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Valley ’ s New Home , Your New Hospital
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The newly opened Valley Hospitalat4Valley Health Plaza in Paramus .
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE VALLEY HOSPITAL
On Sunday , April 14 , The Valley Hospital moved from Ridgewood to Paramus , New Jersey . The hospital is now located at 4Valley Health Plaza in Paramus and is open to provide acute and emergency care tothe community . The former facility , located at 223 North Van Dien Ave . in Ridgewood , now known as Valley Health System – Ridgewood Campus , istransitioning to an outpatient healthcare destination providing avariety of services designed to offer convenient care for the community .
Room Amenities
The Valley Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility with 370single-patient rooms . This new design offers an inviting and relaxing environment for healing . The single-patient design also brings patient privacy , reduces infection , and provides ample space for patients and their loved ones to spend time together . Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and family area .
Each room also features a 75-inch television , known as the digital footwall , which serves as a key communication tool between the patient , their care team , and their family . It can display care team information , patient schedules , entertainment options , telemedicine video meetings , the ability to control the room environment , and more . A room service delivery model for patient meals is available for all patients , allowing them to order meals at their preferred time usingthe digital footwall , a bedsidecompanion table , or a telephone located in their room .
Technological Advancements
The latest health technology and innovations have also been implemented , including an intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) suite , where a patient undergoing surgery can be brought in for an MRI before the surgery concludes to make sure nothing is missed . Other technological advancements in the hospital include Inspiren ’ s AUGI platform , a technology developed to prevent patient falls ; smart beds ; and Real-Time Location Systems ( RTLS ) that identify who from Valley ’ s care team is entering the room and displaythat information on the digital footwall .
Other Important Aspects
For those requiring emergency care , The Valley Hospital Emergency Department has expanded , offering 80 rooms . Every room has aglass door with blindstoensurepatientprivacy , eliminatingtraditional privacy curtains . There is also a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department .
For patients welcoming a child , the hospital ’ s labor and delivery rooms have expanded in size . Similarly , the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ( NICU ) has changed from an open-bay care environment to large patient rooms , enhancing the care experience for patients and families .
The entire hospital facility was designed and constructed with sustainability efforts in mind . More than 30 % of the hospital campus is dedicated to green space , featuring walking paths and gardens , two green roofs , and a cogeneration plan that will produce 30-40 % of the facility ’ s power depending on the season .
“ All those who come through our doors will continue to be well served by Valley ’ s compassionate staff inthis facility for generations to come ,” says Audrey Meyers , Chief Executive Officer forValley Health System .
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