American Heart Association presents Cullman Regional team with award. Pictured (L-R): Janet Chance, Infection Control and Quality Management Director; Frank Cunningham, RN, Emergency Services Director; Charna Brown, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer; Chad Knop, Emergency Services Manager; Mark Christensen, MD, Medical Director, Emergency Medicine; Debbie Cardwell, RN, MSN, American Heart Association; Beth Pappas, RN, MSN,…
Cullman Regional offers a one-day babysitting certification class for boys and girls ages 11 – 16. This course encourages participants to become responsible, safe sitters when they are home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue…
Healthcare Risk Management Week recognizes the critical role risk managers and safety professionals play in patient safety and patient care practices, quality assurance, safe work environments and liability. Cullman Regional’s Quality & Risk Management teams work consistently to ensure patient safety and privacy through risk assessment and reduction evaluation, root cause analysis, claims management, patient…
Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals rely on Certified Patient Care Assistants (CPCAs) to assist with critical day-to-day care patients require. CPCAs provide hands-on assistance to serve patients’ basic needs, as well as work alongside other healthcare professionals. Needs vary from patient to patient, making it vital that the CPCA has a diverse range of…
It’s Wound Care Awareness Week! Currently 6.7 million people in the United States are living with chronic wounds. Due to the lack of awareness of advanced wound care, the vast majority of these people do not receive the treatment they need and deserve. Symptoms of a chronic wound can include the following: Increased redness around…
In recognition of National Safety Month, Cullman Regional is hosting a Safety with the Sheriff Seminar on Thursday, June 20th. Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry will share information on community safety, scams and drug awareness. Join us for this informative seminar and learn tips to keep you safe! The Safety with the Sheriff Seminar will…
Cullman Regional Hospice and its fundraising arm, Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. are partnering with Masquerade Fundraising to host a Spring $5 Jewelry & Accessories Sale with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hospice of Cullman County, Inc. Indigent Care Fund. The dates and times for the sale are as follows: Wednesday, May…
The American Hospital Association began celebrating National Hospital Week more than 90 years ago to “celebrate the history, technology and dedicated professionals” in hospitals. Cullman Regional celebrated National Hospital Week last week with plenty of activities to say “thank you” to its employees, physicians and volunteers. The week kicked off with Cullman Regional’s Tin Roof…
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a time to raise awareness about communication disorders and available treatment options that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems speaking, understanding or hearing. Communication and swallowing problems in adults can be caused by: Stroke Head injury Diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis,…
In honor of National Accounting Day, we would like to recognize our Cullman Regional Accounting team for their role in managing the day-to-day financial business, operations and reporting for the hospital. The accounting team consists of accounts payable clerks, staff accountant, senior accountant, accounting clerk, business operations analyst and a controller. This team manages the…