Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
Located in Rocky Mount, Virginia, Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital has been an integral part of the local community since opening its doors in 1952. As a full affiliate of Carilion Health System, CFMH is able to provide technologically advanced care and services, yet remains a not-for-profit, community-owned facility governed by its local board. There are 260 full-time and part-time employees. For fiscal year 2004, there were 2,343 admissions, which is a 7.5% increase over fiscal year 2003. Average length of stay is 3.44. Recent facility upgrades include construction of a 3-story MOB, renovation and expansion of ER and outpatient surgical suite, relocation and enhancement of physical rehab department, and expanded specialty clinic area. CFMH is dedicated to providing quality care with a personal touch. Staff consistently score above the national average in patient satisfaction surveys regarding staff attitude, understanding and teamwork. State-of-the-art medical advances such as bar-coding technology for medication administration, computerized medical records, and wireless connectivity throughout the facility have been implemented. The Franklin County physician community has increased with the addition of a new internal medicine practice in the rapidly-growing portion of Franklin County bordering Smith Mountain Lake, a year-round resort area. Three new general internists have been recruited, and recruitment is ongoing to meet the needs of the community resulting from the current population growth. As part of the local community, the staff of CFMH is involved with community education and health fairs, and takes to heart the hospital's mission to "...provide access to the full spectrum of quality healthcare and related services, improve health status, and promote healthy lifestyles in the community served."