CRMC’s Vendor Choice For Software Meets Opposition
Cookeville Regional Medical Center plans to spend $26-million for a new electronic medical records system. Board Trustee Dan Rader said he is disappointed the hospital administration did not put out a request for proposal for the expense. Rader said he thinks it is premature to make this purchase. “I know that the one the hospital […]
CRMC Board Approves New Budget, Rehab Expansion
The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees approved a $448 million budget Thursday night for the new fiscal year. CEO Buffy Key said the budget includes multiple expansion and renovation projects. Key said one of the projects is to increase the beds in their rehab hospital from 20 to 50. “Right now, we have to turn […]
White County Enters Into New Transport Deal With CRMC
The White County Commission voted Monday night to enter into a new reimbursement agreement with Cookeville Regional. EMS Director Mike Kerr said this is the first agreement of its kind. Cookeville Regional will reimburse the county for non-emergency transfers if a patient is unable to pay. Kerr said the medical center approached him with the […]
CRMC Looking For Approval On New Prostate Care Treatment
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Finance Committee approved the purchase of a new aquablation system used for prostate care Tuesday.
CRMC Pet Buddy Program Again Seeing Growth
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Pet Buddy Program is seeing growth as more volunteers are deciding to lend a helping hand. CRMC Volunteer Service Coordinator Cindy Maxwell said the Pet Buddy Program is a group of volunteers that partner with pet therapy dogs and pet handlers to help gain extra feedback from the therapy sessions. Maxwell […]
CRMC Launches New Healthcare Payment System
Cookeville Regional has launched a new healthcare payment system for patients called Patient Financial Experience. CRMC Communication Supervisor Hannah Davis said patients can access the payment system online by using a computer or mobile device. Patients can track medical bills and set up payment plans. Davis said that with the new system, patients can now […]
Wound Care Center Improving Patient Experience
Cookeville Regional’s new Advanced Wound Care Center will allow for more efficiency and a better patient experience alongside the extra space.
Rader Requests Hospital Consider $100K Maintenance Contract
Cookeville Regional Finance Committee Chair Danny Rader requesting the hospital look into a software maintenance agreement costing the hospital some $100,000. Rader said the agreement is for a hands-free communication system nurses use to talk to one another while working. Rader said he is impressed with the system itself but the maintenance agreement may be […]
CRMC’s New Wound Care Center Opens Monday
Cookeville Regional Medical Center will be opening its new Advanced Wound Care Center Monday, March 3.
Planning Commission Approves Work Plan For 2025
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved an annual report Monday night outlining the city planning division’s focus for 2025. Community Development Director Jon Ward said one of the items the department wants to look into is the city’s parking requirements. Ward said members of the planning commission asked his department to look into the matter last […]
