About AdventHealth Ottawa

We’ve been accredited by The Joint Commission, a testament to our commitment to providing the best possible care to our patients. Such accreditations recognize that we are following the best practices recommended in the healthcare industry.

• 2020 — Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals in the Country
• 2020 — Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality
• 2020 — Kansas Premier High 5 Designation
• 2019 —Top 100 Community Hospital (iVantage Health Analytics)
• 2018 —Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award Winner
• 2018 — High 5 for Mom and Baby Recognized Hospital (High 5 Kansas)
• The Joint Commission National Quality Gold Seal
• American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Accredited Facility
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Accredited Facility
• The Joint Commission Accredited Laboratory
• FDA Certified Blood Bank
• Rural Health Care Clinic Accreditation – RMH Specialty Care
• Rural Health Care Clinic Accreditation – RMH Family Medicine Wellsville
• 2018 — Recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas)
• 2017 — Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award Winner
• 2017 — Women’s Choice Award for Emergency Care (The Voice of Women)
• 2016 — Top 20 Rural Hospital (National Rural Health Association)
• 2016 — Top 100 Community Hospital (iVantage Health Analytics)
• 2016 — Kansas Trauma Center Designation, Level IV
• 2016 — Women’s Choice Award for Emergency Care (The Voice of Women)
• 2016 — High 5 for Mom and Baby Recognized Hospital (High 5 Kansas)
• 2016 — Recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas)
• 2009 — A Designated Five-Star Hospital
• 2008 — Press Ganey Most Improved Award
• 2008 — A Designated Five-Star Hospital
• 2008 — Top 100 Hospital, Nationally Ranked #27
• 2007 — A Designated Five-Star Hospital
• 2006 — A Designated Five-Star Hospital
• 2005 — Top 100 Hospital Performance Improvement Leader
• 2004 — A Designated Five-Star Hospital

If you have any questions about our accreditations, please call 785-229‐8309.

AdventHealth Ottawa began operation in the spring of 1931 through a generous gift by Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Cook and matched with money raised by the community. The small, two‐story building was staffed by eleven team members who practiced personalized, family‐oriented medical care. In 1954, funds were raised, and a new wing was added to the southeast corner of the facility, opening in 1956. Expansion continued in 1968 when a third floor was added to the southeast wing and again in 1974 when the west wing was built.

For the next 15 years, the hospital did not take on any major renovations or expansion projects. In 1990, the southern half of the original and first addition wing was torn down and replaced with a new building, which opened in December 1991. The remaining northern half was removed in 1992.

A stroll through the main hallway of the new building today speaks to the legacy of yesterday. Portraits of those dedicated individuals who served this community and retired their practices in Ottawa are available for viewing. Take a moment to visit this celebration of our medical past.

1931

A generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Cook, matched with money raised by the community, helped AdventHealth Ottawa open its doors, a small, two-story building, with a full staff of 11 team members.

1954

A new wing was added to the southeast corner of the original building. This renovation opened in 1956.

1968

Expansion continued when a third floor was added to the southeast wing.

1973

A new building was added to the hospital campus. The building housed patient units, a laboratory, a radiology department and an emergency department.

1989

The original hospital was no longer practical for patient care needs and was demolished.

1990

An outpatient and surgical wing was added to the “new” building, built in 1973.

2003

A renovation of the Emergency Department added an emergency room and a triage room, and changed the entrance and appearance of the waiting room.

2006

RMH expanded services to Wellsville with the opening of Wellsville Family Medical Clinic.

2009

Baldwin Medical Clinic was opened.

2010

Construction began on a new Family Birth Place and four new surgery suites, as well as renovations to the in-patient unit and a new ICU.

2011

Express Care Clinic was opened.

2012

The Raymond and Marguerite Gibson Medical Arts Building was opened to provide RMH with an additional, modern healthcare facility.

2016

AdventHealth Ottawa Cancer Care (a collaboration between AdventHealth Ottawa and Lawrence Memorial Hospital) was opened to provide local access to quality cancer care.

A beautifully renovated space allowed for the opening of the Surgical Clinic of Ottawa and Women’s Health of Ottawa. A Southeast entrance with parking was established.

2017

Grand opening of the new Emergency Department. The 16,000-square-foot addition at the northwest corner of the Emergency Department features 12 treatment rooms, with the ability to flex up to 14 exam rooms, including two critical care treatment rooms and two trauma rooms.

2019

In May 2019, Ransom Memorial Hospital became AdventHealth Ottawa, joining AdventHealth’s connected system of care, comprising nearly 50 hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in diverse markets across nearly a dozen states.

AdventHealth Ottawa Board of Directors

• John Coen
• Dr. Ken Frank
• Bill Heinrich
• Ryan Henningson
• Sam Huenergardt, Chairman
• Ron Carlson
• Janet Peters
• Stuart Wolzen

Brendan Johnson — President, Chief Executive Officer

Doug Rich — Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Shawn Perry — Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Stacy Steiner — Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer

About The AdventHealth Ottawa Foundation

The AdventHealth Ottawa Foundation has a longstanding tradition of supporting and improving the health and wellness of our community. We are proud to carry our momentum forward into the next phase of our hospital’s future. Through Ransom Memorial Health’s transition to AdventHealth Ottawa, the Ransom Memorial Hospital Charitable Association Board of Directors has decided to do business as The AdventHealth Ottawa Foundation.

The AdventHealth Ottawa Foundation is still an independent 501(c)(3) organization, and 100% of all donations will stay in the Franklin County community. The mission of the foundation is to inspire philanthropy in our community to support the healing mission of AdventHealth Ottawa.

Funds raised by the foundation will support the purchase of new, updated equipment for Ottawa facilities that provide direct care to members of our community. Programs that will have a life-changing, positive impact on the overall health of the patients we serve can also benefit from your donation.

The AdventHealth Ottawa Foundation Mission

The mission of the foundation is to inspire philanthropy in our community to support the healing mission of AdventHealth Ottawa.

Patient and Family Engagement (PFE) is very important to AdventHealth Ottawa. It offers a promising pathway toward higher quality healthcare, more efficient care and improved overall population health. Engagement means consultation, collaboration and partnership between patients and families with staff to improve the care of our patients.

Patient Engagement is a concept that will help to redesign our healthcare systems. A Patient and Family Experience Council (PFEC) partners patients and families with members of the healthcare team to guide how to improve the patient and family experience. Through their unique experiences, they provide input on issues that affect care, ensuring that the next patient's or family member’s journey is improved.

Five ways that patient and family engagement can directly impact our hospital, per the Health Education Research and Trust organization, are:

• Contributes to better clinical outcomes
• Reduces institutional and individual costs of care
• Increases adherence to recommended treatment regimens, which can lead to fewer complications and re-hospitalizations
• Improves patient satisfaction with care coordination
• Enables compliance with patient engagement requirements included in meaningful use and medical home models

Patient Engagement enables AdventHealth Ottawa to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to patients' and families' needs, preferences and values. The mission of the AdventHealth Ottawa Patient and Family Experience Council aligns with AdventHealth Ottawa's mission, vision and values as outlined below. The PFEC is dedicated to ensuring that our patients and families have a safe, high-quality, compassionate and supported healthcare experience.

Our Patient and Family Experience Council serves as patient and family advocates and collaborates with hospital staff to improve the overall quality of care and the patient experience at AdventHealth Ottawa.

PFEC is a VALUABLE resource to AdventHealth Ottawa!

Effective PFECs become an irreplaceable resource for organizational insight and guidance – providers, staff and leaders rely on the PFEC. They are the voice of the customer.

Our calling is to provide whole-person care that tends to body, mind and spirit, just as Christ did during His earthly ministry. Whether it’s lifting your spirits or easing your mind, we believe whole healing serves your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs.

As we strive to exemplify Christ’s healing, we aim to provide a continuum of care that exceeds your expectations — every person, every time. Our team members are here to provide exceptional care at every step in your journey to whole health.

Rather than discharging you from our care, the compassionate caregivers at AdventHealth Ottawa are committed to helping you navigate our connected system. Our team members serve as partners on your journey through every stage of life and health.

AdventHealth Ottawa is on a journey to lower the cost of care while providing quality services. Our community care efforts, affordable care programs and efficiency innovations are some of the ways we put this vision to work for you.

Guided by our value of stewardship, we ensure that our care is both efficient today and sustainable for tomorrow. Our belief in investing in our communities and in best-practice care is what guides us into the future of healthcare.