UCI Health – Lakewood explained

UCI Health – Lakewood
Org/Group:UC Irvine Health
Location:3700 East South Street
Region:Lakewood
State:California
Country:United States
Coordinates:33.8602°N -118.1486°W
Healthcare:Private hospital
Funding:For-profit hospital
Type:General hospital
Emergency:Yes
Affiliation:University of California, Irvine
Beds:172[1]
Former-Names:Lakewood Regional Medical Center

UCI Health – Lakewood is a for-profit hospital in Lakewood, California, United States. It was formerly owned by health care provider Tenet Healthcare and is now owned by UC Irvine Health.

History

In late April 2010, B. Joseph Badalian was appointed as CEO of Lakewood Regional Medical Center by Tenet Healthcare.[2] [3] [4]

In late January 2011, Lakewood Regional Medical Center started to allow its patients to schedule an appointment online to see a physician at its emergency department with InQuickER.[5] [6] [7]

In late December 2012, Lakewood Regional Medical Center was dropped by Health Net, after Tenet Healthcare wanted a higher reimbursement rate.[8] [9]

On January 20, 2014, Ron Galonsky became CEO of Lakewood Regional Medical Center.[10] [11]

In late October 2020, employees belonging to SEIU United Healthcare Workers West threatened a 1-day strike at the hospital due to COVID-19 safety measures.[12] [13]

On January 1, 2021, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services announced that Lakewood Regional Medical Center would be getting help from the United States Army Corps of Engineers, [14] [15] the hospital officially received help one day later.[16] They evaluated and upgraded the oxygen system which was overtaxed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[17] [18]

In late August 2021, caregivers approved a new contract for hire pay and benefits, ending their strike.[19] [20] [21]

On February 1, 2024, UCI Health, part of the University of California, Irvine agreed to purchase Lakewood Regional Medical Center from Tenet Healthcare.[22] [23] [24] On March 27, UCI Health officially took over the management of Lake Regional Medical Center[25] [26] [27] and rebranded it to UCI Health - Lakewood.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: UCI Health to acquire four hospitals in Orange County four $1B. February 6, 2024. The Real Deal. September 28, 2024.
  2. Web site: Tenet Announces New CEO at Lakewood (Calif.) Regional Medical Center. April 27, 2010. Becker's Hospital Review. September 27, 2024.
  3. Web site: Badalian named CEO at Lakewood Regional. Galloro. Vince. April 28, 2010. Modern Healthcare. subscription. September 27, 2024.
  4. Web site: Tenet Announces Lakewood Regional Medical Center Appoints New Hospital CEO. May 25, 2010. FIERCE Healthcare. September 27, 2024.
  5. Web site: Lakewood Hospital Begins Taking Reservations For Emergency Room Care. January 27, 2011. KCAL-TV. September 27, 2024.
  6. Web site: Making an appointment for the emergency room a growing trend. Hennessy-Fiske. Molly. January 30, 2011. Los Angeles Times. September 27, 2024.
  7. Web site: Lakewood hospital taking ER reservations. Pierce. Eric. February 3, 2011. The Downey Patriot. September 27, 2024.
  8. Web site: Health Net Ends Contracts with Area Tenet Hospitals. Crowe. Deborah. December 27, 2012. Los Angeles Business Journal. September 13, 2024.
  9. Web site: Health Net Ends Contracts with 6 Tenet Hospitals in California. Warnie. Melodie. December 27, 2012. The Wall Street Journal. subscription. September 13, 2024.
  10. Web site: Lakewood Regional Medical Center Selects Ron Galonsky as CEO. January 21, 2014. Becker's Hospital Review. September 27, 2024.
  11. Web site: Lakewood Regional names Galonsky CEO. Landen. Rachel. January 27, 2014. Modern Healthcare. subscription. September 27, 2024.
  12. Web site: Tenet Healthcare workers threaten 1-day strike over COVID safety measures. Smith. Kevin. October 27, 2020. Los Angeles Daily News. September 30, 2024.
  13. Web site: UPDATE: Some Tenet Health workers threaten to strike over COVID-19 safety measures. October 28, 2020. KSBY. September 30, 2024.
  14. Web site: Army Corps Of Engineers Deploying To 6 LA County Hospitals. January 1, 2021. KCAL-TV. September 30, 2024.
  15. Web site: California to deploy US Army Corps engineers to LA hospitals to upgrade oxygen deliveries. January 1, 2021. KTXL. September 30, 2024.
  16. Web site: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers deployed to LA hospitals to upgrade oxygen delivery systems. January 5, 2021. KGET-TV. September 30, 2024.
  17. Web site: Amid 'viral tsunami,' Army Corps of Engineers will aid L.A. hospitals facing oxygen problems. January 1, 2021. Los Angeles Times. September 30, 2024.
  18. Web site: Six overtaxed Los Angeles County hospitals to get Army engineer's help. Green. Nick. January 1, 2021. Los Angeles Daily News. September 30, 2024.
  19. Web site: Workers ratify labor contracts at three Southern California hospitals. Smith. Kevin. August 30, 2021. The Orange County Register. subscription. September 17, 2024.
  20. Web site: Caregivers at three California Tenet Healthcare hospitals approve double-digit pay raises in new contracts. Lagasse. Jeff. August 31, 2021. Healthcare Finance. September 17, 2024.
  21. Web site: Healthcare Workers Ratify Contracts at Three Tenet Hospitals in California. Maddox. Will. September 2, 2021. D Magazine. September 17, 2024.
  22. Web site: Tenet Healthare to sell 4 hospitals to UCI Health. Desilva. Hayley. 2024-02-01. Modern Healthcare. subscription. 2024-04-12.
  23. Web site: Tenet Healthcare sells four California hospitals for $975 million. Wolf. Marin. 2024-02-01. The Dallas Morning News. subscription. 2024-04-12.
  24. Web site: UCI Health to Acquire Four Southern California Hospitals From Tenet. 2024-02-08. Los Angeles Times. 2024-04-12.
  25. Web site: Tenet Healthcare complets sale of 4 hospitals to UCI Health. Desilva. Hayley. 2024-03-27. Modern Healthcare. subscription. 2024-04-12.
  26. Web site: UCI Health Closes $975M Acquisition of 4 Tenet Hospitals. Yoshida. Yuika. 2024-03-27. Orange County Business Journal. subscription. 2024-04-12.
  27. Web site: UCI Health acquires four community hospitals, including Fountain Valley Regional. Szabo. Matt. 2024-03-27. Los Angeles Times. 2024-04-12.

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