Desert Springs Hospital

Desert Springs Hospital
Geography
Location	Paradise, Clark County, Nevada, United States
Organization
Care system	Public
Funding	For-profit hospital
Network	Universal Health Services, Inc.
Services
Emergency department	Yes
Beds	346[1]
History
Founded	1971
Links
Website	http://www.desertspringshospital.com/
Lists	Hospitals in Nevada
Other links	Desert Springs Hospital

Desert Springs Hospital is for-profit hospital owned and operated by Universal Health Services. This 346-bed hospital is located in Paradise, Nevada. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and holds Advanced Certification in Inpatient Diabetes and Primary Stroke Care.^[2]

History

The hospital was founded in 1971.

Leadership

• Sam Kaufman, Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director
• Jeremy Bradshaw, Chief Operating Officer
• Elena McNutt, Chief Nursing Officer
• Matt Cova, Chief Financial Officer
• Jessica Hensler, Assistant Administrator

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Services

• Cardiac Care
• Diabetes Treatment Center
• Emergency Services
• Geropsychiatric Services
• Nuclear Medicine
• Palliative Care
• Pulmonary/Lung Disease
• Radiology
• Rehabilitation Center
• Sleep Center
• Social Work Services
• Speech & Language
• Stroke Center
• Surgery
• Vascular Institute
• Weight-loss Surgery
• Wound Care

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Awards and Accolades

• Diabetes Treatment Center is the only southern Nevada program accredited by the American Diabetes Association
• Education Recognition Certificate - American Diabetes Association, 2014
• Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality - Human Right Campaign Foundation, 2014 (HEI Facility ID health57087)
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI - Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
• Certificate of Distinction for Advanced Inpatient Diabetes Care - The Joint Commission^[5]
• Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers - The Joint Commission
• Accredited for Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CT Scan - American College of Radiology
• Bariatric Center of Excellence - Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

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Notable individuals treated

• Mike O'Callaghan, 74, Governor of Nevada (1971–1979), died on March 5, 2004, of a heart attack after collapsing during the morning mass hours at Saint Viator Catholic Church also located in Paradise.
• Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, 66, died of a heart attack on April 12, 1981.

Notes

1. "Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center Details". U.S.News & World Report. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
2. "Summary of Quality Information". Quality Check. The Joint Commission.
3. "About the Hospital". Desert Springs Hospital. Desert Springs Hospital.
4. "Hospital Services". Desert Springs Hospital. Desert Springs Hospital.
5. "Summary of Quality Information". Quality Check. The Joint Commission.
6. "Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center". UHS Inc. Universal Health Services.

External links

• Desert Springs Hospital website