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Description

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Mission Vision Values
Our Mission
To foster healing and health for the people and communities we serve

Our Vision
To provide the safest most satisfying care with the best outcomes at the best value for the Denver community

Exempla Healthcare Values
Integrity
Forthright consistent and just

Welcoming Spirit
Actively friendly cordial and inclusive

Partnership
Collaborative and trusting

Pride
Driven to excellence and proud of what we do

Good Humor
Cheerful optimistic and positive

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History

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History of EGSMC
Our History of Health and Healing

Opening the Doors to Health and Healing

Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center opened its doors December 1 2004 to serve the growing northwest metropolitan area of Denver A part of the notforprofit Exempla Healthcare family which includes Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver and Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center provides comprehensive medical care in a specially designed healing environment to our community The primary service area includes Boulder Broomfield Weld and Adams Counties

Expanding to meet community demand

In 2006 Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center expanded its size by adding 32 additional patient rooms to meet the needs of the community The hospital now has 202 patient rooms with the capability of expanding to 350 patient rooms Plans are underway for an additional expansion in 2008

Patient safety our greatest priority

Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center utilizes an electronic medical record which reduces errors through computerized physician order entry and clinical documentation EGSMC is among a small minority approximately 3 of hospitals in the nation who are utilizing computerized order entry which significantly reduces medical errors