The Early Years
In the mid-1940's, concerned, interested citizens in Coffeyville began
planning for comprehensive healthcare facilities for the community to
meet the future needs of the area. This effort culminated in 1949 with
the opening of the three-story Coffeyville Memorial Hospital as a
non-profit city owned hospital to serve the people of Southeastern
Kansas and Northeastern Oklahoma.
In 1956, a fourth floor was added to the fundamental physical plant to
alleviate a shortage of patient beds and to provide pediatric facilities
and a newborn nursery.
The 1970's
To keep pace with the continuing population growth of the region and
with the rapid advances being made in medical technology, a three-phased
modernization and updating program was undertaken in 1970. The first
phase concluded in 1972 with the remodeling of the Radiology Department,
the Laboratory, the Emergency Room, the Respiratory Therapy Department,
Central Supply and the Recovery Room. All ceiling and lighting fixtures
were replaced during this phase.
The second phase was finished in 1976 and included the rejuvenation of
the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Departments, the installation of new
elevators, and the creation of a new Pathology Laboratory, more nursing
stations, and a dual-purpose Intensive/Coronary Care Unit. An extensive
amount of modernization was done to the Nursery during this phase as
well.
The third phase occurred in 1978 with the addition of new dietary
facilities featuring a modernization of the food preparation and
transportation system.
The 1980's In
1979, the trustees once again began considering the possibility of
expansion and that dream was realized in 1985 with the opening of the
spacious and modern tower addition to the south of the original
structure. Included in the expansion project was an enlarged and
modernized surgery suite with inpatient and outpatient surgery
capabilities, a new Radiology facility which features a variety of
imaging processes including ultrasound and CT scanning, and a new second
floor 55-bed inpatient complex. The expansion project addressed the
serious space problems of the Business Office, Admissions Area and
Medical Records Departments. The hospital was renamed Coffeyville
Regional Medical Center at the time of this addition to more accurately
reflect its wide range of services and the scope of the service area.
In 1987, the Fourth Floor was remodeled to re-open the Psychiatric
Department. The 15-bed unit draws adult and adolescent patients from
across Kansas. At this same time, the North Wing was transformed into a
Medicare/Medicaid approved Skilled Nursing Facility offering
transitional care for patients who require rehabilitative therapy. The
first patient in this SNF unit was admitted in February of 1988.
Also in 1988, the Education Department was expanded to include wellness
and screening programs made available for community, civic and
educational groups as well as to area businesses. In 1989, another
classroom was added in the center of the basement walking area. This
classroom was financed through a gift from the Auxiliary.
The 1990's
During the 1990's CRMC continued to grow and expand. In 1990, the
Emergency Room was expanded and updated. At the same time, thanks to an
energy management grant from the State of Kansas, the heating and air
conditioning in the original building were replaced. During the latter
part of 1990 the outpatient clinics, conducted by consultants, were
centralized and relocated to the northwest wing formerly occupied by
Four County Mental Health. This new department was named Ambulatory
Services.
In 1991, the Third Floor was transformed into office space to make room
on First Floor for a new Intensive Care Unit, formerly located on the
Second Floor. In 1992, the new unit was constructed on the first floor
centrally located between the Emergency Room and Surgical Services.
Also, the Cancer Center received Accreditation from the American College
of Surgeons.
In 1993, the OB unit on Second Floor was renovated to include modern
birthing suites, private and semi-private rooms, an all new nursery and
an emergency C-Section Surgery Suite. The Psychiatric Unit on 4th floor
was refurbished.
In 1995, CRMC created Access Care, a subscription ambulance service
designed to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for emergency ambulance
service and medically oriented transportation. Utilizing a portion of
the Physical Therapy Department, a Cardiac Rehab Unit was developed to
meet the needs of residents in Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma.
During the fourth quarter of the year, a new GE CT scanner was installed
in Medical Imaging.
Moving Forward
In 2001 the citizens of Coffeyville voted yes to a $16 million dollar
building and renovation project that began the spring of 2002. The new
building was completed in July 2005 and includes a new Admissions,
Laboratory, Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit on first floor, a new
Women's Health unit and Skilled Nursing unit on second floor, and a new
Behavioral Health unit on third floor. Other patient care areas
underwent renovation in Medical Imaging, Acute Care and Surgical
Services. All patient care was consolidated to one area of the
hospital.
CRMC maintains a staff of qualified physicians and
ancillary staff to provide the best medical care possible.
In
1979, the trustees once again began considering the possibility of
expansion and that dream was realized in 1985 with the opening of the
spacious and modern tower addition to the south of the original
structure. Included in the expansion project was an enlarged and
modernized surgery suite with inpatient and outpatient surgery
capabilities, a new Radiology facility which features a variety of
imaging processes including ultrasound and CT scanning, and a new second
floor 55-bed inpatient complex. The expansion project addressed the
serious space problems of the Business Office, Admissions Area and
Medical Records Departments. The hospital was renamed Coffeyville
Regional Medical Center at the time of this addition to more accurately
reflect its wide range of services and the scope of the service area.
