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Monadnock Community Hospital began to re-introduce elective appointments and procedures in May and we have seen a steady increase in our patient volumes. This is great news for the health and well-being of our patients as well as for the financial viability of our Hospital. All of our service lines are open and we are happy to be able to provide care that was postponed in March and April. The team at MCH has worked very hard to redesign many of our patient protocols to keep the community and our employees safe as the pandemic continues. For example, we are now scheduling many appointments that had previously been walk-ins, such as laboratory and radiology, to comply with social distancing and spacing of patient visits. We are also learning more every day as to how to employ tele-health visits prior to, and sometimes in place of, face-to-face visits with your physician. Our patients are providing feedback that many of the changes are more convenient and that they feel safe when they come to MCH. The protocols are necessary but in some cases mean that we cannot see the same level of appointments as we did pre-Covid.

We are seeing approximately 80% of pre-Covid patient volumes and this has greatly impacted our finances. Originally, we projected that we would lose $20 million for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. We are very pleased to report that our actual loss this year will be in the neighborhood of $7 million. We anticipate our monthly losses to continue next year when we project a loss of $6 million. Our ability to fully restore patient volumes depends on having a vaccine available or another way of assuring that the protocols in place are no longer needed. We are so grateful to our community for their generous support and contributions during this difficult time. We have received so many gifts from past contributors and people who are donating for the first time. Every gift is helping us to keep our hospital strong.

As a nonprofit hospital, our focus is meeting the needs of our community. We have expanded our surgery program and look forward to giving more patients the option to have their care right here close to home. We recognize that the uncertain times may cause concern about the future of the hospital, and we want to assure you that our strategy is to maintain all of the services we currently offer. Our pending combination with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is still working its way through the regulatory process and we hope the process will be finalized sometime in the next 12 months. This new relationship, building on our work with Catholic Medical Center, will allow our patients to have access to more specialty services.

The Bond Wellness Center at MCH has been closed to fitness members since March. We held a series of small focus groups on September 10^th to hear from our members as we evaluate options to get our fitness members back to exercising. The Bond Wellness Center remains an important part of the MCH mission to improve the health and well being of our community and we are concerned about the health and wellness of our 1,600 fitness members.

And although our community has yet to see a spike in the number of Covid-19 positive cases, we will remain vigilant and prepared to care for our patients even if our cases increase. We are following NH Department of Public Health guidelines for testing our patients and have an adequate number of tests to accomplish this. As a small hospital, we still do not have the ability to do general widespread testing. Patients can find information about where they can be tested on our website: www.MonadnockHospital.org Please know that, to assure your and our safety, we maintain a universal face covering policy for all hospital staff, visitors, patients, and others while on campus.

We continue to be grateful for the partnerships in our region. Our towns, businesses, individuals, and long-term care organizations have done a great job helping us to keep the virus under control. As we approach fall and the traditional flu season, we are encouraging everyone to get their flu shot as soon as possible. Flu shots are available at our primary care offices and we will be announcing some flu clinics shortly.

Thank you for helping us to keep our community safe and keep Monadnock Community Hospital strong as we approach the centennial of our founding in 1923. Parmelee Drive is a tribute to Alice and Robert Parmelee who gave their home and estate to become our community’s first hospital. Thanks to years of community leadership and support, we are fulfilling the Parmelee’s desire to have a local hospital to serve our region.

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Extended IV Therapy
Complex Fractures
Joint Replacement
Heart Disease
Lung Disease
Wound Care

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Diabetes
Surgery
Arthritis
Cancer
Stroke

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Hospitalist/Primary Care Physician
Physician Specialists
Restorative Nursing
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Activities Program
Wound Management

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Speech and Language Therapy
IV Therapy
Aquatic Therapy
Social Services
Nutrition Services
Pain Management
Dental Care
Spiritual Care

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Private rooms and bathrooms are customary, not a luxury

All skilled nursing patients stay in their own rooms, and enjoy the privacy of their own bathroom.

Recuperate comfortably

When possible, we encourage our residents to bring several sets of comfortable clothing. We won’t ask you to wear a ‘johnny’ unless your care requires it.

Stay connected

We offer free Wi-Fi and broad cable television choices.

Meals follow your schedule, not ours

Room Service allows you to choose from a variety of restaurant-quality offerings with flexible menu choices.

Friends and Family… here when you need them

Flexible visiting hours mean your loved ones can be here when most convenient for them and you.

Helping you plan for what comes next

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Once we receive the referral:

Our treatment team will meet to discuss your needs and our ability to meet them.
If you meet the admission criteria, our assessment nurse will contact your insurance carrier to verify benefits, determine the need for additional information and obtain approval for a transfer to MCH.
Once approved, our nurse will notify the referring hospital's discharge planner and work with our admitting office to coordinate your transfer/admission.

For more information on our Skilled Nursing Program call MCH’s Social Work Department at 603-924-7191 ext 1147.

Ready to Experience Tailored Care? Contact Us:

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At Monadnock Community Hospital, our nurses are the heart of our care team. They consistently go above and beyond to provide exceptional, compassionate care. We invite you to recognize their extraordinary contributions by nominating a nurse for the prestigious DAISY Award.

The DAISY Award is an international honor given to nurses who exemplify compassionate and skillful care. By nominating a nurse, you help us celebrate their impact on patients and families.

How to Nominate:

Identify a Deserving Nurse: Think of a nurse who made a profound difference in your or a loved one's care experience.
Share Their Story: Describe how this nurse demonstrated exceptional compassion, clinical excellence, and dedication.
Submit Your Nomination: Complete the nomination form.

Why Nominate?

Recognize Excellence: Show your appreciation for a nurse who went the extra mile.
Inspire Others: Encourage a culture of compassion and excellence in nursing.
Spread Gratitude: Thank a nurse for their positive impact on your life.

Help us honor the extraordinary nurses at Monadnock Community Hospital. Learn more about the inspiring work of our past DAISY Award winners and nominate a deserving nurse for the DAISY Award.

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Category: MCH News

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In the News: First MCH Employees Get COVID-19 Vaccine

News from Monadnock Community Hospital September 2020 Update

All Roads Lead to Home: Steve Millard’s Extraordinary Life and Legacy

Heartfelt Stories – Dennis’s Inspirational Recovery at MCH

In the News: A New Kind of House Call

Heartfelt Stories – Mary’s Journey of Strength and Healing

Heartfelt Stories – Michael’s Resilience Through Life’s Challenges

Heartfelt Stories – Samantha’s Health Journey at MCH

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Monadnock Community Hospital is a nonprofit hospital serving the Monadnock Region since 1923.