Piedmont Hospital - Features

Mission:
Healthcare marked by compassion and sustainable excellence in a progressive environment, guided by physicians, delivered by exceptional professionals, and inspired by the communities we serve.

• Named Best in Atlanta for Overall Cardiac Care and Cardiac Surgery (2008) by HealthGrades (a leading healthcare ratings company).

• One of the nation's Most Wired hospitals for five consecutive years in the 100 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study.

• Among the top ten (large employers) Atlanta Business Chronicle 2007 "Best Places to Work."

• Among top hospitals in Advance for Nurses magazine Readers' Choice Southeast Survey.

Family and friends of patients are warmly welcomed at Piedmont Hospital. Visiting hours are arranged to give visitors and patients as much time together as possible without interfering with patient care or delaying recovery. Spouses and clergy may visit any time, observing appropriate restrictions. Other visitors should note the following visiting hours:Inpatient Rehab Unit:Monday through Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 8:30 p.m.

Please note that a patient's doctor may restrict visiting hours, depending on the patient's condition. Also, there may be exceptions to established visiting hours on the morning of surgery or in the case of serious illness.

Mercer University—through a partnership with Piedmont Healthcare and Mercer University, the Center for Health and Learning offers several joint initiatives, including nursing, pharmacy, research and other medical and allied health education programs.

Each year, more than 600 students do healthcare-affiliated clinical rotations at Piedmont Hospital.

Located on the fourth floor of the 1984 Building, our Guest Center provides a limited number of private, hotel-style overnight accommodations for patients and visitors for $64.80 (this fee includes tax) per night. Maximum stay is seven nights, based on availability. Your stay must be connected with a hospital visit, and reservations must be made in advance. For reservations and check-in information, call 404-605-3800or inquire at the main information desk.

Piedmont Hospital has many employees from a wide variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds. Spiritual Care Services takes great care to honor the religious diversity found in our hospital.

Self-parking is available at several locations on campus at a maximum daily charge of $5 or in-and-out daily passes for $6. Valet also is available for $7. Seven-day prepaid parking is available for $30. Parking validation is available once a patient has been hospitalized for 14 days.

Piedmont Hospital is a fully accredited by The Joint Commission, including disease-specific certification for stroke, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and total joint programs.Residency Programs
For questions about any RN Residency Program, please contact the Nursing Development Department at Piedmont Hospital at (404) 605-4128 or via email at Nursing.Development@

The Woman's Auxiliary of Piedmont Hospital, 404-605-3273

Piedmont Pathfinders, 404-605-3692

From the South on I-75/85
• Take I-75/85 North through downtown Atlanta. • Stay on I-75 North to the first exit, Northside Drive, exit 252A. • Turn right onto Northside Drive. • Turn right at the first traffic light onto Collier Road. • The Hospital is approximately one mile on your left.

Established in 1976, the Piedmont Hospital Foundation is a philanthropic entity whose purpose is acquiring, holding and dealing with private fundraising initiatives. Private support is an inspiring and fundamental component of Piedmont's culture because it allows our hospital to provide the best healthcare possible. As Piedmont continues as a progressive and viable pillar in the community, the ability to engage the community in support of Piedmont's priorities provides a distinct advantage. The Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of 30 volunteer leaders committed to the future of the institution and devoted to shaping its success through philanthropy. For more information, visit .

Physicians and hospital staff work with various organizations to provide health education, screenings and support activities for people struggling with chronic or serious health conditions.

Piedmont offers classes and programs on such topics as maternity and childbirth education, CPR, arthritis exercise, diabetes and heart health.

Piedmont offers early detection and disease-prevention screenings each year at no or low cost to the community. Some screenings are coordinated with other health-related organizations such as the Atlanta Regional Commission. Other community screenings target blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, prostate cancer and risks for falls.

Piedmont Hospital provides support groups for individuals and families facing chronic or life-threatening health problems. Categories include memory loss, caregivers, cancer, new parents and diabetes.

Community Outreach Coordinator: 404-605-3599