During the recent hospital board meeting conducted June 26th, Director of nursing Tiffany Holland reported to the board that Bradley County Medical Center now has a functional "Patient Portal" that allows patients the ability to view, download, or transmit their personal health information from a secure portal. More information will be provided the public as to how to utilize this technology.
The nursing director also reported on the nurse call system, the web nursery and several other programs aimed at improving and expanding care. The MASH program was detailed for the board's information.
CEO, Rex Jones submitted his monthly report which included a planned sign up day on July 10th to get more people enrolled in the "Private Option Insurance" plan. Mr. Jones updated the board on regulatory surveys, rehab and therapy rooms and covered several activities he has been involved with to utilize hospital services.
Chris O'Conner, who heads up the physical therapy unit, gave a detailed report on the work going on in the unit. He talked about efforts to provide quality and up to date procedures for patients using the Warren facility.
Brandon Gorman, CFO, went over the monthly and year to date finances and reported on the Home Health Care statistics. He also informed the board on the status of the hospital sales tax.
The board voted to increase the amount of insurance coverage on the hospital to keep pace with current cost. They voted to renew the insurance at a cost of $38,366.02 for the year.
The following individuals were reappointed to the hospital staff: Benjamin Bartnicke, M.D., RAPA, Michael Flick, M.D., RAPA, Heath Reep, APN to Dr. Wharton, Chad Simpson,M.D., Emergency Medicine and Debbie White, Tech with Wound Care Specialists. Two othe care givers were moved to inactive status.
The board is set to meet again July 24th.
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