Tax-credit program brings 80 new beds to Guam hospital
By Pacific Island Times News Staff
Guam Memorial Hospital has replaced its old beds with 80 brand-new Stryker hospital beds, courtesy of a $1 million contribution from the Core Tech Foundation through the medical-equipment tax-credit program.
The program was established by Public Law 35-138 to encourage private-sector contributions toward essential medical equipment for GMH in exchange for tax credits.
Managed by the Guam Economic Development Authority, the program creates opportunities for businesses to directly support improvements in public healthcare.
The new beds arrived in phases last week, with the final deliveries completed on Nov. 5.
GMH said many of its old beds had served patients for more than a decade.
"Their replacement brings modern equipment directly to the bedside, improving patient comfort, supporting clinical care and strengthening the working environment for healthcare professionals without increasing the hospital's licensed bed capacity," GMH said in a press release.
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"Every patient who comes through our doors deserves an environment that supports their safety, dignity and recovery," said Dr. Joleen Aguon, the hospital's administrator and CEO.
The new Stryker beds incorporate advanced positioning and patient-safety technology designed to support fall prevention, patient mobility and safer bedside care.
"These 80 new beds represent meaningful progress toward our vision of a modern, accredited hospital where our people can receive the highest standard of care, right here at home," Aguon said.
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Officials said enhancing patient safety practices, clinical environments, and staff competency in handling medical equipment boosts GMH's accreditation readiness.
"As nurses, we want every patient to feel safe, comfortable, and cared for," said Christine Tuquero, assistant administrator for Nursing Services. "Having modern, reliable equipment helps us do our jobs safely and with confidence, so we can focus on providing the compassionate care every patient deserves."
"Our partnership with Core Tech demonstrates the meaningful impact that can be achieved when organizations bring their missions together," said Liezl Concepcion, deputy assistant administrator for Nursing Services. "We are deeply grateful to Mr. Ho and the Core Tech team for working alongside us and for their generosity and partnership, which will make a lasting difference for our patients and families."
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