Since opening our doors in 2005, Laser Spine institute has made significant strides. Our innovative approach to minimally invasive spine surgery and our commitment to providing outstanding service have built our rock solid reputation. Understanding the vital role that these elements play, we continually strive to improve these areas; in essence, enhancing the total LSI patient experience. During this year, many of our ideas were translated into action. I will share with you a number of significant events for LSI in 2008. Over the course of this past year, we embarked upon an "expand and improve" project in four main areas, namely, personnel, facility, technology, and service.
Personnel - important company-wide investments to better serve our growing patient family.
- National search for 5 new surgeons
- Increased medical leadership (PAs, RNs, NPs, CRNAs)
- World class anesthesia team
- Further education for team members to enhance patient service
Facility - expanded to better serve patients.
- Tampa, FL Surgery Center - expansion and improvement project
- New imaging center with the addition of higher quality imaging equipment
- Addition of 3,000 sq. ft. luxury patient and family lounge area
- 2 Operating rooms and 6 Clinic exam Rooms
- Scottsdale, AZ Surgery Center- Debut of 35k sq. ft. state of the art, patient-centric western U.S. spine surgery center, bringing LSI to our west coast patient family
Technology - improved process and flow to boost operations efficiency.
- Communication system upgrade
- Operating and exam room video equipment
- Electronic Medical Records system
Service in the Community - LSI expanded its horizons, taking service beyond our immediate patient family.
LSI Blog -The advent of the Internet has presented endless possibilities for communication. So, I figured that it would be a great idea to utilize this resource by creating a blog to connect with current, former and prospective patients.
Gridiron Greats - LSI made $1m donation in medical services to the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, the largest donation to the non-profit organization.
In earlier posts, I spoke about Charlotte's battle with breast cancer. So, in honor of Charlotte and all the other women fighting this dreadful disease, LSI supported several events and activities in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- Several LSI Tampa employees and their family members participated in the Race for the Cure at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. This event raised over $1 million in the Florida Suncoast area.
- LSI Breast Cancer Awareness Day was observed on October 25th. In support of this worthy cause, Tampa, San Diego, and Scottsdale medical staff wore pink scrubs, while administrative staff wore LSI Breast Cancer Awareness 2008 t-shirts and bracelets. LSI employees donated over $2000 to the Susan G. Komen Fund, in aid of breast cancer research.
- LSI sponsored several employees to participate in the Susan G. Komen 3-day walk in Tampa from October 31st to November 1st, contributing a total of over $7,000 toward the $4.5 million total raised for breast cancer.
Now that we have looked back at the past, we must look toward the future. Let me take this opportunity to wish everyone in the blogosphere a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Join me in 2009 for more exciting news and messages!
Personnel - important company-wide investments to better serve our growing patient family.
- National search for 5 new surgeons
- Increased medical leadership (PAs, RNs, NPs, CRNAs)
- World class anesthesia team
- Further education for team members to enhance patient service
Facility - expanded to better serve patients.
- Tampa, FL Surgery Center - expansion and improvement project
- New imaging center with the addition of higher quality imaging equipment
- Addition of 3,000 sq. ft. luxury patient and family lounge area
- 2 Operating rooms and 6 Clinic exam Rooms
- Scottsdale, AZ Surgery Center- Debut of 35k sq. ft. state of the art, patient-centric western U.S. spine surgery center, bringing LSI to our west coast patient family
Technology - improved process and flow to boost operations efficiency.
- Communication system upgrade
- Operating and exam room video equipment
- Electronic Medical Records system
Service in the Community - LSI expanded its horizons, taking service beyond our immediate patient family.
LSI Blog -The advent of the Internet has presented endless possibilities for communication. So, I figured that it would be a great idea to utilize this resource by creating a blog to connect with current, former and prospective patients.
Gridiron Greats - LSI made $1m donation in medical services to the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, the largest donation to the non-profit organization.
In earlier posts, I spoke about Charlotte's battle with breast cancer. So, in honor of Charlotte and all the other women fighting this dreadful disease, LSI supported several events and activities in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- Several LSI Tampa employees and their family members participated in the Race for the Cure at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. This event raised over $1 million in the Florida Suncoast area.
- LSI Breast Cancer Awareness Day was observed on October 25th. In support of this worthy cause, Tampa, San Diego, and Scottsdale medical staff wore pink scrubs, while administrative staff wore LSI Breast Cancer Awareness 2008 t-shirts and bracelets. LSI employees donated over $2000 to the Susan G. Komen Fund, in aid of breast cancer research.
- LSI sponsored several employees to participate in the Susan G. Komen 3-day walk in Tampa from October 31st to November 1st, contributing a total of over $7,000 toward the $4.5 million total raised for breast cancer.
Now that we have looked back at the past, we must look toward the future. Let me take this opportunity to wish everyone in the blogosphere a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Join me in 2009 for more exciting news and messages!
Happy 2009
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