant environment. We believe that such an environment improves their overall experience and patient outcomes,” said Jim Haden, President of Martha Jefferson Hospital, a member of Sentara Healthcare. “Ultimately, we wanted the facility itself to reflect our vision to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services.”
“More than a thousand different studies show that when a patient feels more comfortable and less stressed, the healing process is faster,” said David Alexander, president of Soliant Health. “Martha Jefferson Hospital combines state-of-the-art equipment, advanced technologies, and a nurturing, friendly environment to merge the science of medicine with the art of healing.”
The new Martha Jefferson Hospital opened in August of 2011 on Pantops Mountain. The medical center features all private rooms, glass windows to allow for natural light, a pitched roof and gardens that promote a feeling of home and warm colors and works of art on the walls that create a sense of healing.
To read more about the winners of Soliant Health’s America’s 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals, please visit: http://blog.soliant.com/most-beautiful-hospitals/2012/
Martha Jefferson Hospital Receives LEED Certification
Green building initiatives enable hospital to be more environmentally friendly
March 19 – Charlottesville, VA. Martha Jefferson Hospital is pleased to announce its replacement hospital has been awarded LEED® certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the nation’s top program for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.
“As we started work on the new hospital project it was important to us to be environmentally conscious and make decisions that would allow for us to participate in the LEED program,” said Ron Cottrell, the Martha Jefferson replacement hospital project administrator. “We understand the significance of sustainable practices and want to be sure we do our part for our community.”
Martha Jefferson received the LEED certification for a variety of reasons. The following list details some of the “green” elements of the new Martha Jefferson Hospital:
Creation of Parks and Accessible Roof Gardens
- Accommodations for Low-Emitting and Fuel Efficient Vehicles
- Water Efficient Irrigation
- Water Use Reduction Systems
- Optimized Energy Performance
- Low-emitting Adhesives, Sealants, Paints and Coatings and Carpet Systems
- Recycling Program (Pre and Post Construction)
- Green Cleaning Program
- Building Designed for Flexibility
“We are excited about our LEED certification and are dedicated to maintaining green practices throughout our organization in the years to come,” said Barbara Elias, replacement hospital project director. “We knew the construction of our new facility was just the beginning.”
Martha Jefferson began construction on its new facility in the summer of 2008. Work was completed in the summer of 2011 and all patients were successfully moved to the new facility on Pantops Mountain on August 28, 2011.
CBS19 Healthwise – The Healing Power of Art
November 16, 2011
The new Martha Jefferson Hospital is filled with bright colored walls adorned with works of art from local artists. Although the appearance makes the hospital feel warm and inviting, the art actually plays a role in the healing process. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, find out how one boy’s visit to Martha Jefferson was significanly improved thanks to the art.
CBS19 – Martha Jefferson Makes Move to New Hospital
August 28, 2011
Martha Jefferson Hospital employees gathered early Sunday morning to prepare for the move to their new facility on Pantops Mountain. As Frankie Jupiter shows us, it was an exciting day for some patients too, who received a little extra attention they weren’t expecting.
WINA Live Well – One Week to Go!
August 22, 2011
With the big move to our new hospital on Pantops quickly approaching, Ron Cottrell, Vice President of Planning, and Barbara Elias, Replacement Hospital Project Director, sat down with Rick and Jane Monday to talk about the new hospital, and what people can expect come move day.
To listen to the podcast, click the link below.
CBS19 Healthwise – Orientation and Training at the New Facility
August 10, 2011
In just a few short weeks, Martha Jefferson will be open for business at its new 500 Martha Jefferson Drive location on Patnops Mountain. As the big day approaches, staff, volunteers and physicians are all completing training and equipment is being tested so when day one comes, everyone is ready to go. Stephanie Satchell shares with us an inside look at the work that’s being done in this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment.
CBS19 – Martha Jefferson Hosts Community Open House
August 7, 2011
On Sunday, August 7th Martha Jefferson Hospital welcomed members of the community into its new facility for the very first time. Visitors were offered tours of the hospital, including patient rooms, operating suites and medical imaging. In total, close to 2,500 people attended.
To read the complete story, click here.
Martha’s Movin’ – Emergency Power
November 18, 2010
When putting the plans together for the new Martha Jefferson Hospital, safety and security experts paid extra attention to the details surrounding what happens, and what systems are needed to survive an unexpected event, such as a storm or power outage.
In this week’s Martha’s Movin’ series, find out what has been done to ensure that doctors and nurses won’t have to skip a beat, and patients will be safe, if the power goes out.
Martha’s Movin’ – Pharmacy Upgrade
October 25, 2010
When the new Martha Jefferson Hospital opens, the Pharmacy is going to get a huge upgrade. A new robot will help dispense medicine, there will be a sterile room reserved for mixing IVs and overall, pharmacists will be able to spread out more while doing their work. You can get a sneak peak at the progress in this week’s Martha’s Movin’ segment on CBS19.
