Dr. Postel said UT leadership has “ambitious” plans for the hospital in 2021.
First, he said, officials are looking to hire more nurses, physicians, and staff members. The hospital has already embarked on a new marketing campaign called “Open for You,” and refurbished its website.
And most notably, the hospital has purchased a $28.5 million, multi-year contract with Epic, an electronic medical records software company, for an upgrade to UTMC’s medical records system that will go fully live in June, 2022.
“We’re also hoping that these bold steps send a loud message to our employees that the University of Toledo Medical Center is here to stay. And that this is a good place to work,” Dr. Postel said.
UTMC is also exploring a “real” possibility of upgrading to a Level 2 trauma center.
Mr. Swaine praised his staff, physicians, and the community for support during a difficult year and said the future looks bright for the hospital as it attempts to emerge from nearly being sold.
As far as Save UTMC organizing goes, Mr. Finkbeiner feels the group’s services are still needed, though he feels better about where UTMC is headed.
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