Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

Advancing Quality, Facilities and Technology

In 2008, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital made major strides in enhancing quality, expanding facilities and implementing new technology - all aimed at providing the best care to patients in Mitchell and Yancey counties.

• Largest expansion in history - The hospital completed the largest expansion in its history - a $23.6 million construction and renovation project. The improvements include all new private patient rooms, new and expanded Emergency Department and Imaging Services, new facilities for Labor and Delivery and Ambulatory Care, an expanded Chemotherapy Unit and a new chapel, gift shop and coffee shop.
• An award-winning community hospital - In addition to reaffirming our full accreditation by the Joint Commission in 2008, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital was also recognized by Cleverley & Associates as a Community Value 5-Star Hospital. We also earned an award from the North Carolina Surgical Care Improvement Program for treatment of blood clots.
• Running leaner to serve patients better - Blue Ridge Regional Hospital was among the first group of rural hospitals in the state selected by the North Carolina Hospital Association to participate in "Toyota Lean." Lean is a process management philosophy derived from the Toyota Production System that aims to improve quality by eliminating delays, waste and frustration in current processes, providing more value to the patient. Simpler Consulting is working with the hospitals for the first three years of the implementation. After that, the hospitals will be self-sustaining and continue the program on their own.
• Serving as a technology model - Blue Ridge Regional Hospital was named a Top 20 show site for CPSI, a key provider of information technology for rural hospitals. As part of this Top 20 group, Blue Ridge provides input to CPSI on the feasibility of future application enhancements and hosts hospitals from around the country that are exploring the installation of CPSI's electronic medical records system.

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