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Covenant Health Hospitals Receive “A” Grades in Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Ratings

Several Covenant Health facilities have received “A” grades in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Scores, ranking the hospitals among the safest in the U.S.

Nurse Residency Program Prepares New Graduates for Success

Covenant Health is pleased to announce the implementation of a nurse residency program that will support newly graduated nurses as they transition from an educational setting to a fast-paced hospital environment.

Faith over Fear, April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

Beth Kincaid has been successfully treated with therapy at Roane Medical Center’s Patricia Neal Outpatient Therapy Center.

Parkwest Therapy Center Manager Receives 2016 Buscetta Award

Mark Conley, manager of Parkwest Therapy Center, has been named winner of the 2016 Buscetta Award, given annually to an outstanding Covenant Health manager who personifies leadership excellence.

Four Covenant Hospitals Recognized as Top Performers by The Joint Commission

Four Covenant Health Hospitals have been recognized as 2014 Top Performers on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States.

McKinley and VanderSteeg Recognized by THA at 77th Annual Meeting

VanderSteeg and McKinley were among 26 individuals honored during the THA event in which awards were presented in 14 categories, recognizing contributions from healthcare representatives ranging from hospital volunteers and frontline staff to trustees and executives.

Roane Medical Center Embarks on New Nurse Graduate Residency Program

The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program at RMC is for new nurses who have just graduated from their program or have been in practice for one year or less.

Covenant Health Announces Leadership Succession Plan

Covenant Health, the major health system headquartered in Knoxville and the region’s largest employer, has announced plans for a leadership transition.