St. Vincent Dunn Hospital in Bedford, IN, is a critical care access hospital with multispecialty care. We feature St.Vincent’s Monogram Maternity program at our BirthPlace, a regional center for prenatal and childbirth classes, and labor and delivery. Through our ER and surgical team, we deliver second-to-none care with a Caring Spirit. The ER is directly linked to the Indiana Heart Attack Network, St.Vincent Heart Center, oncologists at the Cancer Center, and pediatric sub-specialists at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Dunn is also a sponsor of no-or-low-cost care through the Community Health and Wellness Center.
The privacy and security of patient information is of utmost importance to St. Vincent Dunn Hospital ("Hospital"), and it has implemented significant security measures to protect such information. Regrettably, despite the Hospital’s efforts to safeguard patient information, an inadvertent disclosure by a former contracted vendor has affected Hospital patients.
FastHealth Corporation (“FastHealth”) is a vendor which provides operational and website services on behalf of healthcare providers. On February 6, 2018, the Hospital was notified by FastHealth, a former contracted vendor, that patient information may have been acquired by an unauthorized third party. In mid-August 2017, an unauthorized third party was able to access FastHealth’s web server and may have been able to acquire information from certain databases. FastHealth provided the Hospital with website services, specifically an on-line Web Nursery page from December 2003 through June 2008. Therefore, information submitted through an online form on the Hospital’s website may have been involved in FastHealth’s security incident.
Upon discovering the incident, FastHealth immediately hired a leading computer security firm to assist with the investigation. FastHealth undertook a comprehensive review of the information in the databases involved and determined the information included child’s first and middle name, date of birth, length, weight, sex, parent(s) first name(s), comments/captions that parent(s) may have included on the child’s Web Nursey page, provider’s name, and a photograph of the child.
Based on the investigation, FastHealth has no indication that any of your child’s personal information has been misused in any way. However, the Hospital encourages you to regularly review use and access of your child’s personal information (e.g. credit card statements, bank statements, etc.) in order to quickly detect any misuse. A free credit report is available from each of the credit reporting bureaus- Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The credit bureaus’ information is below:
| Equifax | 800-525-6285 | www.equifax.com |
| Experian | 888-397-3742 | www.experian.com |
| TransUnion | 800-680-7289 | www.transunion.com |
FastHealth has taken steps to avoid incidents of this nature from happening in the future. Specifically, they are implementing a new encryption solution for sensitive personal information that they store and maintain, they are strengthening their data protection and security protocols.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the following toll-free number: 1-833-215-3730.
Cardiac Rehab as part of our Cardiology Department includes EKG, Echo and vascular testing and evaluations.
The Rehabilitation Therapy Department (PT and OT) supports a full spectrum of needs:
The Surgical team represents general surgery, obstetrics, orthopedic and endoscopic expertise (for digestive health issues). The orthopedic medical team treats all types of bone and muscular concerns including sports injuries. Joint replacement pre-op education classes and a strong rehabilitative program are offered. Skilled home care services are also available.
The St. Vincent Dunn in collaboration with Southern Indiana Radiologic Associates, Inc. provides comprehensive, diagnostic medical imaging and some radiology-guided procedures. Imaging services include: DEXA bone density, CT, X-ray, fluoroscopy, digital mammography, ACR MRI/MRA, nuclear medicine tests, 3D/4D ultrasound, and PET/CT. The hospital has an onsite clinical laboratory for clinical testing. We provide infusion therapy with a written physician’s order when blood transfusions, iron transfusions and injections, immunosuppressive therapy or antibiotic therapy is needed.
Our respiratory therapists are highly trained in many specialty areas including:
Women’s Health at St.Vincent Dunn specializes in providing spiritually centered and holistic treatment for the unique needs of women at every age and stage, including breast care, gynecology, maternity services, and menopausal care. In additional to expert care, we offer education and support help empower women to play an active role in their health.
Senior Renewal Center is an outpatient counseling service for seniors. This center is a Medicare-covered service and provides seniors the support they need to maintain their independence and feel connected to their communities. Services include transportation, therapeutic small group discussions and the opportunity to socialize and eat a meal with other Center visitors. Individual counseling and family counseling sessions are also available. The Center is open M-F from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Staff consists of a medical director, program director, licensed therapist, nurse and tech assistant/driver. For more information call 812-276-1051.
The following sections will help you prepare for your hospital visit. You may be coming in for a procedure that will have you spending one or more nights, or you may be coming in for an outpatient (same-day) test or procedure. Either way, these helpful tips will help make your visit more comfortable.
We want you to feel comfortable while you are staying with us. Learn more about those who are available to help you during your stay.
St. Vincent personnel wear ID badges that are white with black lettering and include the St. Vincent doves symbol, a photo of the employee, and the person's title and/or department. All of our associates have one goal in mind: to care for you, our patient, to bring about your recovery as thoroughly and as quickly as possible.
Our associates are highly trained and directed by the philosophy of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, which calls upon them to protect and promote the dignity and rights of each person as they participate in the healing ministry of Christ.
Our physicians are members of the St. Vincent medical staff. Physicians consult with the nursing staff and possibly other medical personnel and are ultimately responsible for your medical care. If your doctor is in private practice, his/her services provided to you while in the hospital will be billed separately.
Our St. Vincent nursing staff are at the center of your health care team and are committed to providing you with exceptional nursing care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your nurses carry out your physician's orders for medical treatment and respond to your needs.
Use the nurse call system in your room to contact the nurses' station. Please feel free to ask your nurse if you have questions about your care at St. Vincent. A representative from hospital administration is also available upon request 24 hours a day by calling the hospital operator (0) from the phone in your room.
St. Vincent plays an important role in educating physicians and specialists. As a teaching medical center, care may be given to you by resident chaplains, physicians, and medical or nursing students during your stay. St. Vincent provides advanced experience for graduate physicians who are pursuing specialty training.
Professionals in training are called residents and are always under supervision. A doctor may also be called an “intern” or “house physician.” Residents may participate in your care under the supervision of your own physician, who is the “attending physician.” The availability and thoughtful contributions of house physicians are considered a vital part of high-quality patient care.
Along with nurses and physicians, your medical care rests in the hands of numerous health care specialists. These include technologists in radiology and other departments, medical technologists in the laboratory, physical and occupational therapists, pharmacists, dietitians, chaplains, social workers, and many others who are available upon your request.
Numerous associates who are vital to the operation of St. Vincent Dunn Hospital provide support to the doctors and nurses. These include administrators, unit managers, clerical workers, food and nutrition services personnel, housekeepers, maintenance workers, security officers, and others. Together, they support your caregivers and help make your stay at St. Vincent as pleasant as possible.
Over 1,000 volunteers regularly give their time at St. Vincent facilities, providing many services to enhance patient comfort. Volunteers deliver mail and flowers, work in the gift shop, provide assistance to patients and their families, and perform many other duties in nearly every hospital department. These volunteers in red shirts or jackets give an important gift to St. Vincent patients and visitors—their compassion, time, and service.
If you have concerns regarding the care you receive from any member of our care team or other concerns about your hospital stay, please contact one of the following associates:
To reach the unit/department director or the practice facilitator, please ask your nurse. To contact the administrative representative, dial "0" for the operator.
St. Vincent recognizes outstanding job performance, conscientious service, cooperation with fellow associates, and adherence to the St. Vincent philosophy, mission, and values. Nomination forms for Service Excellence awards are available through your nurse.
Our case management social workers are here to help you or your loved ones find the services that may be needed after leaving the hospital. They will listen to your concerns and help create a plan to meet immediate and long-term needs.
They can help with referrals to such services as:
Whether you are currently healthy or facing a health challenge, it is important to consider what your wishes would be if you were unable to give direction to your medical caregivers because of unforeseen circumstances.
Regardless of the reason for your upcoming hospital stay, now is a good time to consider documenting your wishes so that family members will be confident making decisions on your behalf should it ever become necessary.Thinking about your preferences and discussing them with family and friends is important.
Documents called advance directives will make your wishes known to your physician. These documents state your choices for health care or appoint someone to make those choices for you if you are unable to do so.
If you already have advance directives, please bring a copy with you to the hospital at the time of your admission.
The Patient Self-Determination Act went into effect on Dec. 1, 1991. This act requires hospitals, nursing facilities and other health care organizations to inform patients about advance directives by giving them written information at the time they are admitted.
If the patient has executed such a document, the signed document will then become a part of the patient's medical file for that admission only.
For years, fewer than 10 percent of all Americans had executed an advance directive. However, with the new law, both the young and old are encouraged to put their health care wishes in writing while they are still healthy and able to make these decisions.
Three types of advance directives can be prepared at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital. Contact Pastoral Care for assistance.
A fourth type of advance directive is also an option but cannot be prepared at St. Vincent. Many people consult an attorney for the preparation of this document:
If you have questions or concerns regarding advance directives, we encourage you to talk with your physician and loved ones. Even if you have been admitted to St. Vincent previously, we will need a current copy of your advance directive. Situations and wishes change so the hospital cannot assume that advance directives are valid from one admission to another.
If you need additional information about how to execute an advance directive, please call 812-275-3331 and ask for Pastoral Care. After business hours, please ask your nurse to page the hospital chaplain.
Visitation is allowed as follows:
Your immediate family or a visitor designated by you may visit at any time, but must wait with a Surgery Hostess in the Meditation Room or in the 23rd Street Visitors’ lobby during surgery. Important information will be relayed directly to them from the recovery area.
The Obstetrical Unit is a family-centered unit. The father, grandparents and siblings are permitted open visitation.
Patients may have two visitors with them during the visiting periods every two hours, on the even hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for ten minutes. Before visiting in the unit, all visitors should pick up the phone outside the ICU door and dial “1”. The nurse will give you permission to enter. We request that no more than two family members visit during any one visiting period. A waiting room is equipped for family comfort for families of those patients in the ICCU.
Patients may have a parent with them at all times, and are encouraged to do so. A chair-sleeper is available for one parent upon request from the nursing staff.
Visitors are allowed after instruction in isolation techniques by a nurse.
The following services are available to patients and visitors of St. Vincent Dunn.
The "Pink Lady" is operated by the volunteers and stocked with an assortment of toiletry items, gifts, cards and fresh flowers.
Each of our patient rooms have individual phone numbers which are designated at time of admission.
Mail is sorted daily by our volunteers and delivered to patients. Auxiliary members also deliver flowers to patients and staff and post outgoing mail.
These are for your use and convenience. They may be taken when you leave.
Located across from Level 3 elevators, this room affords family/friends accompanying surgery patients a place for solace or for quiet conversation or meditation.
Located on Level 3 adjacent to the Intensive Care/Coronary Care Unit. This room is equipped for family comfort and is exclusively for families of acute care patients.
Located between our Cardiovascular Lab and the BirthPlace on Level 3. This waiting room is for family of those receiving care from our Heart and Vascular Center.
Located on Level 3 across from our Chapel. This room gives physicians a place to discuss procedures or surgical outcomes privately with families of surgical patients. At the request of your physician, a volunteer will escort you to the Family Consultation Room.
If you require special services such as large print, Braille or audio format material, sign language interpreters, assertive listening devices or other services, please let our staff know so that arrangements can be made to accommodate these needs as quickly as possible.
If you require special services such as large print, Braille or audio format material, sign language interpreters, assertive listening devices or other services, please let our staff know so that arrangements can be made to accommodate these needs as quickly as possible.
Cardiovascular Services
Diabetes Care
Emergency Medicine
Immediate Care
Laboratory Services
Maternity Services
Medical Imaging
Nutrition Support
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Primary Care
Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Care
Sleep Disorders
Spiritual Care
Surgery
Wellness Medicine
Women's Health