Wisconsin Heart and Vascular Institute is the primary cardiovascular physician practice offering services at the Meriter Heart Hospital. Our leadership takes many forms. First, several of our physicians have medical directorships at the hospital to help assure that the fast-paced growth in cardiovascular science is implemented promptly and efficiently at the Heart Hospital, assuring the community access to the best, most up-to-date care.
John Moses, MD Medical Director of Regional Cardiovascular Services, Meriter Hospital Adjunct Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services, Physicians Plus Insurance Corp.
Joseph A. Bellissimo, MD Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services; Meriter Hospital
E. Wayne Grogan, Jr., MD Medical Director of Electrophysiology; Meriter Hospital
David H. Lewis, MD Medical Director of Interventional Cardiology; Meriter Hospital
Making a difference in heart and vascular care
Also, the influence of our leadership has impacted many new programs and quality awards for the hospital. Examples include:
Programs
Wisconsin Heart & Vascular Institute was instrumental in pursuing the rigorous requirements for the development of the area’s first accredited Chest Pain Center
We were the impetus behind the hospital’s recognition as a Level 1 Cardiac Program
We make significant contributions to all cardiovascular programs and service lines at the Meriter Heart Hospital, including congestive heat failure (CHF), electrophysiology services, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) services and others.
Quality
The hospital has received numerous state and national awards that attest to quality care:
The Wisconsin Forward Governor's Award, the highest level awarded
Solucient Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospitals
VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence
American Heart Association "Get With the Guidelines" Recognition
About the Meriter Heart Hospital (adapted from meriter.com)
Years of research, planning and design came together in 2007 with the opening of the Meriter Heart Hospital, the first hospital of its kind in the region.
The Heart Hospital is a new concept in care for this area that showcases the latest technology and care teams that are among the best in the country.
The 33,000 square foot state-of-the-art "hospital within a hospital" is located on the 10th and 11th floors of Meriter Hospital. The facility has been thoughtfully designed around the needs of patients with cardiovascular diseases, those conditions that affect the heart and the network of blood vessels that carry blood to and from the heart.
Some of the heart hospital's notable features include:
45 private family-friendly patient rooms, all of which are equipped to handle patient-care needs from cardiac intensive care on arrival to stable discharge to home.
18 short-stay beds, in private rooms, adjacent to the procedure area to allow for efficient admission and discharge for patients who do not require an overnight stay.
Five state-of-the-art digital cardiac, vascular and electrophysiology procedure labs, with room to grow.
Direct elevator access to the emergency room, operating rooms, medical imaging and the helicopter landing pad.
EPIC electronic medical record system, which minimizes the need for patients to give the same information more than once.
State-of-the-art digital image management system, which enables physicians and others to view cardiac and other medical images on computers, both inside and outside the hospital.
A hands-free wireless communication system that allows nurses to be notified immediately about their patients' needs in a quiet environment that essentially eliminates overhead paging.
Sleeper sofas for family members, flat-panel televisions, and spectacular views of Madison and its lakes will add to the healing environment patients and families experience.
Related services include cardiac rehabilitation and preventive cardiology screenings, available through the Meriter Center for Health Promotion.
