Regional One Health Reacts to Patient Safety Grades
Regional One Health is committed to providing a safe patient experience. The Leapfrog Group recently shared updated data on its online Hospital Safety Scorecard. Leapfrog assigns a letter grade (A to F) to hospitals calculated from a group of process- or structure-related and outcome-based measures. Betty Nelson, RN, Ph.D., Vice President of Quality at Regional One Health, explained the system’s reaction to the recent scores. “We are disappointed that we did not score as [...]
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is a fun-filled time for children, but there are many dangers associated with the holiday unrelated to ghouls, goblins and witches. The health care professionals at Regional One Health offer tips to ensure both adults and kids have a safe and fun Halloween. Adults need to take the necessary precautions to make sure children remain safe while still having fun. Motorists need to be especially alert due to the high number of child pedestrians [...]
Paving the Way for the Next Generation of Nurses
Exploring the role of philanthropy in overcoming a nationwide nurse shortage Regional One Health Foundation is paving the way for the next generation of nurses by establishing a Nurse Residency Program in conjunction with the University of Memphis. The program was made possible through a generous $40,000 gift from Anne and John Stokes and the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. Stokes’ gift was given in honor of Dr. Theresa Richardson for the impact she [...]
Regional One Health Partners With Family Safety Center Against Domestic Violence
Regional One Health is partnering with the Family Safety Center to provide assistance to staff members in order to become better equipped to serve patients impacted by domestic violence. The partnership will increase awareness of the impact of domestic violence among Regional One Health employees, along with provide assistance and resources for both staff and patients to secure supportive services. “As health care providers, we are focused on the individual’s injury and how to [...]
UT Regional One Physicians Launches
Regional One Health and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) have partnered to create a new academic physician group that will enhance the delivery of specialty care and hospital-based medical services in the Memphis area. The new group, called UT Regional One Physicians, launches October 1, 2014, and includes many UT Medical Group, Inc. (UTMG) physicians who have a strong history of affiliation with Regional One Health. UT Regional One Physicians will [...]
Regional One Health Receives Two Employee Health Honors
Regional One Health was named one of 73 businesses across the state as a Healthier Tennessee Workplace by the Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness. These are the first awards in a new program to recognize organizations that encourage and enable employees to live a healthy lifestyle both at work and at home. As a Healthier Tennessee Workplaces, our wellness program has been certified that it does the following: Encourages physical activity in the [...]
Former Patient Playing With the Memphis Rollin’ Grizzlies
Michael Owens, a former patient of the Regional One Health Rehabilitation Hospital will be in action Friday, August 29th at the 2nd Annual Regional One Health v. Memphis Rollin' Grizzlies wheelchair basketball game. Learn more about Michael's story as shared on WMC-TV Channel 5 here. Join Regional One Health and the Memphis Rollin' Grizzlies, Friday, August 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Mississippi Blvd. Christian Church. The cost for admission is $5 for adults and [...]
Nurse Featured in Memphis Magazine
Bonnie Miller, Perinatal Safety Nurse at Regional Medical Center, was featured in a recent issue of Memphis Magazine. Bonnie is the only perinatal safety nurse in this region, a role that is emerging across the country particularly in hospitals with high-risk obstetrics programs. Read the article here.
New Foundation Website
This has been a big year for Regional One Health. We were named by the Greater Memphis Chamber as one of “10 to Watch” in 2014 and announced a new identity for our expanded healthcare system. In addition, Regional One Health Foundation hosted its most successful fundraising gala ever; published the inaugural issue of our magazine, ONEpulse; and completed a multi-million dollar renovation of our Firefighters Burn Center. Today we are launching the new [...]
Regional One Health Expands Footprint
Regional One Health's expansion in the past year was highlighted in the July 24, 2014 edition of The Daily News. The article covers positive changes, employment growth, recent service expansions, and future plans for the health system. Click here to read the full article.