Medical Staff
The physician who admits you to Western Reserve Hospital is responsible for directing your care throughout your stay. Your physician, as the coordinator of your treatment program, should be consulted if you have any questions about your illness or treatment. Western Reserve Hospital is a teaching facility, offering accredited residency education in a variety of specialty areas. Residents are under the guidance and supervision of the attending physicians.
Nursing Staff
A team of professional registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse technicians provide 24-hour nursing care at Western Reserve Hospital. A Nurse Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating the delivery of nursing care on each unit. During the day, please feel free to contact your nurse, or the Nurse Manager, if you have any questions or concerns about your care. If you have any concerns about your care during night and/or weekend hours, please feel free to ask for the Nursing Supervisor.
Administrator-On-Call
The Administrator-On-Call is available to support the medical and nursing staff for any patient or family concerns.
Therapy Staff
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy are available by experienced and licensed therapists to evaluate your needs and assist with discharge planning. If needed, therapy will be provided during your hospital stay. If outpatient therapy is prescribed by your physician upon discharge, Western Reserve Hospital provides two convenient locations. Outpatient Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy are available at our Western Reserve Hospital Easy Street location, and Physical Therapy is offered at our Rehab at the Natatorium location.
Case Management Department
Social workers/Case Managers are assigned to each patient-care area at Western Reserve Hospital. Our social workers/Case Managers are trained to help you and your family cope with the social, emotional and financial issues that relate to your illness or hospitalization. Members of our social service department collaborate with patients and family to help deal with long-term illnesses and rehabilitation, and are also involved in discharge planning. If you would like more information about how a member of the Case Management team can assist you, please call (330) 971-7891 or dial Ext. 7891 from inside the hospital.
Spiritual Care Services
Western Reserve Hospital is dedicated to meeting your personal faith and spiritual needs. Your own clergy person or faith leader is always welcome to visit you. Please notify your nurse if spiritual care service is requested.
Palliative Care and Hospice Services
Palliative Care and Hospice services focus on providing care that enhances the comfort and quality of life for patients and their families.
Hospice offers uncompromising quality care to terminally ill patients and the people who love and care for them. While providing support to the patient and their family, our services allow everyone to live each day to the fullest.
Palliative Care Service provides strategies to manage symptoms associated with serious illness and assists with establishing goals of care. The service also addresses the emotional, social and spiritual issues patients and their families may experience.
Both of these services are available via consult while you are admitted to the hospital. If you have additional questions you may contact the Case Management Department at (330) 971-7891 or dial Ext. 7891 from inside the hospital.
Uniforms - Staff Identification and Roles
Navy Blue Scrubs
- Nursing or Surgery Endoscopy staff
Burgundy Scrubs
- Outpatient technologists (Radiology, Lab)
Teal Scrubs
- Clinical Teaching Assistants (CTAs)
- Nursing Assistants
- Nursing Student Technicians
- Medical Assistants
Light Blue Scrubs
- Respiratory
Black Scrubs
- Nursing Unit Supervisors
- Administrative Nursing Supervisors
Gray Scrubs
- Paramedic or Pharmacy Techs
Burgundy Tops/Tan Pants
- Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist/Speech Therapist
Olive Green Scrubs
- Outpatient technologists (Cardiovascular)