Comments on: Atmore Hospital To Be Managed By Infirmary Health; Baptist Out http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/atmore-hospital-to-be-managed-by-infirmary-health-baptist-out Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:25:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: BamaGirl2011 http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/atmore-hospital-to-be-managed-by-infirmary-health-baptist-out/comment-page-1#comment-278756 BamaGirl2011 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 09:35:03 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=189160#comment-278756 Almost three years ago I was taken from acute care to the ER and saw by a Doctor I cant remember. I was immediately flown by LifeFlight to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola and stayed there 2 months and sent to the Mayo clinic for a month and back to Baptist for another month. If It were not for the the Doctors and nurses in the ER at ACH I would not be here. I had went into End Stage Renal Failure and this was diagnosed by a hometown Doctor who saw the need for immediate help from and acute care facility. I will forever be in debt to ACH. Almost three years ago I was taken from acute care to the ER and saw by a Doctor I cant remember. I was immediately flown by LifeFlight to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola and stayed there 2 months and sent to the Mayo clinic for a month and back to Baptist for another month. If It were not for the the Doctors and nurses in the ER at ACH I would not be here. I had went into End Stage Renal Failure and this was diagnosed by a hometown Doctor who saw the need for immediate help from and acute care facility. I will forever be in debt to ACH.

]]> By: brenda http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/atmore-hospital-to-be-managed-by-infirmary-health-baptist-out/comment-page-1#comment-278737 brenda Tue, 02 Sep 2014 20:54:43 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=189160#comment-278737 Comments sometimes are harsh. I will say this about Atmore as an x employee. I've grown to know most of the nurses and other staff very well. 90% of them are true and caring people and yes its hard to run a facility on small funds. I myself had issues which at the time I was on duty and had the absolute best care from the staff that treated me. I've gone through a lot and loved my job and gave the best work ethics possible not all are accepting of it but most were. The above comment is right it is the people and no matter the name on the sign once inside it all about you and the workers and the one who care. I was dismissed recently it was a complete shock and no no one stood up for me its all about a right to work state and if the company wants to get rid of you its not hard to do so. But let me stand up for what I believe in and the for a small facility it takes better care of patients than you know and others are right they work hard stay late and go home to take care of a family. I loved the people there saw their work and shared their moments in distress, but I will stand up for them in a heart beat. No one can determine how things effect others unless you walk in their steps so be careful and note that if more of you promoted the hospital rather than give out negative comments things might be better in your life. Changes will more than likely come that's true but be careful what you say it could happen to you. I'm standing up for you Atmore Community Hospital and Thanks for all you have done for me. Comments sometimes are harsh. I will say this about Atmore as an x employee.
I’ve grown to know most of the nurses and other staff very well. 90% of them are true and caring people and yes its hard to run a facility on small funds. I myself had issues which at the time I was on duty and had the absolute best care from the staff that treated me. I’ve gone through a lot and loved my job and gave the best work ethics possible not all are accepting of it but most were. The above comment is right it is the people and no matter the name on the sign once inside it all about you and the workers and the one who care. I was dismissed recently it was a complete shock and no no one stood up for me its all about a right to work state and if the company wants to get rid of you its not hard to do so. But let me stand up for what I believe in and the for a small facility it takes better care of patients than you know and others are right they work hard stay late and go home to take care of a family. I loved the people there saw their work and shared their moments in distress, but I will stand up for them in a heart beat. No one can determine how things effect others unless you walk in their steps so be careful and note that if more of you promoted the hospital rather than give out negative comments things might be better in your life. Changes will more than likely come that’s true but be careful what you say it could happen to you. I’m standing up for you Atmore Community Hospital and Thanks for all you have done for me.

]]> By: michael http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/atmore-hospital-to-be-managed-by-infirmary-health-baptist-out/comment-page-1#comment-278703 michael Tue, 02 Sep 2014 13:31:37 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=189160#comment-278703 Looking at the comments from all about the change of name in Atmore for the hospital. First look at the hospital only the name Baptist is on the sign then look for improvements that hasn't been made to the hospital... The hospital doesn't make enough money to stay in the green and Baptist isn't going to put money in a facility that doesn't make money. Jay Hospital must be a write off because there isn't enough patients there to make money has to be more going out than coming in. I've read these pros and cons but get real its the employees that really make the difference. If they have good communication skills with the Administrative staff that's one thing, but when you get to gossip and rumors among the staff that not only hurts the people they are talking about but the facility itself. For many years there have been so many things that people are not accounted for and there are one who may fear others. I will say inside Atmore hospital there are good nursing staff and so many that need to be replaced and show through their personalities that they think they are above everyone else. One thing I will say is I don't see any pats on shoulders to employees that deserve them and many who feel if one of the people in their department speak up they get tagged as trouble makers. Who do you blame start at the front. Administration staff should be the back bone of the facility and stand up for the employees that show their pride in their work and their work ethics that shine through. It doesn't happen if so very few times. The outside of any facility can look inviting but once you step in its a whole different ballgame. Believe me anyone can tell the difference you cannot change how the staff personalities come across you see it and feel it. Very few in Atmore hospital have that quality and the others are like a snake better watch and see who bites. I pray for the Infirmary to have good judgment of the employees and seek a better staff for improving the hospital really dig in deep and get rid of the fakes and snakes. Looking at the comments from all about the change of name in Atmore for the hospital. First look at the hospital only the name Baptist is on the sign then look for improvements that hasn’t been made to the hospital… The hospital doesn’t make enough money to stay in the green and Baptist isn’t going to put money in a facility that doesn’t make money. Jay Hospital must be a write off because there isn’t enough patients there to make money has to be more going out than coming in. I’ve read these pros and cons but get real its the employees that really make the difference. If they have good communication skills with the Administrative staff that’s one thing, but when you get to gossip and rumors among the staff that not only hurts the people they are talking about but the facility itself. For many years there have been so many things that people are not accounted for and there are one who may fear others. I will say inside Atmore hospital there are good nursing staff and so many that need to be replaced and show through their personalities that they think they are above everyone else. One thing I will say is I don’t see any pats on shoulders to employees that deserve them and many who feel if one of the people in their department speak up they get tagged as trouble makers. Who do you blame start at the front. Administration staff should be the back bone of the facility and stand up for the employees that show their pride in their work and their
work ethics that shine through. It doesn’t happen if so very few times. The outside of any facility can look inviting but once you step in its a whole different ballgame. Believe me anyone can tell the difference you cannot change how the staff personalities come across you see it and feel it. Very few in Atmore hospital have that quality and the others are like a snake better watch and see who bites. I pray for the Infirmary to have good judgment of the employees and seek a better staff for improving the hospital really dig in deep and get rid of the fakes and snakes.

]]> By: Tigers http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/atmore-hospital-to-be-managed-by-infirmary-health-baptist-out/comment-page-1#comment-278683 Tigers Tue, 02 Sep 2014 04:11:18 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=189160#comment-278683 I think Mobile Imformary taking over is a great thing. I have had several complaints about thet hospital several times and never get answers. Just a bit ago I had a relative that was in a room upstairs and we had several issues I finally spoke to the icu manager upstairs and then when she did not take care of the issue and was rude about it I went to the director there and again no answers. Those 2 need to be replaced. I have called several times to get answers and no one will give me one. In my opinion they are all cold hearted and I hope mobile will get some new people. I think Mobile Imformary taking over is a great thing. I have had several complaints about thet hospital several times and never get answers. Just a bit ago I had a relative that was in a room upstairs and we had several issues I finally spoke to the icu manager upstairs and then when she did not take care of the issue and was rude about it I went to the director there and again no answers. Those 2 need to be replaced. I have called several times to get answers and no one will give me one. In my opinion they are all cold hearted and I hope mobile will get some new people.

]]> By: R.Rochester http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/atmore-hospital-to-be-managed-by-infirmary-health-baptist-out/comment-page-1#comment-278679 R.Rochester Tue, 02 Sep 2014 02:01:20 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=189160#comment-278679 Hospitals in Alabama are struggling thanks to the corrupt government we have in Montgomery. Bentley and his crew haven't provided the support needed to keep rural hospitals alive and well. Hospitals in Alabama are struggling thanks to the corrupt government we have in Montgomery. Bentley and his crew haven’t provided the support needed to keep rural hospitals alive and well.

]]> By: In need http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/atmore-hospital-to-be-managed-by-infirmary-health-baptist-out/comment-page-1#comment-278669 In need Mon, 01 Sep 2014 21:48:21 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=189160#comment-278669 I can say that I have been to ER at ACH as well and had great care. It was about 3 Months ago and the ER manager was the nurse taking care of me. She kept me updated on progress explained everything and was very nice and friendly. I understand some people have to wait and I did have to wait for about an hour but when I got to the back it was a very pleasant experience. Every Hospital has issues but let's hope that mobile infirmary still keeps Atmore the small Community hospital like it should I can say that I have been to ER at ACH as well and had great care. It was about 3
Months ago and the ER manager was the nurse taking care of me. She kept me updated on progress explained everything and was very nice and friendly. I understand some people have to wait and I did have to wait for about an hour but when I got to the back it was a very pleasant experience. Every Hospital has issues but let’s hope that mobile infirmary still keeps Atmore the small
Community hospital like it should

]]> By: Current employee http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/atmore-hospital-to-be-managed-by-infirmary-health-baptist-out/comment-page-1#comment-278643 Current employee Mon, 01 Sep 2014 15:37:18 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=189160#comment-278643 Not all employees at ACH are part of a click as stated earlier. Some are extremely hard working and caring employees. They understand why they are there and that is to provide the best service they can with extremely limited funding. They beg and borrow to do everything they can for the patients and facility. Many employees are passionate about improving the service and condition of the hospital. How do I know this because I'm a current employee at ACH and I spend many hours thinking of ways we can improve the overall experience for our patients. Not all employees at ACH are part of a click as stated earlier. Some are extremely hard working and caring employees. They understand why they are there and that is to provide the best service they can with extremely limited funding. They beg and borrow to do everything they can for the patients and facility. Many employees are passionate about improving the service and condition of the hospital. How do I know this because I’m a current employee at ACH and I spend many hours thinking of ways we can improve the overall experience for our patients.

]]> By: ACH employee http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/atmore-hospital-to-be-managed-by-infirmary-health-baptist-out/comment-page-1#comment-278641 ACH employee Mon, 01 Sep 2014 15:16:20 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=189160#comment-278641 tamaratiger, If u only knew.....We deal with a very high level of stress on a daily basis. When u have more than 5 patients, somebody does not receive the care they feel they need. Not to excuse bad attitudes from the nursing staff, but maybe try to understand it from their point of view. There are a LOT of really great people that choose to make ACH their home. Extra shifts are pulled at a moments notice with no complaints, snacks are sometimes provided to patients out of the nurses own pocket, family members are taken care of with cots/blankets/coffee, the list is as varied as the nurses. While it true, that at our facility, as well as every other hospital in the world, there are times when the staff will vent. If you happen to overhear it, I'm sorry. There is a reason that when nurses leave for "greener pastures", a lot of them come home to us. We love the sense of home and family that ACH provides. tamaratiger, If u only knew…..We deal with a very high level of stress on a daily basis. When u have more than 5 patients, somebody does not receive the care they feel they need. Not to excuse bad attitudes from the nursing staff, but maybe try to understand it from their point of view. There are a LOT of really great people that choose to make ACH their home. Extra shifts are pulled at a moments notice with no complaints, snacks are sometimes provided to patients out of the nurses own pocket, family members are taken care of with cots/blankets/coffee, the list is as varied as the nurses. While it true, that at our facility, as well as every other hospital in the world, there are times when the staff will vent. If you happen to overhear it, I’m sorry. There is a reason that when nurses leave for “greener pastures”, a lot of them come home to us. We love the sense of home and family that ACH provides.

]]> By: CW http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/atmore-hospital-to-be-managed-by-infirmary-health-baptist-out/comment-page-1#comment-278570 CW Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:31:09 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=189160#comment-278570 >"Any hospital connected to MOBILE is a NO for me! Don’t like Mobile! I just bypass Atmore Hospital all together and go straight to Pensacola.<" ^ This is the silliest thing I've ever heard. Mobile Infirmary is one of the best hospitals in the region without going to Birmingham. I had surgery there a few years ago which required an overnight stay and I had no complaints whatsoever. I really do hope the ER administrator here gets her walking papers, they need to bring in someone from Mobile who knows how to do their job correctly! >”Any hospital connected to MOBILE is a NO for me! Don’t like Mobile! I just bypass Atmore Hospital all together and go straight to Pensacola.<"

^ This is the silliest thing I've ever heard. Mobile Infirmary is one of the best hospitals in the region without going to Birmingham. I had surgery there a few years ago which required an overnight stay and I had no complaints whatsoever. I really do hope the ER administrator here gets her walking papers, they need to bring in someone from Mobile who knows how to do their job correctly!

]]> By: rena http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/atmore-hospital-to-be-managed-by-infirmary-health-baptist-out/comment-page-1#comment-278500 rena Sat, 30 Aug 2014 21:29:06 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=189160#comment-278500 Like all hospitals good or bad its the people who make the difference. Nothing is about what work you do or how well you do it. In Atmore its who you are friends with. Good people come and go its not who's name is on the sign but the care of the people inside. I have been there many times in ER and upstairs with a family member. You can hear who did what when and where just by listening in the hallway. Nurses that sit at the desk when the elevator opens don't even look up. The ER was a more pleasant experience the Dr.wasn't a town doctor and the nurse was fantastic, but you don't have caring nurses upstairs anymore use to be most are gone even the ones left wouldn't give you time of day. People it starts from the admin staff and how they are in touch with the people. If these people don't have a come to Jesus meeting soon when the infirmary takes over they better have a cushion to sit on. This hospital needs a good housecleaning from admin to all. Wish the infirmary had the chance to sit for a while and watch how their loved one was treated and employees treated by their superiors. They may have changed their mind. Like all hospitals good or bad its the people who make the difference. Nothing is about what work you do or how well you do it. In Atmore its who you are friends with. Good people come and go its not who’s name is on the sign but the care of the people inside. I have been there many times in ER and upstairs with a family member. You can hear who did what when and where just by listening in the hallway. Nurses that sit at the desk when the elevator opens don’t even look up. The ER was a more pleasant experience the Dr.wasn’t a town doctor and the nurse was fantastic, but you don’t have caring nurses upstairs anymore use to be most are gone even the ones left wouldn’t give you time of day. People it starts from the admin staff and how they are in touch with the people. If these people don’t have a come to Jesus meeting soon when the infirmary takes over they better have a cushion to sit on. This hospital needs a good housecleaning from admin to all. Wish the infirmary had the chance to sit for a while and watch how their loved one was treated and employees treated by their superiors. They may have changed their mind.

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