tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post3521326514251211747..comments2023-11-03T04:34:08.300-05:00Comments on Delta Scoop: Blind Faith... and PromisesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-8108257117179369382008-08-09T15:53:00.000-05:002008-08-09T15:53:00.000-05:00It just makes one feel good to observe the innocen...It just makes one feel good to observe the innocence of Anonymous at 10:05 am. I agree that for profit hospitals are not the best places to work, however; DRMC is all about profit in it's own way. They sacrifice patient care everyday -- trust me, I've seen it first hand. It's sad, but true. And, sooner or later (and probably not too much later) DRMC will be sold as Ray H and his administration have created an enormous debt that cannot be repaid. Employees like myself who have been there nearly twenty years have seen it coming since the first couple of years Ray started his "vision". DRMC is not a bad place, it has just been run by bad folks. There are some dang good doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, lab techs, and even clerical folks working there with good hearts and concern for our community and our hospital. We just need a new leader!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-6198762679625899832008-08-09T13:45:00.000-05:002008-08-09T13:45:00.000-05:00Where did you buy those rose tinted glasses? I wou...Where did you buy those rose tinted glasses? I would like to get a pair. Don't believe for one second that non-profit hospitals don't sacrifice patient care over making a profit! I have seen it on multiple occasions. Better come down from that caslte in the sky before you start work at the hospital or you will be sorely disillusioned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-48122197471953737272008-08-09T12:05:00.000-05:002008-08-09T12:05:00.000-05:00My father is an employee at DRMC. We have moved ar...My father is an employee at DRMC. We have moved around plenty of times in the years i've been growing up because of his field of work such as Louisiana, Hawaii, and California, and i must say that this is the best place that i have lived in. Every place has their problems but what define the problems is how the community and employees take it an deal with it. Someone can drag it out and make it dreadful or try to fix it and be optimistic. In 3 years i do plan on working for DRMC and i couldn't be happier. Hospitals of all types are under attack. If it isn't from their payor sources (Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care), it's from a lack of resouces to maintain their facilities and equipment, or the availability of qualified staff. Be happy that DRMC is not a for profit hospital. When it comes to a choice between profits and people guess what wins?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-34798576218442585922008-08-09T11:53:00.000-05:002008-08-09T11:53:00.000-05:00Thanks. Are these minor or major recommendations?Thanks. Are these minor or major recommendations?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-92208242903484128862008-08-09T11:46:00.000-05:002008-08-09T11:46:00.000-05:00RFI - RECOMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT.RFI - RECOMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-57300143505227266052008-08-09T10:31:00.000-05:002008-08-09T10:31:00.000-05:00What is a "RFI"?What is a "RFI"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-14249659948035414562008-08-09T00:06:00.000-05:002008-08-09T00:06:00.000-05:0015 out of what?? hows it scored??15 out of what?? hows it scored??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-14615004770601689812008-08-08T19:47:00.000-05:002008-08-08T19:47:00.000-05:00JCAHO update - 15 RFI's. Not goodJCAHO update - 15 RFI's. Not goodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-38548035268907396852008-08-08T15:46:00.000-05:002008-08-08T15:46:00.000-05:00Because no one pays their bills, government cuts, ...Because no one pays their bills, government cuts, indigent care. The same way people go broke when they stop getting paid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-68244859476222404902008-08-08T10:37:00.000-05:002008-08-08T10:37:00.000-05:00I can't understand why hospitals go broke. The am...I can't understand why hospitals go broke. The amount that they charge should keep them afloat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-29053910050252426022008-08-08T08:23:00.000-05:002008-08-08T08:23:00.000-05:00forthwright, where are you? please update us!forthwright, where are you? please update us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-26887853281764717612008-08-08T00:22:00.000-05:002008-08-08T00:22:00.000-05:00Now lets get something straight, I'm not an employ...Now lets get something straight, I'm not an employee of DRMC.<BR/><BR/>However, I've been a nurse at several hospitals in the past (I'm recently retired)...in Mississippi and surrounding states (AR and LA). Everything that I'm reading about the administration at DRMC is the exact same thing that I've seen and heard about the hosptital administration at the hospitals that I've worked at in the past (this is not unique to DRMC). This is nothing new in the healthcare field or any other field for that matter. I've never worked in a place where people didn't complain about upper management. One of the earlier posters had it right when they said that you need to grow up. You are doing nothing for our community or our healthcare by dredging for dirt on people. <BR/><BR/>It seems that people in this area love nothing more than complain about the Delta (Greenville in particular). I love living here! Get over it; keep your chin up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-34909608653155510712008-08-06T20:00:00.000-05:002008-08-06T20:00:00.000-05:00Bolivar's CEO Steve Nichols has been relived of hi...Bolivar's CEO Steve Nichols has been relived of his duties. The HR director David Kent has been relived of his duties. Why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-1083669379307636422008-08-06T16:38:00.000-05:002008-08-06T16:38:00.000-05:00how is ray faring with jahco?how is ray faring with jahco?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-46280056816948743582008-08-05T20:46:00.000-05:002008-08-05T20:46:00.000-05:00Does anyone know what is going on at Bolivar Medic...Does anyone know what is going on at Bolivar Medical Center. I hear that several key personnel have been terminated and no one seems to know why. What is the Scoop?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-88925004293043649152008-08-05T20:33:00.000-05:002008-08-05T20:33:00.000-05:00Joint Commission Accreditation on Healthcare Organ...Joint Commission Accreditation on Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) sets standards for healthcare organizations and issues accreditation to organizations that meet those standards. They make periodic on-site surveys to confirm that accredited hospitals (and other healthcare facilities) comply with Joint Commission standards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-33395514761533478452008-08-05T17:46:00.000-05:002008-08-05T17:46:00.000-05:00i assume JCAHO is Ray?i assume JCAHO is Ray?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-38726668066973143112008-08-04T21:38:00.000-05:002008-08-04T21:38:00.000-05:00Nothing to be afraid of unless there is something ...Nothing to be afraid of unless there is something to hide. If people would get off their power trips and start doing their jobs properly, JCAHO would not be so "scary". One important part of JCAHO standards is "effective communication" which is lacking at DRMC. Communication is difficult when dictators are trying to keep everyone in the dark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-85788437952252026252008-08-04T20:55:00.000-05:002008-08-04T20:55:00.000-05:00JCAHO showed up today. I hear there were some scar...JCAHO showed up today. I hear there were some scared rabbits at the ole general hospital this hot august day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-22254416538716960482008-08-04T20:03:00.000-05:002008-08-04T20:03:00.000-05:00http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/28/28151.h...http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/28/28151.html<BR/><BR/>The website above is federal gov't estimates and my hunch about recent trends appears to hold up (read the two previous postings).<BR/><BR/>Washington County had just over 59,000 residents at the beginning of 2005. 2006 estimate placed that number at 58,000 for the entire county. Most of these people live in Greenville.<BR/><BR/>Interestingly enough (but comparing data from different years), the Washington County estimated 2006 census is 58,007. In 2000, the Census counted 13,180 citizens as having a disability.<BR/><BR/>That's 1 in every 4.4 Washington County residents. Is that a high number? I've not compared it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-11315854674181840852008-08-04T19:42:00.000-05:002008-08-04T19:42:00.000-05:00To Anonymous:Fair call on the folks who may move f...To Anonymous:<BR/><BR/>Fair call on the folks who may move from the city into the Washington County. I can't recall if my informal research included Washington County in tracking migration patterns.<BR/><BR/>But, the analysis is accurate regarding city tax base and a good bet says most of those people moving aren't moving into the county. Track the kids and the jobs. <BR/><BR/>I'd love someone more local to squeeze numbers as the Delta and its facets will always amaze me though I'm no longer there. And, the numbers won't lie to you.<BR/><BR/>Local ReflectorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-40420087659197337672008-08-04T18:29:00.000-05:002008-08-04T18:29:00.000-05:00Everyone should find this interesting: http://www...Everyone should find this interesting: <BR/><BR/>http://www.city-data.com/city/Greenville-Mississippi.html<BR/><BR/>(Please realize the some population loss may be just out of Greenville and into the county)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-59630515348921250772008-08-04T16:08:00.000-05:002008-08-04T16:08:00.000-05:00Statistics show that Greenville's been losing roug...Statistics show that Greenville's been losing roughly 300 people year if my memory serves correctly. That is regardless of jobs or industry in which a person works.<BR/><BR/>But, no matter how the population shrinks, it seems to be 300 people or so leaving (not families). So, the percentage of population loss ticks upward each year if trend is holding. I admit that I've not followed the trend since the early and mid 2000's.<BR/><BR/>If you count local births against deaths, the population increases yearly by a tiny amount. But, the departure of people (in family units) offsets the gains and creates a population deficit.<BR/><BR/>So you're actually losing more than 300 working people a year - these people share the demographic in that they have the means to relocate, meaning they likely work, have children or leave for college NOT to return. I blogged about this a few years ago when I noticed the trend in U.S. Census data.<BR/><BR/>It creates a population of the underage and the senior....neither of which, statistically, have much disposable income or the desire to purchase new homes. A fifty percent rate of renters in the housing market means property tax payers are highly concentrated among the shrinking ranks of families.<BR/><BR/>A blog did not do this.....economic trends, educational system quality, the outside world's view of the region's quality of life and many local residents' "grass is greener elsewhere" philosophy are taking its toll.<BR/><BR/>No hospital can change it. No blog can change it, but the blog can speak candidly using respectful dialogue to highlight its viewpoints - points that can get muddled in emotion but accurately reflect street sentiment. Street sentiment is your "word of mouth" advertising that no billboards or slogans can offset.<BR/><BR/>No hospital administrator can change the fact that DRMC's bread and butter customer is the government. There are too many subsidized patients that privately insured patients won't make much of a difference at all, but their absence will reduce the need for more advance care facilities that may or may not enjoy government reimbursement as a payment method.<BR/><BR/>I believe DRMC is trend-setting in this regard. A national and universal healthcare system will force many hospitals nationwide to reflect the current realities and perceptions enjoyed and lamented by medical professionals in Greenville. V.A. hospitals may also offer a "taste" federally controlled, universal health coverage. Bureaucrats and politicians control the purse strings and they'll tighten them. Throw out your local admins and I doubt you see much difference in things unless you possibly work at DRMC and morale is a daily issue. <BR/><BR/>But, that' s not a majority of the public.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for reading,<BR/><BR/>LRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-74783259658836662302008-08-04T09:42:00.000-05:002008-08-04T09:42:00.000-05:00Out of the 265 families that have left Gville my f...Out of the 265 families that have left Gville my family is not one of them.<BR/>With that said i will tell you that my family for the first time in 50 yrs is now seeking healthcare outside of DRMC. The reason is not because of the staff but because of the leadership that has been inaffective and created a morale problem among its employees.<BR/>The hospital board of trustees needs to address the problem because i do know they are aware of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29570776.post-33632220371176147932008-08-03T17:07:00.000-05:002008-08-03T17:07:00.000-05:00AW didn't leave because of this blog...she jumped ...AW didn't leave because of this blog...she jumped off a sinking ship. I have to say, she is the smartes of Humphrey's crew. She knows what is about to happen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com