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CRMC Wants To Hire American Sign Language Interpreter

CRMC, Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Cookeville Regional Medical Center is hiring an American Sign Language interpreter to serve increased demand. Director of Patient Experience Craig Norris said eliminating communication barriers is proven to result in increased patient satisfaction and comfort. He said studies show that better language interpretation decreases adverse medical outcomes and improves adherence to medical advice. “It’s really important that we include everyone,” ... Read More »

CRMC To Extend Urgent Care Hours To Alleviate ER Availability

CRMC, Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Cookeville Regional Medical Center will extend its urgent care hours to 11 p.m. this summer. Interim CEO Buffy Key said they hope that this will help reduce trips to the emergency room by increasing the hours. She said they eventually hope to expand services as well at the urgent care. Key said the leadership team continues to look for creative ... Read More »

CRMC ER Seeing Major Success After Implementing New Patient Flow Procedures

CRMC, Cookeville Regional Medical Center

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 »

Rose Working To Fund Fentress ER Equipment

U.S. Congressman John Rose is working to secure federal funding to get equipment for Fentress County’s standalone ER. That is according to Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson. Johnson said that Rose and his team came and toured the facility this week. “It will actually be a large impact on our rural medicine in Fentress County,” Johnson said. “We’re just tickled ... Read More »

Fentress Gets Approval For Standalone ER

Fentress County and UT-Medical have received approval from the state to establish its standalone ER in Jamestown. The facility will include nine treatment rooms, including one trauma room. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said after nearly two years without a hospital, an accomplishment was reached, proving the naysayers wrong. “It’s just a good day for us here and this is nothing ... Read More »

Fentress Nearing Finish Line For Standalone ER Approval

Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county’s standalone ER could receive approval as soon as Wednesday. Johnson said they are going to Nashville tomorrow for approval of the certificate of need. Current federal rules require a transferring facility connected to a major hospital be within 35 miles. “We’re just a little small pebble in the ocean here and it ... Read More »

Fentress Agrees To Purchase Location For Stand-Alone ER

Fentress County Commissioners approved purchasing a building for a stand-alone UT Medical Center facility. Commissioners agreed to purchase the old Fentress Health Systems building for $655,707. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said a long-term commitment was needed for UT Medical to lobby the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for restriction changes. “Passing this right here, these two amendments, I was ... Read More »

Fentress Voting On UT Medical ER Location Monday

The location for Fentress County’s stand-alone UT Medical Emergency Room is up for a vote on Monday night. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that bids were opened Thursday and the building will be in Jamestown. Johnson said the Monday night decision is to either accept a purchase or long-term lease on the building. “If it passes the commission, the next ... Read More »

CRMC Changes Visitor Policy

Cookeville Regional Medical Center has changed its visitor policy Wednesday allowing one visitor per emergency room patient. Each patient can designate one visitor throughout their stay at the hospital. That visitor will be the point of contact for all other family members for information about the patient. “We appreciate our community’s understanding and patience regarding the medical center’s visitor restrictions,” ... Read More »

CRMC ER Patient Numbers Returning To Normal

Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Room patient numbers have climbed back to normal levels. During the early days of the pandemic, emergency room visits dropped 50 percent. Emergency Room Physician Ken Colaric said most patients were too afraid to go after seeing virus reports in the media. “When the COVID event initiated, I think a lot of people were fearful,” ... Read More »