Sevier Valley Hospital is a not‑for‑profit community hospital located in Richfield, Utah, United States. It provides acute‑care services to the residents of Sevier County and the surrounding Sevier Valley region.
Location and Service Area
- Address: 1010 South Main Street, Richfield, UT 84701, USA.
- The hospital serves a largely rural population in central Utah, functioning as the primary inpatient and emergency‑care provider for Sevier County.
Facility Characteristics
- Bed capacity: Approximately 25 inpatient beds (as reported by state health department data).
- Accreditation: Licensed and accredited by the Joint Commission, meeting nationally recognized standards for patient safety and quality of care.
- Services: Offers emergency department care, general medical‑surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, obstetrics‑gynecology, and outpatient clinics. Specialized services such as cardiology, orthopedics, and rehabilitation are provided either on‑site or through referral arrangements with larger regional medical centers.
Governance and Ownership
- Operated by the Sevier Valley Health System, a nonprofit health organization that also manages affiliated long‑term‑care and outpatient facilities in the region.
- The hospital’s governing board comprises community members appointed in accordance with Utah state nonprofit governance statutes.
History
- Established in the early 1970s (1972) to address a growing need for local medical services in a sparsely populated area.
- Since its founding, the hospital has undergone several expansions, including the addition of a modern emergency department, upgraded surgical suites, and expanded diagnostic imaging capabilities.
Affiliations and Partnerships
- Participates in regional health networks for patient referral and specialist support, facilitating transfers to larger tertiary hospitals when needed.
- Engages in community health initiatives, including preventive health screenings, health education programs, and partnerships with local public health agencies.
Funding and Insurance
- Receives reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and a range of private health insurers.
- Also benefits from charitable contributions, community fundraising, and federal or state grant programs aimed at supporting rural health care delivery.
Community Role
- Functions as a major employer in Richfield and contributes to the local economy.
- Provides health outreach programs, such as mobile clinics and health fairs, to improve access to preventive care for underserved populations in the valley.
Regulatory and Quality Oversight
- Subject to regular inspections by the Utah Department of Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Publishes quality metrics in accordance with state reporting requirements, including patient satisfaction scores and clinical outcome data.
All information presented is derived from publicly available records, official hospital publications, and state health department data.
