• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About Us
  • Videos
    • Featured Video
    • Foodie Friday
    • Monthly ReCap
  • Online E-Editions
    • This Week’s E-Editions
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2021
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2015
    • 2014
  • Social Media
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
  • Advertising
  • Local Jobs
  • Puzzles & Games
  • Circulation Request

The Laker/Lutz News

Serving Pasco since 1981/Serving Lutz since 1964

  • Home
  • News
    • Land O’ Lakes
    • Lutz
    • Wesley Chapel/New Tampa
    • Zephyrhills/East Pasco
    • Business Digest
    • Senior Parks
    • Nature Notes
    • Featured Stories
    • Photos of the Week
    • Reasons To Smile
  • Sports
    • Land O’ Lakes
    • Lutz
    • Wesley Chapel/New Tampa
    • Zephyrhills and East Pasco
    • Check This Out
  • Education
  • Pets/Wildlife
  • Health
    • Health Events
    • Health News
  • What’s Happening
  • Sponsored Content
    • Closer Look
  • Homes
  • Obits
  • Public Notices
    • Browse Notices
    • Place Notices

Speed is the key

October 6, 2010 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills brings in new emergency team

By Kyle LoJacono

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills took a step in achieving CEO and president Doug Duffield’s vision of reducing the wait time of all patients who come to the facility.

Dr. Ramón Nuñez outside Florida Hospital Zephyrhills’ emergency department. (Photo by Kyle LoJacono)

Florida Emergency Physicians (FEP) was brought onboard Oct. 1 to run the hospital’s emergency department. The company was chosen because all 15 members of the team are board certified in emergency care.
“That means we can treat anything that comes through the emergency room doors,” said Dr. Ramón Nuñez, leader of the new team. “People won’t have to wait for a specialist because we can handle anything. That should also reduce the fear of anyone coming in. No one wakes up planning to go to the emergency room. We usually see people on their worst day, so if we can make them feel more comfortable we find treatment is better.”
Nuñez, now the emergency department’s medical director, said some of the conditions they can treat include cardiac care, fractures and using ultrasounds to pinpoint problems.
“Cutting down the time is huge and I’m glad we can add to that trend at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills,” Nuñez said. “In emergency care, minutes matter.”
Hospital spokeswoman Lyn Acer said the facility decided to go with the new team over the former one because FEP can provide better care for the community for a variety of reasons.
FEP works with eight other Adventist Health System hospitals, the parent company for Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. Most of the facilities are around Orlando and the affiliation in Zephyrhills is the first in the Tampa Bay region.
HealthGrades, a national healthcare ratings company, gave FEP’s emergency department system in Orlando the Emergency Department Excellence Award in 2010. The top 5 percent of emergency departments receive the award nationally.
Nuñez said one of the keys to FEP’s success in treating patients is using the latest technology.
“We use technology and techniques hot off the presses,” Nuñez said. “That’s the real strength of working with Florida Hospital Zephyrhills is they are allowing us to get the latest tools for better care.”
Part of using the newest technology is creating an electronic medical record. This tool, which was put in place the day FEP took over at the hospital, will be mandated for all healthcare facilities in 2014, but Nuñez said they decided to get it going as soon as possible.
“It allows for standards to be set up across the country for various medical treatments,” Nuñez said. “It’ll make healthcare better for patients, so we wanted to get it going.”
Nuñez said he got into emergency medicine because he is excited about the science and also because he can help people.
“It really impacts people’s lives every day,” Nuñez said. “I love being able to help people and I get to do that every day.”

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Email
  • Print

Like this:

Like Loading...

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Primary Sidebar

Search

Sponsored Content

Avalon Applauds African American Club of Pasco

March 7, 2023 By Kelli Carmack

One of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel’s main missions is being a champion for culture. “Celebrating culture is a vital … [Read More...] about Avalon Applauds African American Club of Pasco

CMK Construction: Expertise Guaranteed

March 3, 2023 By Trevor Lloyd

When creativity strikes, it’s only natural to want to get the job done ourselves, and quickly, too. However, some … [Read More...] about CMK Construction: Expertise Guaranteed

More Posts from this Category

What’s Happening

03/21/2023 – Chess Club

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Chess Club on March 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for all ages and abilities, in Adult Multipurpose Room C. Participants can use the chess sets provided or bring their own. For information, call 813-929-1214. … [Read More...] about 03/21/2023 – Chess Club

03/21/2023 – Teen Advisory Board

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host the Teen Advisory Board on March 21 at 6 p.m., for teens who would like to discuss ideas and recommendations for programming at the library. Call 813-929-1214 for information. … [Read More...] about 03/21/2023 – Teen Advisory Board

03/22/2023 – Florida Landscaping

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host “Florida-Friendly Landscaping 101” on March 22 at 2 p.m. Participants can learn how to create a successful home landscape by following the nine Florida-Friendly program principles. Register online at PascoLibraries.org. … [Read More...] about 03/22/2023 – Florida Landscaping

03/23/2023 – Betmar Chorus

The Betmar Chorus will perform its annual Spring Concert on March 22 at 2 p.m., and on March 23 and March 24 at 7 p.m., at Betmar Acres, 37145 Lakewood Drive, Clubhouse 2, in Zephyrhills. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The choir will perform a variety of show tunes, hymns, spirituals and classics. Tickets will be available at the door for $5. For information, all 810-837-0520. … [Read More...] about 03/23/2023 – Betmar Chorus

03/23/2023 – Free Food Distribution

The Pasco Sheriff’s Office, Farm Share, Veteran’s Memorial Park, the Gentlemen’s Course, Samaritan Corporation of Pasco County Inc., and the Pasco County NAACP will team up for a free community food distribution on March 23 at Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road in Hudson. The food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 a.m., until the items run out. … [Read More...] about 03/23/2023 – Free Food Distribution

03/23/2023 – Paint with Puppies

B Creative Painting Studio, 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Suite 103, in Wesley Chapel will host “Paint with Puppies” on March 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in support of the Mercy Full Project. Guests can get creative and cuddle with puppies. Only 50 spots available. An RSVP and $5 deposit is required online at tinyurl.com/PaintWithPuppy. Balance will be due at the event. The total cost of $50 includes a dog bowl, paint, glaze and fire of the bowl. … [Read More...] about 03/23/2023 – Paint with Puppies

More of What's Happening

Archives

 

 

Where to pick up The Laker and Lutz News

Copyright © 2023 Community News Publications Inc.

   
%d bloggers like this: