NORMA TABOR, CNT, NAMED CARE AMBASSADOR FOR MAY, 2009
Cumberland Medical Center is pleased to announce that Norma Tabor, CNT, Skilled Care Nursing, has been chosen as CMC’s CARE Ambassador for May, 2009.  Norma has been an employee of Cumberland Medical Center since April 10, 2006. Read More...

CMC LAUNCHES i-SUITE - A FULLY INTERGRATED, HIGH-DEFINITION OPERATION ROOM SUITE
Cumberland Medical Center is pleased to announce the recent renovation and opening of four (4) i-Suite Operating Rooms – a group of fully integrated, high-definition operating rooms best described as “operating rooms of the future.” 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 COUNTY CARDIAC/PULMONARY REHABILITATION, ALUMINI INC. (CPR)
Cumberland Medical Center along with Dave Kirk Chevrolet Oldsmobile, Tennessee Heart Cardiology, and Fountain Realty have signed on as 2009 Corporate Sponsors for the C.P.R. Alumni Golf Tournament.  Even in these tough economic times these sponsors continue their dedication to fight heart disease.  This provides a significant financial boost for our 2009 fundraising efforts. 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...

RECENT RENOVATION PROVIDES FOR STATE-OF-THE-ART TREATMENT EQUIPMENT PLUS A SOOTHING ENVIRONMENT
Cumberland Medical Center’s Regional Cancer Center is currently in the process of a major renovation and expansion. When this project is completed in early 2009, the Center will have new furniture and flooring in addition to soothing walls and décor. The updates are to provide the Cancer Center’s patients and families with a comfortable environment to receive their treatments. Updates to the CMC Cancer Center include: 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...

CMC INTRODUCES THE NURSE NAVIGATOR PROGRAM
In order to continually improve services for breast cancer patients, Cumberland Medical Center is proud to introduce a new addition to breast health services at the hospital. This new service is called the Nurse Navigator program, and will be fulfilled by a Registered Nurse Case Manager. 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 COUNTY DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM MERITS ADA RECOGNITION
The Cumberland Medical Center-Wellness Complex Diabetes Self Management Program in Crossville, Tennessee has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association. The program was originally recognized in August of 1999. This program offers high, quality education services to the patients it serves. 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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