Building Momentum: A Message from the President

“What keeps you up at night?” this is one of the most thought-provoking questions posed to hospital CEOs in recent years. Though the state of the economy has paralyzed some healthcare organizations, for us it is about moving forward even in the face of tough economic times.

On the broadest of measures, the leadership of Shore Memorial is fully engaged in managing our forward momentum. Creating access to quality services, aligning hospital and physician needs, investing wisely in facilities and programs, and exceeding the expectations of our patients and our community are all elements that must be constantly balanced in order to remain a trusted and viable healthcare organization.

Even amid the constant push and pull of these elements, I take comfort knowing that Shore Memorial engages the talents and teamwork of the best and brightest people in the industry. Our team of physicians, nurses, technologists, managers, financial experts, Board of Trustees and our affiliates in Philadelphia all work together to assure you have access to the best healthcare resources whenever you may need them.

Independent market research by The Melior Group confirms that Shore Memorial is the preferred hospital among Atlantic and Cape May County residents. The professional community has also taken notice of Shore Memorial. Two recent surveys by The Joint Commission—the nation's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare—reaccredited the hospital as a whole, and accredited Shore Memorial’s Lumbar and Cervical Spine Surgery programs in recognition of the hospital’s strict adherence to quality standards. In fact, Shore Memorial’s Neurosurgical Spine Program is one of only three hospitals in the nation to receive this accolade.

The team at Shore Memorial is focused on what’s next. So rest assured, the people who make Shore Memorial such an extraordinary place to give and receive care are moving forward to plan, build and deliver a healthcare system that reflects what you want in a healthcare system: quality, service, efficiency, compassion and value. Our momentum is working for you.

Albert L. Gutierrez, FACHE, MBA, RT(R) President and CEO