Departments
Acute Nursing
SLMC offers a 14 bed acute care nursing unit to our Lyon County residents. We provide non-invasive cardiac monitoring, Outpatient infusion and treatments, limited Orthopedic and General Surgery, Ultrasound, C-T and MRI services, as well as general medical and pediatric inpatient services.
Billing
Services Offered: Billing for Hospital services provided to patients
The Billing Office Staff continuously strive to improve patient satisfaction in the ever-changing financial healthcare delivery system. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns in reference to this department’s functions or your bill. Please call 775-463-2301 extension 7930 for more information or assistance.
Laboratory
SLMC lab meets all state and federal requirements and then some. Operating around-the-clock, the lab supports the physicians in diagnosing and treating area residents. For more information please call Extension 6442 or dial direct at 463-6442.
Long Term Care
Services Offered: 49 LTC beds
SLMC has an attached 49-bed Long Term Care facility. All beds are certified for Medicare and Medicaid use. We provide services for all levels of Long Term Care requiring nursing care and physical therapy. This facility provides a warm home environment. The large Activity/Dining Room is light and cheery and includes a fireplace, quilts, and an indoor gardening area.
Adjacent to this room is our “Fireside Room”, appropriately named for the cozy sitting area around a warm glowing fireplace. This room houses a “memory corner”, with numerous treasures from the past on display. Each of these rooms exit onto one of two patios or our Long Term Care garden. The garden is filled with a variety of trees, plants and flowers for all seasons. There are numerous bird feeders, statuary, and other whimsical garden decorations. The garden surrounds a gazebo, which is framed with flower boxes. These boxes are wheelchair accessible and are planted by residents every spring.
The Activities Room has a wheelchair accessible kitchen and also exits onto another patio. Long Term Care bedrooms are roomy and bright. Each includes a window, with views of the garden area of the adjacent Bridge Street Park. The hallways are filled with beautiful works of art which have been donated to the residents over the years. Regular Resident Council meetings allow residents to have input on important things such as activities, outings, and the contents of the next cooking class.
Our LTC families and the community are very involved with the residents. Families of residents are welcome and encouraged to participate in the resident’s plan of care, as well as special dinners throughout the year. When entering Long Term Care, you are greeted by smiles and a sign reading “Here, at whatever hour you come, you will find light and help and human kindness”. For information please call Extension 6410 or dial direct 463-6410.
Long Term Care – Activities
Services Offered: Plans activities for LTC residents
The Activities Department plays a vital role in the daily lives of our Long Term Care residents. Vanessa Hicks, Activities Coordinator, plans daily and special events. Some of our favorite outings have been a picnic in Wilson Canyon, a lunch and shopping trip to Carson City, a luncheon cruise on Lake Tahoe, viewing the autumn colors, and enjoying the holiday lights of the Christmas season. For more information call Extension 6591.
Nutritional Services
Services Offered: Dietary consultations, prepares meals for patients and staff.
The Nutritional Services Department provides a variety of regular and therapeutic diets daily. The department serves approximately 6,600 meals monthly. It also plans and provides at least two formal dinners for long term care residents and their families on Christmas and Thanksgiving. Other special activities are planned throughout the year for the staff and residents.
Imaging
Services Offered: X-ray, Mammography, CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound
Our Radiology Department offers a wide range of services including X-ray, CT Scan, MRI and Ultrasound. The department is staffed by four technologists and a front desk specialist. All technologists are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). All X-rays are read by radiologist from Great Basin Imaging with results sent to your health care provider. You may obtain copies of your X-rays through the department with notice. The first copy is free. Due to the high cost of supplies, additional copies require a fee. For appointments or information about services please call Extension 6567.
SLMC offers Mammography services to our patients by appointment. Services are provided by a certified mammography technologist and read by a radiologist from Great Basin Imaging. SLMC also utilizes the newest technology in mammography which provides a second “reading” by computer. For appointments please call extension 6567.
Respiratory Therapy
Services Offered: 24 hour routine respiratory therapy
SLMC’s Respiratory Therapy Department provides 24-hour routine respiratory therapy, including hand-held and ultrasonic nebulizer treatments, pulse oximetry, IPPB treatments, 12-lead electrocardiograms and arterial blood gas analysis. Additional services includes: 24-hour Holter Monitor, Pulmonary Function studies and Home Oxygen Service. For more information please call Extension 6494 or dial direct 463-6494.
Social Services
Services Offered: Acute and LTC
SLMC’s Licensed Social Work is Candice Landa. For assistance or more information, Candice may be reached at extension 6498 or dial direct 463-6498.
Physical Therapy
South Lyon Medical Center’s Physical Therapists work with physicians and health care professionals to restore motor skills, balance, coordination and overall endurance and physical fitness of people who have met with an accident or are suffering from a congenital disease. These professionals concentrate on improving motion, flexibility and endurance of the injured parts of the body. Their aim is to restore proper motor control and relieve any pain or discomfort that the patient may be suffering due to injury. Therapies are designed to improve the conditions of the muscles, and ice and heat compresses to reduce pain and treat swelling. The therapeutic equipment that they use may consist of whirlpool baths, ultrasonic machines, infrared and ultrasonic lamps. ervices Offered: Physical. SLMC’s Licensed Physical Therapist is Mike Cliften. He may be reached at Extension 6490 or dial direct 463-6490.