Tag Archives: CRMC

COVID remains a steady presence in the Upper Cumberland. However, CRMC Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said  the hospital has seen a steady low average of hospitalizations. She said it is important to follow the CDC’s guidelines when testing positive in order to maintain that low number. “The CDC guidelines really haven’t changed that much over the last few months,” ... Read More »

After a tumultuous period for Cookeville Regional Medical Center finances, CEO Paul Korth said the hospital is seeing positive change. In September, the hospital laid off six upper-level management positions citing budgetary concerns. Korth said rising healthcare costs had been affecting hospitals nationwide, and was not unique to Cookeville Regional. “We’ve made a lot of cuts recently to get in ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center seeing low numbers of COVID and flu cases. CEO Paul Korth said they are still bracing for a possible increase as the winter season continues. “February is the busy time so we’re hoping for the best but preparing for more norms and increased volumes probably,” Korth said. Korth said despite concerns about an uptick in illness ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center seeing marked improvements to its emergency room procedures after implementing a new system. Interim Chief Nursing Officer Chevelle Johnson said they have already decreased patient wait times from an average of 75 minutes to under 30 minutes in just 10 days. She said the crux of the new procedure is that instead of the provider will ... Read More »

After delaying the purchase for several months, Cookeville Regional Medical Center set to take the next steps to replace GI equipment at the Surgery Center on Whitney Avenue. CFO Tommye Rena Wells said the hospital had originally gotten this request in July with a bid of $1.2 million. She said they have now pushed out the purchase as far as ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center set to apply for some $10.6 million for work on the 4 and 5 West capital project. CFO Tommye Rena Wells said the opportunity for the grant funding came from the Tennessee Healthcare Resiliency Program at the Tennessee Department of Health. She said the goal of the funding program is to help underserved communities make necessary ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center to perform an ER study in hopes of making its emergency room more efficient. After struggling with wait times and other issues, CEO Paul Korth said the hospital wanted to explore what steps it can take to better patient care. “From a process standpoint,” Korth said. “Is our emergency room the right size? So with this ... Read More »

The newest member of Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s urology team brings the capability of new and innovative procedures. Dr. Robert Parham has over 14 years of robotic experience, allowing the facility to re-introduce robotics as a treatment option. Parham said he also brings a new treatment option for female incontinence called bulkamid. “The reason I actually really like this opportunity ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center will suspend services at the CRMC endocrinology office and Diabetes Center. COO Buffy Key said the hospital has struggled to recruit endocrinologists. She said the hospital lost its long-time provider some time ago and has been operating with a locum practitioner and nurse practitioner. “We’ve been very blessed here at Cookeville Regional to recruit the physicians ... Read More »

Tennessee is among some of the highest flu rates in the nation according to the CDC’s flu map. Cookeville Regional Medical Center Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said this year’s flu arrived sooner and more severe than in previous years. She said what sets the flu apart from the common cold is that it comes on unexpectedly. “It’s that sudden ... Read More »