Hospital retains Joint Commission accreditation

May, 2007 – By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™.
   Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation’s health care through voluntary accreditation. The Joint Commission’s on-site survey of Twin Lakes Regional occurred in May.
   "Above all, the national standards are intended to stimulate continuous, systematic and organization-wide improvement in an organization’s performance and the outcomes of care," says Darlene Christiansen, executive director, Hospital Accreditation Program, Joint Commission. "The community should be proud that Twin Lakes Regional is focusing on the most challenging goal — to continuously raise quality and safety to higher levels."
   CEO Stephen L. Meredith spoke of his pride in a staff whose members ask what needs to be done to be accredited by The Joint Commission. "In addition, they appreciate the educational aspect of the survey and the opportunity to interact with the team of surveyors."
   Meredith called the accreditation, "proof of an organization-wide commitment to provide quality care on an ongoing basis."
   The Twin Lakes Home Health Agency and the hospital's Laboratory have also individually received Joint Commission accreditation in separate surveys.

Twin Lakes Home Health Agency listed
among the 2006 HomeCare Elite

December, 2006-- The Twin Lakes Home Health Agency has been named in the 2006 HomeCare EliteJ, the inaugural compilation of the most successful home care providers in the United States. This ground-breaking review names the top 25 percent of those agencies whose performance measures in quality, improvement and financial performance are the best.
   "We applaud the success of all the providers named to the 2006 HomeCare Elite," said Bill Bassett, Senior Director of Market Strategy at OCS, Inc. "Being noted as one of the top performers in the nation in this very competitive environment shows an agency is dedicated to quality and performance."
   "We’re extremely pleased that our outcomes have led to this honor, not for ourselves but for our patients," said Home Health Director, Mona Fulkerson. "This is not only a reflection of our agency, it’s a reflection of what our patients have to gain from our staff."
   Founded by a pioneer in the area of home care outcomes, OCS has provided organizations with performance improvement solutions since 1992. For more information on OCS and the 2006 HomeCare Elite, access the OCS website at www.ocsys.com.
   For more information on Twin Lakes Home Health Agency, visit our webpage.

Annual Stockholders meeting elects directors

November, 2006-- The hospital Foundation's annual Stockholders meeting was held Nov. 21 at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center. The main order of business for the meeting was election of three directors on the board. Two current directors were eligible for re-election to their seats: Anna Raye Montgomery, representing the Fourth Magisterial District, and Marla Cantway, representing District Six. Outgoing Board Chairman David Downs, representing an At-Large seat, was not eligible for re-election having served two terms. Mike Boone of Falls of Rough was elected to fill that vacancy. In other business, Larry Perkins of Leitchfield was elected to fill the unexpired term of At-Large board member, Houston Elmore, who resigned. The other members of the Foundation Board are: First District Kerry White; Second District David Brown; Third District Kevin Shaw; Fifth District Dr. Charles Jarboe; and At-Large member, Barry Joe Cannon. The President of the hospital's Medical Staff also serves on the Board. The outgoing president was Dr. Kenneth Dennison; the incoming president will be Dr. Darren Lyle.

Employee Awards Night

November, 2006-- Twin Lakes Regional held its annual Employee Awards Banquet November 3 at the Rough River State Park lodge. The night recognizes employees for their years of service, as well as other honors. This year, the hospital had the rare opportunity to recognize two employees, Marian Sims and James House,  for 35 years of service. Click our Photo Gallery to see the award recipients.

New Sleep Center opens at TLRMC

October, 2006-- Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held Oct. 31 for a new Sleep Center at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center. Dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, the Sleep Center is located on the second floor of the Kelley Medical Center at the hospital. Pulmonology and Sleep Specialist, Michael Zachek, M.D., is the center's director.

City/county governments, schools join hospital
on proposed Community Healthplex project

September, 2006-- Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center, Leitchfield city government, the Grayson County Fiscal Court, and the Grayson County School System have embarked on a joint $6 million capital campaign to build a "Community Healthplex" for Grayson County.  Under the slogan, "Together, we'll help the community take shape", hospital, city, county, school and community leaders publicly announced the venture at a fundraising kickoff held at the Chamber of Commerce's Centre on Main.
   The healthplex, to be built in Leitchfield, will feature state-of-the-art exercise equipment plus fitness programs and classes for all ages -- all under one roof. Designed to offer a wide variety of health benefits to every member of the community, the 50,220 square foot facility will include: a junior-sized Olympic pool; an indoor gym for basketball and volleyball; a therapy pool; a three-lane indoor walking track; a strength and conditioning area; a cardiovascular and weight training area; a classroom; a community meeting room; lockerooms; offices; and a snack bar area. In addition, resources will also be provided for: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cardiac therapy, aquatic therapy, sports medicine applications, and disease prevention programs.
   For complete details on the Community Healthplex project and fundraising campaign, call 270-259-9512.