Paris, Tenn.—Henry County Medical Center is succeeding in accomplishing its strategic objectives for Fiscal 2019 and is continuing in its efforts.
Hospital CEO Lisa Casteel said at the hospital’s long-range planning session that the hospital had accomplished all but two of the objectives for the year involving cardiology and collaboration with Carey Counseling, both of which are in process.
Casteel pointed out that the Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation has raised $20,000 that will help the organization renovate and improve the Emergency Department area for a better patient experience as well.
After reviewing the accomplishments for FY2019, three managers showcased their accomplishments which helped HCMC have a positive bottom line for the year.
Rhonda Crossett, Director of Women’s Services, shared with the committee the new neonatology service, PedforAll and how it has truly impacted not just the bottom line at HCMC but also families in our community and region. This new service offers 24-hour coverage for moderate to high-risk deliveries, allows women that previously would have delivered at another facility, the ability to stay closer to home to deliver and care for their new little ones. The special care nursery admits newborns 32 weeks gestation or older.
In July, HCMC delivered 69 babies, the highest number ever for the organization. In 2018, HCMC saw 286 births and in 2019 had 534 births, an 85.7% growth rate. Families were able to stay at the hospital and moms could stay with their sick babies, being able to visit and care for them in a much more convenient manner than ever before.
Crossett shared a patient testimonial video by Sarah Rowlett, a high-risk pregnancy who was able to deliver twins at HCMC and utilize the special care nursery for her babies. To view her video, go to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/henrycomedcenter.
“I think this is the best thing we have done,” said Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Scott Whitby. “Keeping sick babies here with their families is outstanding and is what we are all about.”
Jeff Tucker, Director of HCMC In Home Equipment + Supplies, spoke about the durable medical equipment program, offering some outstanding growth statistics as well.
With four staff, Tucker began the journey of the service in 2015, taking a year to receive accreditation and contracts, but today offers the largest DME showroom between Nashville and Memphis with a customer satisfaction score of 99.53% and only 5 complaints in 33 months of service.
DeAnn Berry, Director of Critical Care and Cardiac Rehab, shared a presentation on the pulmonology service and the massive growth seen in a very short amount of time that Dr. Jim Carruth has been at HCMC. Ventilator use on the unit has increased substantially with at least one per day being utilized. Ventilator use by hours went from 32 hours in January to 848 hours in July. Patient days in the unit have increased as well as admissions with 103 new admits at 20.4% increase in patient days.
“There is a common theme here,” according to Trustee Kreg Kyle, who also is a County Commissioner. “There is no place like home and now we can keep patients here.”
Photo: Rhonda Crossett makes her presentation to the committee. (HCMC photo).
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