KIRKLAND, Wash., April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Evergreen Hospital today announced that Dr. Scott Stuart has assumed the role of medical director for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Care Management.
Dr. Stuart has worked for Evergreen as an internal medicine hospitalist since 2005 and previously served as the managing physician and medical director of the hospitalist group from 2007-2010. He started both new positions earlier this month and continues as a hospitalist at Evergreen on a part-time basis.
The PCU admits some of Evergreen's most critical patients and provides complex nursing care using close monitoring of vital signs. The PCU has been an integral part of providing award-winning care to Evergreen's stroke and heart attack patients.
Evergreen's Care Management program coordinates the critical logistics of all inpatient visits and includes social workers, registered nurse (RN) case managers and language translators. The Care Management team's help and expertise is essential for successful hospitalization and patient discharge.
"Dr. Stuart is an asset to Evergreen, and his leadership in the care of our critical patients and coordination of services to all inpatients is crucial," said Dr. Jeff Tomlin, Evergreen Healthcare Chief Medical Officer.
Dr. Stuart received his medical degree in 2001 from the University of Washington, where he also completed his residency and chief residency in internal medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine.
"I am honored to take on a leadership role in these two high-functioning departments. I look forward to helping them maintain their excellent performance in a new and challenging healthcare environment," said Dr. Stuart.
He is also a member of the Credentials Committee and the Physician Quality Review Committee at Evergreen.
To learn more about Evergreen, visit http://www.evergreenhealthcare.org or call the Evergreen Healthline at 425.899.3000.
About Evergreen Healthcare
Evergreen Healthcare, a public hospital district and community-based health care organization established in 1972, offers a breadth of services and programs that is among the most comprehensive in the region. More than 950 physicians provide clinical excellence within more than 80 specialties, including cardiac, oncology, surgical care, orthopedics, a Neuroscience Institute, Women's and Children's services, hospice care, pulmonary care, a Sleep Disorders Center and Home Health services care. Evergreen serves more than 400,000 residents in its primary service area of northern King and southern Snohomish counties with Evergreen Medical Group, a network of primary and urgent care practices, and Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, its main hospital campus in Kirkland, Wash. Evergreen also provides emergency care at two sites; its main hospital campus and the Evergreen Redmond Medical Center. In addition to clinical care, Evergreen offers extensive community health outreach and education programs, anchored by Evergreen Healthline, a 24/7 nurse consultation service. For more information, visit www.evergreenhealthcare.org.
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