SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – In recognition of  National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week, Regional West extends its appreciation to the building and grounds staff, facility managers, and engineers for all they do to maintain the hospital and clinics.

“Our Facilities staff members are the ones who make sure everything in the building runs smoothly for the comfort and safety of patients and staff−from fixing the plumbing, to adjusting the air conditioning, to making repairs, to plowing parking lots on snowy mornings, and more,” said Tim Osterholm, executive vice president and chief operating officer.

The Facilities Management staff is responsible for construction and maintenance of the medical center’s complex facilities, systems, and equipment. Regional West relies on the individuals and teams to effectively manage the building and grounds to provide a safe and comfortable environment of care.

Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff, Neb., is the parent company of Regional West Medical Center, a 188‐bed regional referral center and one of three Level II Trauma Centers in the state. As the region’s only tertiary referral medical center, Regional West offers care that spans more than 32 medical specialties provided by over 28 physician clinics. With nearly 300 in‐network providers, and 2,000 employees, Regional West provides comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming.