Buffy Key Appointed Interim CEO Of Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Cookeville Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees has appointed COO Buffy Key as its interim CEO. The appointment was approved unanimously Thursday night at the recommendation of outgoing CEO Paul Korth. He said he had been preparing Key to serve as his successor since he began to think about his retirement several years ago. “You […]
CRMC Board To Renew Infection Control Monitor Software
Cookeville Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees taking the next step on a software purchase for infection monitoring. COO Buffy Key said the software helps the infection prevention department and pharmacy regulate antibiotics more efficiently. She said in regulating the medicine, it helps staff to monitor infection identification, analysis, and reporting. “It makes sure that […]
CRMC To Suspend Services At Endocrinology Office And Diabetes Center
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 […]
CRMC To Use Telehealth Screening For Psychiatric Patients
Cookeville Regional Medical Center set to use telehealth services to screen psychiatric patients in the emergency department. CEO Paul Korth said currently, these patients will have to stay for long periods of time, sometimes two or three days before they are cleared to go somewhere for treatment. He said the practice could help the hospital […]
CRMC Names New Chief Operating Officer
Jamestown native and Cookeville resident Buffy Key has been named the the new Chief Operating Officer of Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Key has worked at the hospital for 20 years and most recently served as Senior Vice-President of Quality and Operations. Key said she looks forward to the new opportunity. “I am so honored to […]
