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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Neurosciences Open House, by J David Wright

Monday, Jun 18, 2018 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has added a digital X-ray imaging system to its neuroscience center. The equipment offers extremely detailed, real-time images of a patient’s head, neck and spine during stroke and other neuro endovascular procedures that require extreme precision. This is [...]

The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Proudly Announces the Ribbon Cutting and Open House of Its TAVR Program

Wednesday, Jan 03, 2018 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point

The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point recently held a ribbon cutting and open house for its newly installed TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) program. The by invitation ribbon cutting and open house was attended by a healthy crowd. COO Joe Rudisill [...]

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Wins Special Recognition Award, at the Pasco Economic Development Council’s 31st annual Awards and Trade Show

Monday, Oct 02, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point won the Special Recognition Award, at the Pasco Economic Development Council’s 31st annual Awards and Trade Show. The 31st annual Awards and Trade Show was held at Saddlebrook Resort and Spa. Regional Medical Center Bayonet [...]

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Announces Its Volunteer Five Star and One Star Award Winners for the Second Quarter of 2017

Monday, Aug 14, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has announced the recipients of its second quarter volunteer Star Awards. The awards were presented on Friday, July 28 in the Shoreline Cafeteria at RMCBP. Five Star Honor Volunteers include Sandra Heck, Barbara Mead and Roseann [...]

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point recognized July as Safety Awareness Month with a special tutorial “Medication Safety: How to Dose Your Diuretics in the Summer Heat.”

Friday, Aug 04, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point recognized July as Safety Awareness Month with a special tutorial entitled “Medication Safety: How to Dose Your Diuretics in the Summer Heat.” The tutorial was presented on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 by Torrey [...]

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Announces Additional GME Program Accreditation

Wednesday, Jul 26, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point’s (RMCBP), Department of Graduate Medical Education is pleased to announce accreditation of its Traditional Rotating Internship program by the American Osteopathic Association. [...]

Dr. Rao Musunuru of Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point Receives President's Award - "The Heart Award"

Monday, Jun 26, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point

Dr. Rao Musunuru Received A Special President's Award - "The Heart Award" at the 73rd Annual Awards Banquet of ‘West Pasco Chamber of Commerce’ on June 16, 2017, in recognition of his exemplary medical, scientific, humanitarian, advocacy, educational and philanthropic [...]

Pet Therapy Dog at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Receives 500 Hour Volunteer Pin!

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point announces that its most veteran therapy dog, Mr. McTrouble, was recently awarded his 500-hour volunteer pin by Donna Owen, Manager of Volunteer Services. Mr. McTrouble is a seven year old Sheltie, owned by Chuck Andrews. [...]

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Recognizes Trauma Awareness Month with “Wound Healing in Trauma”

Thursday, May 18, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is devoting May to trauma awareness month and on May 2, 2017, RMCBP presented “Wound Healing in Trauma” by Doug Kwazneski, MD. The seminar was held at the [...]

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Announces The Promotion of Melissa Vann to Interim Director of Med Telemetry and Medical Oncology

Thursday, Apr 27, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa Vann as interim Director of Med Telemetry and Medical Oncology. Melissa was promoted from her position as Nurse Manager of PCU and Critical Care Unit at RMCBP. Ms. Vann joined HCA in May of 2012 and has held leadership positions at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point since December of 2012.
She received both her RN and LPN from Galen College of Nursing in St. Petersburg and holds the following certifications: BLS and ACLS, IV and EKG, TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), AACN (American Association of Critical Care Nurses) certification, stroke certification, and IABP (Intra Aortic Balloon Pump) trained.
Ms. Vann is originally from Brooklyn, New York and moved to Florida in 2004 to pursue a career in the medical field. She began as a Medical Assistant for an internal medical practice where she served for 6 years. She also served at a multi-disciplinary practice for 3 years prior to receiving her LPN.
“Melissa Vann represents the classic upward mobility story of many of our successful leaders here at Regional Center Bayonet Point and throughout HCA”, said Lori Spight, Chief Nursing Officer at RMCBP.
Attached photo: Melissa Vann, RN
About Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Regional Medical Center Bayonet has been serving the community since 1981. We are a 290-bed acute care hospital located in Hudson, FL and home of the nationally acclaimed Heart Institute. We have more than 350 physicians, 1,264 employees and 500 volunteers on our integrated healthcare delivery team.
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has achieved distinction in the following areas:
• Level II Trauma Center
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
• 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 Top Performing Hospital for Key Quality Measures for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care - The Joint Commission
• Certified Advance Primary Stroke Center - Joint Commission
• 2014 and 2015 Top Performing Hospital for Key Quality Measures for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, VTE and stroke - The Joint Commission
• Heart & Stroke Champions Award Winner 1998 – 2011
• MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine Accredited - American College of Radiology
• Approved Community Cancer Program - American College of Surgeons
• 5 Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certifications: primary stroke center, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft, joint replacement hip, joint replacement knee
• Recipient of the 2014 American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Gold Performance Achievement Award in stroke
• Awarded full Atrial Fibrillation Certification status from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC)
• Recipient of 2016 Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Cardiac Care
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is located at 14000 Fivay Road, Hudson, FL. 34667. For additional information on Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point visit www.rmchealth.com or www.heartoftampa.com or visit us on Facebook.
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa Vann as interim Director of Med Telemetry and Medical Oncology. Melissa was promoted from her position as Nurse Manager of PCU and Critical Care Unit at RMCBP. Ms. Vann joined HCA in May [...]

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Named Recipient of Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award

Wednesday, Apr 19, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point
Hudson, Florida (April 18, 2017) – Regional Medical Center Bayonet announced today that it is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award™, a designation that recognizes superior performance in hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of serious, potentially avoidable complications for patients during hospital stays. The distinction places Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data for its excellent performance as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.
During the 2013-2015 study period, Healthgrades found that patients treated in hospitals receiving the Patient Safety Excellence Award were, on average:
Regional Medical Center Bayonet announced today that it is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Awardâ„¢, a designation that recognizes superior performance in hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of serious, potentially avoidable [...]

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Volunteer Association Elects New Board of Directors

Wednesday, Apr 19, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point announces that at the general meeting of its Volunteer Association held on March 31 at the Rao Musunuru, MD Conference Center, the association elected its new board of directors. Attached photos: Left to right: Diane Ricca [...]

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Recognizes Geriatric Education Month with “Sailing Through the Silver Years”

Friday, Apr 14, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is devoting April to geriatric education and on April 4, 2017, presented “Sailing Through the Silver Years” by Joseph Pino, MD. The seminar was held at the Rao Musunuru, MD Conference Center at 14100 Yosemite Drive, Hudson, [...]

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Volunteer Receives the “President’s Call to Service Award Certificate”

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point
Regional Medical Center Bayonet is particularly proud to announce that, once again, one of its volunteers was recently a proud recipient of the “President’s Call to Service Award Certificate.” The award comes from the office of the President of the United States. It was instituted to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of volunteers and volunteering throughout the nation. The recipients receive the certificate, an order of congratulations from then-President Obama, and a beautiful pin commemorating the event. In order to receive the order, an individual must have volunteered for a minimum of 15 years and logged in over 7,500 hours of service. Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point’s volunteer recipient this year was Susan Mesi.
Susan Mesi greets patients as they arrive for blood work and other tests in RMCBP’s outpatient services department. She has a reputation for a pleasant personality and friendliness which sets patients at ease especially when she senses their fear of “the dreaded needle.” Susan volunteers in the department that requires very early morning starts to better serve the patients and their needs. In addition, Susan is chairperson of volunteers in the outpatient lab and is often seen at her workstation covering the shifts of those who are absent making sure the greeting station is always staffed. “She is endeared by staff personnel and her fellow volunteers as the person they can depend on and is knowledgeable of outpatients’ lab function and assist when needed,” said Dona Owen, Volunteer Manager.
Susan started volunteering over 15 years ago and has over 26,000 hours of service. She received the Five Star Award in 2010 and serves as an example to volunteer peers with her positive attitude and excellent customer service.
Attached photo: Sue Mesi, left, poses with her letter as Elliot Lorenzi, Volunteer President, holds her certificate.
Regional Medical Center Bayonet is particularly proud to announce that, once again, one of its volunteers was recently a proud recipient of the “President’s Call to Service Award Certificate.” The award comes from the office of the President of the United States. It was instituted to acknowledge the outstanding [...]

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Tuesday Tutorial - Mental Health Awareness in the Mature Adult

Friday, Apr 07, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is devoting March to Mental Health Awareness and on March 28, 2017, RMCBP presented “Depression: Depression in the Mature Adult” by Johnathan Lind, DO. The seminar was held at the Rao Musunuru, [...]

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Tuesday Tutorial "Mental Health vs. Mental Illness: Are we losing it?"

Wednesday, Mar 15, 2017 | On Target Page: Trinity & West Pasco, Regional Medical Center - Bayonet Point

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is devoting March to Mental Health Awareness and on March 7, 2017, RMCBP presented “Mental Health Vs. Mental Illness: Are we losing it?” by Doug Webster, LCSW. The seminar was held at the Rao Musunuru, MD Conference [...]

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