Agreement to Assist in Seamless Enhancement of Patient Care Initiatives TROY, Mich., Sept. 22
TROY, Mich., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- CareTech Solutions, an information
technology (IT) services provider for hospitals and health systems, announced
today it has signed a comprehensive IT outsourcing agreement with Michigan's
Port Huron Hospital which includes an inpatient facility as well as community
health centers in the surrounding areas. Port Huron Hospital has continued to
deliver exceptional patient care for St. Clair and Sanilac Counties since its
founding in 1882.
"The ability of CareTech Solutions to focus on our hospital's specific
needs and provide IT capabilities unique to our environment were tremendously
important factors in our decision to choose CareTech to work alongside our
team," said Thomas DeFauw, president and chief executive officer of Port
Huron Hospital. "With CareTech's support, we will continue to provide the
Port Huron community with excellent patient care while being at the leading
edge of technological innovation."
Under the terms of the agreement, CareTech Solutions will assume
responsibility of providing Port Huron Hospital complete IT infrastructure
outsourcing, service desk, and support of the hospital's applications, data
center operations, desktop computing environment, network and
telecommunications over the next five years. In addition, CareTech will work
with the hospital to develop their information systems strategic plan to
sustain delivery of quality patient care and staff efficiencies.
"We are very pleased to be selected by Port Huron Hospital as their
provider for specialized healthcare IT services," said Jim Giordano, president
and chief executive officer of CareTech Solutions. "We look forward to
partnering with the hospital to achieve its IT goals and support its efforts
to provide more comprehensive and cost effective patient care throughout the
Port Huron community."
About Port Huron Hospital
Port Huron Hospital, established in 1882, is a 186-bed, not-for-profit
hospital that provides a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare
services to residents in St. Clair and Sanilac Counties. In addition to its
main campus in Port Huron, the hospital operates community health centers in
Marysville, Yale, Lexington and Capac. For more information about Port Huron
Hospital, please visit www.porthuronhospital.org.
About CareTech Solutions, Inc.
CareTech Solutions, Inc., an information technology services provider for
hospitals and health systems, is committed to creating value for clients
through customized, flexible solutions that contribute to improving patient
care while lowering healthcare costs. From implementing emerging technologies
to supporting day-to-day operations, CareTech offers clients expert services
across the entire patient data lifecycle.
Information Technology services - Web Services - CableCare(TM) structured
cabling and wiring
For more information, please visit www.caretechsolutions.com.
SOURCE CareTech Solutions, Inc.
