Business View Magazine - Feb 2024

In addition, he plans to continue setting clear, meaningful goals with his team. These goals, he clarifies, are not solely driven by financial metrics but are deeply rooted in improving patient care. This goal-setting method is a critical component of the facility’s strategy to adopt new technologies and methodologies that elevate the standard of care provided. One of Stephenson’s key objectives is to deepen the facility’s involvement with Veterans Affairs (VA) patients.“We have a contract with the VA that we truly value,” he remarks, acknowledging the significance of this partnership. The aim is to attract more VA- tracked patients, a move that aligns with their capability to provide specialized care, thanks in part to the inclusion of full-time respiratory therapists. The ambition to expand services to tracheostomy or ventilator-dependent patients is particularly noteworthy.“We can start to take more of those trach patients,” he asserts, indicating a strategic move to fill a service gap in the community. Beyond technological advancements, Stephenson highlights another critical area of investment: respiratory therapy. Recognizing a growing need, particularly in patients with COPD or asthma, he has championed the inclusion of full-time respiratory therapists. “We can provide all kinds of different breathing treatments,” he says, illustrating the center’s capacity to offer comprehensive respiratory care. VISION FOR THE FUTURE The healthcare industry is constantly changing, and the demand for quality care is ever-increasing. Stephenson’s vision for Huntington Valley Healthcare Center is ambitious and grounded in realism to keep up with these changes. “Making sure we have the right team that’s providing outstanding care is a top priority,” he states, underscoring the centrality of skilled and compassionate staff in delivering top-notch patient care. 149 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 02 HUNT INGTON VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER