John Sealy Hospital reopens
UTMB reopened John Sealy Hospital on Nov. 24 with
200 beds.
“We’re ready to serve our patients again,” said David Marshall,
interim chief operating officer. “We are not where we were
before but this is a big step and a great start.”
The initial configuration included pediatrics, Acute Care
for Elderly unit, transplant, day surgery, hemodialysis, ante/
postpartum, General Clinical Research Center, sleep laboratory,
pharmacy, surgical intensive care unit, cardiac care unit/medical
intensive care unit, cardiac catheterization laboratory, neonatal
nurseries, labor and delivery and burn intensive care unit. The
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Hospital reopened with
32 beds.
Airborne mold temporarily halted inpatient admissions and most
of the 10 operating rooms scheduled for service were closed.
“Hospitals monitor air quality as standard procedure and it is
not unusual to experience this type of problem when bringing
them back into operation after a significant period of inactivity,”
Marshall said.
Maternity patients, who have been admitted to the hospital
since Oct. 13, are still being admitted. Two operating rooms
were unaffected and remain open for newborn deliveries.
The affected operating rooms are expected to be back online
by the second week of December at the earliest.
The emergency department will continue to treat minor
emergencies and transfer patients with more serious conditions
to hospitals on the mainland. Every two weeks, hospital
administrators are assessing the possibility of bringing back
a broader range of emergency services.
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UTMB’s cardiology department was well represented at
the American Heart Association’s “Heart Walk” held Nov.
22 at Big League Dreams Sports Complex in League City.
The department sponsored a “You’re the Cure” booth
and provided screenings for blood oxygen level and blood
pressure. They also distributed flyers promoting the new
cardiology clinic at Mainland Medical Center. Pictured from
left are Glenda Gonzales, occupational therapy/physical
therapy student, School of Health Professions; Kathy Bell,
senior practice manager; Janice Parson, nurse, cardiology
clinic; Kara Day, hospital technical assistant, cardiology
clinic; Lauren McGirt, OT/PT student, School of Health
Professions; and Erika Parker, senior outpatient services
associate, cardiology clinic. Also participating but not
pictured is Kelly Cassity, community relations, Health Policy
and Legislative Affairs.
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