Cathy Mundorf Appointed Bayhealth Cardiology Manager

Bayhealth Medical Center has named Cathy Mundorf, RRT, the new Cardiology Manager for Kent General Hospital and Milford Memorial Hospital. 

Mundorf was previously Cardiopulmonary Services Manager at Milford Memorial Hospital where she provided oversight for Cardiology Services and the Respiratory Care Department.  During her 11 years at Bayhealth, Mundorf has also served as Clinical Coordinator for Respiratory Care and as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.   

"Cathy's appointment to this newly developed role reinforces Bayhealth's commitment to quality patient care by providing a systemwide focus on our cardiology offerings.  Cathy is a valuable member of our cardiovascular team." said Louisa Phillips, RN, FACHE, Administrative Director of Operations for Bayhealth's Cardiovascular Service Line.

In her new role, Mundorf will have system responsibility for Cardiology Services, including Stress Testing, Echocardiography, Holter Monitoring and EKG.  Mundorf says her top priority will be further improving patient care and achieving accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography (ICAEL) for Bayhealth's Echo labs.

"An accreditation from ICAEL reaffirms that Bayhealth Medical Center is committed to providing the highest standards of patient care," said Mundorf.

Bayhealth Medical Center's mission is to improve the health status of all members of the Bayhealth community.  Central and Southern Delaware's largest healthcare system, Bayhealth is comprised of Kent General and Milford Memorial Hospitals, Middletown Medical Center and numerous satellite facilities.  Bayhealth was ranked Best in Delaware for Cardiac Surgery by HealthGrades 2009 and was recognized by J.D. Power and Associates for the third year for providing an "Outstanding Inpatient Experience."  Bayhealth is a technologically advanced not-for-profit healthcare system employing over 2,900 with a medical staff of 455 physicians.  Bayhealth is a member of the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Network and an affiliate of the University of Pennsylvania Health System - Penn Cardiac Care.  In the 2009 fiscal year, Bayhealth recorded 75,916 emergency department visits, 17,168 patients admitted to beds and 2,211 births.  Last year, as part of its mission, Bayhealth provided more than $33.6 million in unreimbursed care to patients.