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==Merger==
==Merger==
The hospital's Board of Directors has been exploring the possibility of merging with another healthcare provider since 2008. The Board of Directors unanimously agreed to become Sentara's 10th hospital. One stated reason to merge is to become more efficient and to better navigate the effects of health-care reform<ref name="merger-mjh">{{cite web|title=Martha Jefferson - Sentara Health Care|url=http://www.marthajefferson.org/sentara-healthcare.php|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=September 29, 2010|accessdate=September 30, 2010}}</ref>. It is expected the transition will take six months<ref name="dp"></ref>.  The merger is part of a nationwide trend of independent hospitals being consolidated to save money. For instance, it is believed that Martha Jefferson could save up to $6 million in purchasing costs by using Sentara's procurement system<ref>{{cite-progress|title=MJH-Sentara merger a sign of the times|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/16/mjh-sentara-merger-sign-times-ar-567775/|author=McGregor McCance|pageno=|printdate=October 15, 2010|publishdate=|accessdate=October 18, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>.
The hospital's Board of Directors has been exploring the possibility of merging with another healthcare provider since 2008. The Board of Directors unanimously agreed to become Sentara's 10th hospital. One stated reason to merge is to become more efficient and to better navigate the effects of health-care reform<ref name="merger-mjh">{{cite web|title=Martha Jefferson - Sentara Health Care|url=http://www.marthajefferson.org/sentara-healthcare.php|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=September 29, 2010|accessdate=September 30, 2010}}</ref>. It is expected the transition will take six months<ref name="dp"></ref>.  The merger is part of a nationwide trend of independent hospitals being consolidated to save money. For instance, it is believed that Martha Jefferson could save up to $6 million in purchasing costs by using Sentara's procurement system<ref>{{cite-progress|title=MJH-Sentara merger a sign of the times|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/16/mjh-sentara-merger-sign-times-ar-567775/|author=McGregor McCance|pageno=|printdate=October 15, 2010|publishdate=|accessdate=October 18, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>.
As part of the merger, the size of the hospital's board of directors will shrink from 12 to 9, and 3 of the members will be from Sentara's board. <ref>{{cite-cville|title=Martha Jefferson addresses merger concerns|url=http://www.c-ville.com/index.php?cat=141404064435450&ShowArticle_ID=12682803113557986|author=Chiara Canzi|pageno=|printno=|printdate=March 29, 2011|publishdate=March 29, 2011|accessdate=March 29, 2011}}</ref>


==Locations==
==Locations==

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Martha Jefferson Hospital is a not-for-profit health care organization that is currently transitioning from facilities in the City of Charlottesville to the Pantops area of Albemarle County. The hospital is currently the second largest employer in the City of Charlottesville.[citation needed] In September 2010 it was announced the hospital would merge with Sentara Healthcare of Norfolk, but would retain its own name[1].


History

Martha Jefferson Hospital circa 1970

Martha Jefferson Hospital was organized September 24, 1903 and its doors officially opened July 11, 1904. The hospital is named in honor of Thomas Jefferson's daughter, Martha, and in deference to W.M. Randolph, one of the hospital's founders who was the great-grandson of Martha Jefferson Randolph.[2]

Merger

The hospital's Board of Directors has been exploring the possibility of merging with another healthcare provider since 2008. The Board of Directors unanimously agreed to become Sentara's 10th hospital. One stated reason to merge is to become more efficient and to better navigate the effects of health-care reform[3]. It is expected the transition will take six months[1]. The merger is part of a nationwide trend of independent hospitals being consolidated to save money. For instance, it is believed that Martha Jefferson could save up to $6 million in purchasing costs by using Sentara's procurement system[4].


As part of the merger, the size of the hospital's board of directors will shrink from 12 to 9, and 3 of the members will be from Sentara's board. [5]

Locations

East High Street

The original hospital was located on East High Street.[2]

Patterson Wing

In December 1929 the hospital was moved to a new building known as the Patterson Wing with a bed capacity of 50. It was named in honor of donors Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Patterson.[2] The wing one of Charlottesville's individually protected properties[6]

Rucker Wing

In 1954, the capacity of the hospital was increased to 112 beds with the addition of the Rucker Wing named in honor of Mr. J.W. Rucker.[2]

In 1964, additional beds were added at Martha Jefferson Hospital bringing the total beds to 136, its capacity as of 1970.[2]

Moving to Pantops

The new Martha Jefferson Hospital has been designed by Kahler Slater Architects and is being constructed by Mortenson Construction.

The hospital's official move-in day to Peter Jefferson Place will be August 28, 2011. Hospital officials will receive a certificate of occupancy on June 1, 2011[7].

Future of original campus

The firm Octagon Partners has purchased the original campus and plans to develop it[8]. Octagon will take possession of the building no later than January 1, 2012[9]. Octagon will likely focus on commercial development rather than residential[10].


The hospital had originally hired Crosland Development, but that company opted out due to the ongoing economic downturn[11]. Recent reports suggest the development may happen on an incremental basis rather than being done all at once[12].

The hospital is also selling several properties adjacent to the main hospital. [13]

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Web. Martha Jefferson to merge with Sentara, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, September 30, 2010, retrieved September 30, 2010.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Martha Jefferson Hospital. Welcome to Martha Jefferson Hospital. Cleveland, TN: Martha Jefferson Hospital, 1970. Print.
  3. Web. Martha Jefferson - Sentara Health Care, September 29, 2010, retrieved September 30, 2010.
  4. Web. MJH-Sentara merger a sign of the times, McGregor McCance, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, retrieved October 18, 2010.
  5. Web. Martha Jefferson addresses merger concerns, Chiara Canzi, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, March 29, 2011, retrieved March 29, 2011. Print. March 29, 2011 .
  6. "Charlottesville : Architectural Design Control District and Individually Protected Property Information." Charlottesville : Home. Web. 16 Aug. 2010. <http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=812>.
  7. "Martha Jefferson announces location’s opening day." Daily Progress [Charlottesville] 29 Mar. 2010: n. pag. Daily Progress. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
  8. Web. Done deal: Martha Jefferson facility sold, Rachana Dixit, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, September 23, 2010, retrieved September 23, 2010.
  9. Web. Martha Jefferson Hospital Announces Sale of Locust Avenue Property, Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, VA, September 23, 2010, retrieved September 24, 2010.
  10. Web. Martha Jefferson Downtown location sold to local developer, Chiara Canzi, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, retrieved September 28, 2010.
  11. Canzi, Chiara. "C-Ville: Development - Martha Jefferson Hospital Looks for New Developer." C-VILLE Charlottesville's News & Arts Weekly | Charlottesville VA News Music Culture Dining. 20 Apr. 2010. Web. 20 Apr. 2010. <http://www.c-ville.com/index.php?cat=141404064435450&ShowArticle_ID=11801904102913158>.
  12. Dixit, Rachana. "Party Eyeing Downtown Martha Jefferson Site | Daily Progress." Home | Daily Progress. 14 Aug. 2010. Web. 16 Aug. 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/aug/14/party-eyeing-downtown-martha-jefferson-site-ar-426711/>.
  13. Web. CB Richard Ellis - MJHDowntown Portfolio, retrieved February 23, 2011.

External Links

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