New technology will help ensure patients in the Upper Cumberland receive “rapid, expert neurologic evaluation”
Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and Ascension Saint Thomas have partnered to “provide advanced stroke and neurologic care, giving patients 24/7 access to board-certified neurologists” with a new Teleneurology agreement
According to a release, the “alliance further strengthens CRMC’s ability to deliver advanced brain and spine care close to home.” The new technology will help ensure patients in the Upper Cumberland receive “rapid, expert neurologic evaluation and treatment when neurologic emergencies occur.”
“Our focus is always the patient and keeping them in our community while delivering the highest level of care. Partnerships help us do that,” said Buffy Key, CEO at CRMC. “This collaboration allows us to enhance our existing stroke program with immediate access to specialized neurologic expertise, supporting faster diagnosis and treatment decisions, without the need for patients to travel.”
According to the release, AST evaluates patients with stroke symptoms through neuro expertise “around the clock.”
“The specialists collaborate with the on-site care team to guide treatment decisions and determine whether advanced interventions or transfer to a higher level of care are necessary,” according to the release. “
The Teleneurology service can be lifesaving.
“Cookeville Regional Medical Center is a trusted provider of stroke care for this region,” said Neal Kelley, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas regional hospitals. “We are proud to support CRMC’s mission by extending our neurologic support to help patients receive high-quality care as quickly and safely as possible.”
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