About Southwest Memorial
Hospital
Originally opened to care for our community in 1914, today Southwest Memorial
Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital offering the latest in medical and
surgical technology, 24/7 emergency care, a vast array of out-patient medical
and wellness services, and much more. Serving the Four Corners area,
Southwest Memorial Hospital
is
staffed by almost 400 employees including highly trained and skilled physicians,
nurses, technicians, administrators, and support staff in a variety of
capacities.
Our hospital is an affiliate
of Southwest Health Systems, Inc. which operates as a not-for-profit
corporation and is governed by a ten-member Board of Directors. The Board
convenes on the fourth Tuesday of the each month and the public is invited to
attend the open portion of the meetings.
The Board of Directors
contracts with QHR for daily management of the organization. The Board and QHR
jointly appoint the hospital’s CEO and CFO who work at the pleasure of and are
accountable to the Board of Directors.
Each fall the Board of
Directors, Medical Staff leaders, and senior management engage in a
comprehensive planning process to reevaluate key goals and set strategy for the
coming years.
Mission
It is the mission of the Southwest Health System to provide high quality,
accessible healthcare for the people of Montezuma County and surrounding areas.
It is the goal of Southwest Health System to be the
healthcare provider of choice and to enhance the quality of health for the
people in Montezuma County and surrounding areas.
In carrying out the Mission and Vision of Southwest Health
system, we value the quality of health, respect for individuals and their
cultures, financial responsibility, and the act of striving to exceed the
expectations of our community.