- General Page - Tier 2How to Look Up Patient Experience and Other Quality Data Various third-party groups report on patient experience and other data related to hospital quality. Below, you'll find some of the most common quality measures we track., Related Patient Experience ResourcesAt Luminis Health, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of care. You should hold us accountable, too. The experience you have with your health care system should be a good one. The best way for us to know how good your experience was is to ask. We are committed to the goal of zero preventable harm. This mission guides how we care for every patient and fosters a culture of safety where preventable harm is not acceptable.What is Patient Experience?The patient experience at Luminis Health is the sum of every interaction—shaped by our mission, vision, and RISE values—that fosters trust, dignity, and empowerment throughout a patient’s journey.Mission: We deliver respectful, inclusive, service-driven care that adapts to meet the unique needs of the individuals who make up our communities.Vision: To create a healthcare experience where every patient and family feels supported, cared for, and included.Our Promise to You – Our Values in ActionRespect: We will give you and your loved ones our full attention, treat you with dignity, and ensure you feel like the most important person in the room.Inclusion: We will listen to your concerns, respect your perspective, and include you in decisions about your care.Service: We will work as a team to provide timely, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. We will anticipate your needs and be here to help.Excellence: We will continually seek ways to improve your care experience, strive to exceed your expectations, and always give our best to support your health and well-being., What to Know About Patient SafetySafety is our priority and we've embedded it in our culture. Everyone has a role in making health care safe. We encourage you, the patient, to be an active, involved and informed member of your health care team.Here are some ways to do that:Speak up if you have questions or concerns and, if you don't understand, ask again. It's your body and you have a right to know.Pay attention to the care you are receiving. Make sure you're getting the right treatments and medications from the right health care professionals.Educate yourself about your diagnosis, the medical tests you are undergoing, and your treatment plan.Ask a trusted family member or friend to be your advocate.Know what medications you take and why you take them. Medication errors are the most common health care mistakes.Use a hospital, clinic, surgery center or another type of health care organization that has undergone on-site evaluation against established quality and safety standards, such as that provided by The Joint Commission.Participate in all decisions about your treatment. You are the center of the health care team.If you have concerns about patient care or safety in one of our hospitals, contact our patient relations office at (443) 481-6890 for AAMC and (301) 552-0899 for DCMC.0
- Behavioral Health, Women's Health, Uncategorized, Patient StoriesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogOne Friday, after a long day at work at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Christina Delfendahl decided she was done with cigarettes. She was literally tired of smoking after 16 years of the habit. A quick stop after work at the local pharmacy to pick up nicotine patches, and she was on her way to a new beginning. Christina was certain it would work this time. She tried to quit the year before, first cold turkey, then by using a prescription, then a few months later using specialized gum. She also attended free employee smoking cessation counseling at AAMC. The counseling provided support and resources, and the counselors developed a personal plan to help Christina cope with the ups and downs of quitting. Before she wasn’t quite ready to kick the habit, but now this pack-a-day smoker really wanted to do it. “I knew it would work this time because I was ready. I really wanted it. I knew it would be a few weeks with the patches and that made it easier to know there was an end not far away. It ended up taking four months with the patches before I was smoke-free,” says Christina. Christina adds that having a support system made a difference. “My co-workers had been encouraging me to stop smoking for long time and once I decided to do it, they were there to help me stick with it,” she says. It’s been almost one year since Christina quit and she feels great. Christina is doing CrossFit classes and enjoys having more energy, a better sense of smell and an overall healthy living lifestyle. As an added bonus, Christina set aside the money she would have spent on cigarettes, saving enough to buy a new bedroom set. Ready to quit? Learn more about smoking cessation programs at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Courses and individual counseling are free if you live, work or attend school in Anne Arundel County. If you live elsewhere in the region, our staff may be able to navigate you to free resources in your area so please call 443-481-5366. If you’re an employee, we have specific resources for you, too.0
- Why Choose Luminis Health for LDRT?We’re proud to be one of the only centers in the region to offer LDRT for benign conditions. Although your primary care doctor, orthopedic or sports medicine doctor can all refer you for LDRT, you can also contact us yourself to learn more. Treatment is covered by most major medical plans, including Medicare, but your provider can help you learn more about your coverage. Our team, which includes social workers and nurse navigators, can also give you an estimate of your out-of-pocket costs before you start. Throughout your treatment, our nurse navigators are on hand to guide you, providing you with comprehensive care for you and your family, and answering any questions you may have along the way. You’ll also have an entire team supporting you and working to address your individual needs and treatment goals in a timely and compassionate way.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageRadiation therapy isn’t only for cancer. It can treat a number of non-cancerous conditions, too. At Luminis Health, our low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) program for benign conditions offers a non-invasive treatment option that’s safe and effective. "Low-dose radiation therapy is a noninvasive option that targets the affected tissues in these benign conditions. It helps reduce cell growth, inflammation, and pain while promoting healing and preventing recurrence." -- Dr. Amar Rewari, Chief of Radiation Oncology and Medical Director of the LDRT Program at Luminis Health. What is Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT)? Lose-dose radiation therapy, or low-dose radiotherapy, helps reduce pain and stiffness caused by inflammatory and degenerative conditions of the tendons, joints and other soft tissues. It uses targeted X-rays to turn on the body’s anti-inflammatory response, which helps relieve symptoms and restore movement. Benefits of LDRT LDRT can be a good option for people with mild, early-stage inflammatory and degenerative conditions who haven’t been helped by conservative treatments and want to avoid surgery. Treatment with low-dose radiotherapy is painless and performed quickly. Each session lasts about 10 minutes, and sessions are typically performed two to three times a week. Choosing to have low-dose radiation therapy also doesn’t eliminate surgery or other treatment options for you down the road. Curious about how Low-Dose Radiation Therapy can help with benign conditions? Watch our video to learn more about this innovative treatment and how it could benefit you! Contact Us Email: [email protected]0
- Why Choose Luminis Health for Spine Surgery?Our board-certified spine surgeons use advanced imaging technology and surgical techniques to fix the root cause of back pain instead of merely the symptoms.We use leading techniques and a team approach to deliver treatment that helps you get the relief you need.Trust us for your care because we offer:The latest surgical techniques. We offer the most advanced types of surgery available, both in the hospital and at our ambulatory surgery center locations. This often means a shorter stay — in some cases you leave the same day — and faster recovery.Advanced technology. We also have state-of-the-art technology that enables us to use less invasive approaches. Take our O-arm 3D surgical navigation system. This provides live 3D navigation during surgery. It allows surgeons to operate with greater precision and eliminates the need for multiple x-rays during an operation.High-quality, low-cost care. While we offer expert spine surgical care, we consistently do so at a cost lower than the Maryland hospital average.A spine surgery nurse navigator. This trained professional arranges and coordinates each step in your treatment plan. Your nurse navigator may set up appointments and keeps your referring doctor up to date on your progress.Presurgery preparation. Not knowing what to expect in the hospital or during recovery can make you or your family anxious leading up to surgery. That's one reason we offer classes where you find out what you can do to prepare ahead of time and why physical therapy afterward is so important. Plus, your care partner finds out how they can support you throughout your care journey. We offer both daytime and evening classes so you can choose the option that best fits your schedule.Patient- and family-centered care. Our surgeons firmly believe that actively participating in your care gives you the best results possible. So not only do we create a personalized treatment plan for you, we involve you in each step. We also do everything we can to minimize stress on you and your family before and after your operation.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageFrom complex traumatic spine injuries to herniated disks, we have the surgical expertise to help end your back, neck and radiating pain.Common Reasons for Spine SurgeryMost back, neck and radiating pain can be treated without surgery. But when debilitating pain becomes a part of your daily life, our spine care experts can help you find relief.We can tell when you're a good candidate for spine surgery. Plus, we're experts at judging which type of surgery is likely to provide the best results in your individual situation.Conditions requiring spinal surgery may include:Arthritis/degenerative disc disease. As we get older, the cushion-like discs that separate the bones in our spine become flatter and more brittle. This can allow the bones to make slight, abnormal movements, irritating surrounding muscles, joints and nerves.Instability/spondylolisthesis. In this condition, one of the bones in your spine — called a vertebra — slides forward, out of its normal position.Fractures and trauma to the spine.Ruptured or herniated disc. The discs that separate the bones of our spine are a bit like jelly doughnuts. As we age, sometimes one of the discs weakens and breaks open, releasing some of the "jelly." When the jelly bulges out, it can put pressure on a nearby nerve.Spinal deformities. This can include scoliosis and kyphosis.Spinal tumors. This type of surgery requires a high degree of precision to remove as much of a tumor as possible without injuring the spinal cord and nearby nerves.Spinal stenosis. In your spine, there are openings where nerves pass through. These openings can grow narrower, putting pressure on the nerve.0
- Provider88671Dr. Doyle is a board-certified, fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon. After completing her general surgery residency at Indiana University, she completed her Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship here at Luminis Health. Dr. Doyle contributes over four hundred procedures a year to Luminis Health's nationally accredited Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery Program. The program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons and is distinguished as a Level 1 facility for the standard of care. Dr. Doyle has extensive knowledge and expertise in all types of bariatric surgery, including the sleeve gastrectomy, the gastric bypass, and revision surgery for weight regain or complications from previous bariatric surgeries. In addition to providing excellent care to her patients, Dr. Doyle has an interest in furthering research in the bariatric surgery field along with staying up to date on emerging trends. Dr. Doyle provides knowledge and compassion, allowing her patients to become their best self.American Board of Surgery | Surgery (General Surgery)Fellowship - Anne Arundel Medical Center, Residency - Indiana University School of Medicine, Medical School - Indiana University School of Medicine-IndianapolisEnglishBariatric Surgery0
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