$47.0M in expenses

Fort Loudoun Medical Center ("Loudoun") has been located in Lenoir City, Tennessee, since 2004, after serving the area from a previous location in Loudon County for many years.SERVICELoudoun is known for quality and safety and has earned accolades for top performance on core measures for inpatient care. The medical center is in the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide in the prevention of hospital-acquired infections. The medical center is certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. As part of Covenant Health's stroke hospital network, Fort Loudoun Medical Center provides rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke. In 2024 Fort Loudoun received a Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.Loudoun was recognized by The Leapfrog Group in the spring and fall of 2024 with "A" grades for patient safety measures. In 2024, the hospital was also recognized with a 5-star overall hospital quality rating by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Tennessee Hospital Association awarded Loudoun two Zero Harm Awards in 2024, recognizing zero healthcare-associated infections hospital-wide for CAUTIs (catheter-associated urinary tract infections) and in the Critical Care Unit for CLABSIs (central line-associated bloodstream infections). In 2024 the hospital saw 70,466 patients. Of these, 68,440 were outpatients and 2,026 were inpatients with an average length-of-stay of 4.09 days. PUTTING PATIENTS FIRSTLoudoun Descriptive Highlights - 87,000-square-foot facility, with an adjacent two-story medical office building - 50 beds - State-of-the-art imaging: X-Ray, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer screening. The hospital's Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) allows for digital capture, storage and transmission of medical images. - Emergency department with 12 private suites, open 24/7, 365 days a year - Surgical suites for endoscopy and gastrointestinal procedures; ear, nose and throat; gynecology; ophthalmology; orthopedic; podiatry; pulmonology, and general non-invasive procedures - Women's Imaging department offers mammography, ultrasound and bone density testing - Central registration area - Spacious private and semi-private rooms - Helipad for emergency transportation - Physicians representing various medical specialties provide a growing community with increased access to convenient, local care.IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH BETTER HEALTHThe hospital staff works with community partners such as the school system, local support groups, retirement communities, and senior centers to provide relevant education on topics such as recognizing the signs of a stroke, the importance of having a primary care physician, and other health-related topics. In addition, Loudoun hosts a monthly stroke support group. The medical center also offers a pulmonary rehabilitation program that addresses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and post-COVID syndrome. As part of improving the quality of life through better health, Loudoun is enhancing access to care through the construction of an advanced medical wing that will house additional patient rooms, an 11-bed Intensive Care/Intermediate Care unit, and respiratory and rehabilitation therapy. The project will also expand Emergency Department capacity to meet the needs of the growing community. Construction was underway throughout 2024, with an anticipated opening later in 2025. In 2024 staffing initiatives such as the implementation of Patient Care support Assistants and recruitment of RNs have improved the efficiency of emergency care for patients. The hospital also established an "Eyes of the Consumer" council composed of staff members, physicians and community members who make recommendations to improve hospital processes, including access to care. COVENANT HEALTH Loudoun is a member of Covenant Health. Covenant Health is a community-owned, clinically integrated healthcare enterprise dedicated to being the region's premier healthcare network through service, community, and innovation. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our region through better health. Covenant Health provides patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence and strives to be the first and best choice for the communities we serve. Established in 1996 by the consolidation of Fort Sanders Health System, Knoxville, Tennessee, and MMC HealthCare System in Oak Ridge, Covenant Health is governed by a voluntary board of directors composed of community leaders and medical professionals. With more than 11,000 employees, affiliated physicians and volunteers, Covenant Health is the Knoxville area's largest employer and has been named a top employer by Forbes and Becker's Hospital Review. Covenant Health serves a 25-county area and includes nine acute care hospitals in East Tennessee: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, Fort Loudoun Medical Center in Lenoir City, LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown, Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell and Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. It also includes Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center. Peninsula provides behavioral health services at an inpatient hospital in Blount County and at outpatient locations in Knox, Blount, Loudon, and Sevier counties. The health system includes Covenant Medical Group, which serves patients at more than 90 office and clinic locations. CMG providers include primary care physicians and specialists in areas such as cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, surgery, and other medical specialties. Covenant Health employs nearly 450 physicians and advanced practice clinicians throughout East Tennessee. Affiliated organizations include Thompson Cancer Survival Center, Thompson Oncology Group, Fortress Corporation and Subsidiaries, Covenant HomeCare, and Fort Sanders Perinatal Center. Covenant Health also operates Thompson Proton Center and offers innovative services such as Advanced Care at Home. Philanthropic organizations include Covenant Health Foundation and Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation in Knoxville, Methodist Medical Center Foundation in Oak Ridge, Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation in Sevierville, and Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Foundation in Morristown. Funds raised by the foundations provide services, equipment and other resources to enhance patient care.Loudoun, as a member of Covenant Health, benefits from collaboration among all affiliated organizations to promote quality, patient safety, and excellence in delivering care.