TRISH VAUGHN, RN, PATIENT NAVIGATOR, CARE MAPS/CASE MANAGEMENT NAMED CARE AMBASSADOR FOR AUGUST, 2010
Cumberland Medical Center is pleased to announce that  Trish Vaughn, RN, Patient Navigator, has been chose as CMC’s CARE Ambassador for August, 2010. Cumberland Medical Center is proud of each member of its staff and expects a high standard of performance at all times. The CARE Ambassador of the Month program is designated to spotlight the “exceptional” employee – one who has surpassed the normal standard of excellence by a demonstration of skills or an act above and beyond expectations. Read More...

THE INDEPENDENCE ADVANTAGE - CUMBERLAND PHYSICIAL REHAB UNIT
Treatment at Cumberland Physical Rehab Unit provides opportunity for recovery like no outpatient or skilled nursing facility can offer. Regaining strength. Improving mobility. Performing activities of daily living independently. Returning home if possible. Read More...

LORRY WYATT NAMED CARE AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR FOR 2009 – 2010
Cumberland Medical Center’s Guest Relations Committee recently recognized its 11 CARE ambassadors of the month at its annual CARE Ambassador Luncheon and named the CMC CARE Ambassador of the Year for 2010, Lorry Wyatt, Team Leader from its Sterile Processing and Distribution Department. Read More...

TOM MILES, CASE MANAGER, NAMED CARE AMBASSADOR FOR JULY, 2010
Cumberland Medical Center is pleased to announce that Tom Miles, Case Manager, has been chose as CMC’s CARE Ambassador for July, 2010. Cumberland Medical Center is proud of each member of its staff and expects a high standard of performance at all times. The CARE Ambassador of the Month program is designated to spotlight the “exceptional” employee – one who has surpassed the normal standard of excellence by a demonstration of skills or an act above and beyond expectations. Read More...

WELLNESS COMPLEX WINS BUSINESS JOURNAL OVATION AWARD
The Cumberland Medical Center Wellness Complex was a winner in the 10th annual Ovation Awards announced by the Cumberland Business Journal, a regional publication that reports on area businesses in 15 counties that make up the Upper Cumberland. Winners were announced in the July 2010 issue. The Wellness Complex won in the “Excellence in Professional Services” category. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER EXPANDS REHABILITATION SERVICES
Cumberland Medical Center is proud to announce an expansion of specialized services in rehabilitation with the opening of the new Cumberland Physical Rehabilitation Unit. Read More...

OFFERING PATIENTS INNOVATIVE THERAPY TO TREAT BLADDER CONTROL PROBLEMS
Cumberland Medical Center recently announced that it is offering an important treatment option for individuals suffering from bladder control problems who have not had success with common treatments such as medication. As many as 33 million Americans suffer from bladder control problems and, as a result, often struggle with simple, everyday activities. Medtronic’s InterStim Therapy provides another treatment option for addressing symptoms, such as leaking, urgency and frequency, allowing individuals to experience an improved quality of life. Read More...

CMC SPONSORS FREE MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENINGS
Cumberland Medical Center in cooperative efforts with the Susan G. Komen Foundation is offering four (4) mammography screening events to the women of this area during 2010. Read More...

STAYING SAFE IN THE HOSPITAL - You the Smart Patient - CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO

UNDERSTANDING CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
Over 550,000 thousand cases will be diagnosed this year. About 5 million people in the United States have it and it results in about 300,000 deaths each year. Heart failure, what is that? Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can’t pump blood the way it should. In some cases, the heart can’t fill with enough blood, and in other people it can’t send blood out to the rest of the body. “Heart failure” does not mean that your heart has stopped or about to, however, it is a very serious condition. Read More...

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ADMISSION STATUS AT CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER
Coming to the hospital can be a worrisome and confusing experience. Doctors, nurses, and case managers come into your room using medical terminology that you really don't understand. The most frequently misinterpreted terms are those pertaining to admission status. Read More...

DON'T BE SEMI-INTERESTED IN YOUR COLON
American Cancer Society in conjunction with Cumberland Medical Center encourages everyone 50 and older to get tested for colon cancer. Read More...

PROTECTING YOUR BELONGINGS WHILE HOSPITALIZED
With several disciplines caring for you and many tests and procedures being performed that require you to remove your glasses, dentures, etc.; we have discovered often patients lose these items.  For this reason, we recommend that you only bring essential items to the hospital. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS NEW SUPPORT GROUP
Cumberland Medical Center is organizing a CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) users group for people with sleep apnea. The group has been formed to help those who are dealing with sleep disorders and similar problems associated with sleep apnea.  This meeting focuses on patient education and mutual support. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER - KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW
As many of you have heard or read, the “Swine Flu” or Influenza H1N1 is taking over the media.  As your medical services provider, Cumberland Medical Center would like to share accurate information about this disease in order for you and your family to be prepared. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER - KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW
At Cumberland Medical Center, we are dedicated to keeping our community informed of all current billing regulations; especially Medicare billing practices. When patients arrive at our facility for same day surgery or are admitted to a nursing unit for “observation” status, Medicare does NOT reimburse or cover the cost of medications taken orally. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER BEGINS HOSPITALIST PROGRAM
In an ongoing effort to provide an additional level of care to its hospitalized patients, Cumberland Medical Center is pleased to pilot a new program to provide hospitalist services to its patients beginning in April, 2009. Dr. Chad Halford is the Assistant Director for Cumberland Medical Center’s hospitalist program and will guide the program as it grows serving the medical community and the patient community to its fullest potential. Read More...

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION/TRAINING IS A CRITICAL PART OF PATIENTS' SUCCESS WITH DIABETES
Accreditation demonstrates to YOU that a Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) program meets accepted standards for providing quality services from the American Diabetes Association. Insurance companies often look for this designation when determining reimbursement. As an example, accreditation is necessary to obtain Medicare reimbursement for DSMT. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER - KEEPING YOU "IN THE KNOW"
At Cumberland Medical Center, we are dedicated to keeping our community informed of all current billing regulations; especially Medicare billing practices. When patients arrive at our facility for same day surgery or are admitted to a nursing unit for “observation” status, Medicare does NOT reimburse or cover the cost of medications taken orally. Read More...

PATIENT SAFETY DVD ENCOURAGES CONSUMERS TO PLAY ACTIVE ROLE IN PREVENTING HOSPITAL INFECTIONS
The life-saving benefits of hand hygiene are the subject of a new patient safety DVD developed by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Safe Care Campaign.  Read More...     

CLICK HERE to view Hand Hygiene Saves Lives Video

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER “Keeping you in the Know”
While you are a patient or visitor at Cumberland Medical Center, rest assured our staff is committed to providing top notch care. To ensure you have a voice in your care, Cumberland Medical Center has installed a quality/safety hotline. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER KEEPING YOU “IN THE KNOW” ABOUT DENTAL CLAIMS
At Cumberland Medical Center’s Emergency Department, we are ready to treat problems which come our way. Unfortunately, not every complaint is considered reimbursable by Medicare. In today’s issue, we will focus on dental claims through our emergency department. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER - “IN THE KNOW”
Continuing our discussion with patient safety, patients can implement “extra” procedures to aid in their hospitalization being trouble free. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER KEEPING YOU “IN THE KNOW”
Healthcare certainly is different from the care rendered twenty years ago! Today, patients are encouraged to participate in their health plan. All patients have a right to receive care as well as a right to understand and make informed decisions regarding that care. Read More...

"KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW: ADMISSION STATUS"
Many patients admitted to Cumberland Medical Center are admitted as an “Observation Patient”. In an effort to decrease confusion and enhance understanding, we will review WHY this status is ordered and WHAT this means to you as a patient. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER KEEPING YOU "IN THE KNOW"
At Cumberland Medical Center, we are dedicated to keeping our community informed of all current billing regulations; especially Medicare billing practices. When patients arrive at our facility for same day surgery or are admitted to a nursing unit for “observation” status, Medicare does NOT reimburse or cover the cost of medications taken orally. Read More...

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