Covington County Hospital

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Arrington Living Center hosted a Summer Skills Party for all nursing staff on Wednesday and Thursday to update them on the latest developments in nursing and review all ALC policies and procedures. Skills training is mandatory and required by the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) biannually. The event was planned by Jaila Richard, RN, and ALC Staff Educator. The project consisted of a nine-station skills fair given over two days in the ER Classroom. Presentation booths were set up for social work, infection control, wound care, fall prevention, med administration, nutrition, and oral care. Staff members win prizes and snacks for participating in a presentation. “There’s a lot of information that people need to refresh their memory on and everything they learn will help increase patient safety,” said Richard.

Covington County Hospital and South Central Regional Medical Center are currently collaborating to establish Smith County Emergency Hospital, a new rural emergency hospital. The facility is located at 347 Magnolia Drive in Raleigh, MS, and is scheduled to begin operations in late December 2024 or early January 2025. The hospital is preparing to enter the renovation phase, including the acquisition of fixed assets for the new emergency department, radiology, imaging suite, laboratory, and admissions area. An economic impact study completed by the Trent Lott National Center at the University of Southern Mississippi indicates that the Smith County Emergency Hospital will have an economic impact of nearly $30 million per year. Moreover, this project will lead to the creation of 80 new local jobs. "This is a powerful story of collaboration and dedicated efforts to fulfill a deserving community's healthcare and emergency service needs," said Gregg Gibbes, CEO of CCH and SCRMC. Since Smith County currently does not have a hospital, the opening of Smith County Emergency Hospital will substantially enhance medical care for residents of Smith County and surrounding areas, providing emergency medical services, outpatient services, and reducing travel time. Jerry Fields, the President of the Smith County Board of Supervisors, said, “I am confident of the positive impacts that Smith County Emergency Hospital will have on the county, including life-saving measures, job opportunities, and economic gains. We are excited.” Gibbes said, “The new Rural Emergency Hospital will be a lifesaver for Raleigh, Smith County, and neighboring communities, particularly during an emergency where every minute matters. Branding and marketing plans for Smith County Emergency Hospital are being finalized to ensure a successful launch, and the recruitment of qualified personnel will begin in the Fall of 2024, under the leadership of Covington County Hospital. The successful collaboration of Covington County Hospital, South Central Regional Medical Center, Magee General Hospital, and Simpson General Hospital, along with the addition of Smith County Emergency Hospital, will address significant needs in the Smith County area and strengthen existing affiliations. This is an example of neighboring rural hospitals working together to provide a local solution for a community in need. Gibbes said, “Although the small rural hospital stigma does exist, Mississippi has some very successful rural hospitals. We are very intentional about collaboration and thinking outside of the box, and in a few short months we will deliver on our promise to serve another community.”

Congratulations to Jake Ellzey for being selected as Covington County Hospital's Employee of the Quarter! As a Registered Nurse, Jake has been employed with CCH since 2019 when he started in the Emergency Department and later transferred to the Swing Bed Unit and what was then known as the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). He is currently stationed with the CCH second-floor nursing team night shift focusing on medication management and general patient assessment.    “Everybody up here feels like you’ve known them forever…feels like family,” said Ellzey. “I’ve spent more time with my coworkers than anyone else outside my immediate family. I honestly can’t express how grateful I am that I was considered for employee of the quarter.” Jake is a graduate of the Jones College nursing program. He is a resident of Collins, and he and his wife Madison have one daughter (Maci), and they attend Willow Grove Baptist Church. Jake’s hobbies include singing and playing guitar.    Jake prides himself on taking time with his patients and simply talking to them. “I like to spend time and find out about their personal lives. Some patients don’t have family, and we’re all they have,” he said.   He embodies a positive attitude with sage advice, “If you can’t be the bright point of someone’s day, don’t be the dark spot.”    Congratulations, Jake!

Covington County Hospital sponsored the Mississippi Athletic Trainer’s Association (MATA) Meeting on Wednesday morning at the 2024 MATA Symposium held at the IP Casino in Biloxi. Pictured: Kevin Culpepper, Athletic Trainer & Sports Medicine Coordinator from Covington County School District, and Mike Williamson, CCH Therapy Services Director.

Congratulations to Shannon Waldrop, CPhT for receiving the honor of a G.E.M. Award! 💎 Shannon was granted a G.E.M. Award by Jennifer Patterson, PharmD for Going the Extra Mile in her duties when her director needed her most. Congratulations Shannon, and thank you for Going the Extra Mile!

Check out the highlights from this year's Hospital Week celebration! This year's theme was "Step Right Up To Our Three Ring Circus". We're pleased to announce that Kaci Trigg, Lead Radiology Technologist has been named our Employee of the Year! Thank you to all of our sponsors and local business who helped make this year a hit!

Covington County Hospital and CCH Clinics wishes our medical billing professionals a Happy National Medical Billers Day! We are so thankful for the hard work these ladies put into helping make sure our hospital, clinics, and services are financially supported through managing patient payments and insurance claims. These ladies are among the many hidden figures that help keep our doors open, allowing us to take better care of you and your family!   Pictured (headshot): Liz Saulters, Business Office Director Mrs. Saulters joined Covington County Hospital as the Business Office Director with 25 years of prior experience as a Patient Accounts Director with Marion General Hospital. She oversees the billing for our hospital and services including inpatient, swing bed, senior care unit, respiratory care, ER, and outpatient. She also oversees our ER registration and outpatient registration. Pictured (group): Clinic Support Pictured L to R: April Horn, Tiffany Price, Tracy Davis, Tammy Speed, Tijuana McLaurin, Olivia Gipson, Shelby Little, Patty Ravencraft, Alicia Thompson This wonderful group of ladies acts as clinic support representatives and medical billers for CCH Clinics under the supervision of Tijuana McLaurin. Mrs. McLaurin has been with CCH for a total of 14 years having started as a check-in clerk, later being promoted to process insurance claims. Tijuana began supervising the Clinic Support team when it was commissioned in 2015 by CEO Gregg Gibbes. This morning, Alicia Thompson and Tracy Davis received a G.E.M. Award granted by Olivia Gipson for going the extra mile in their duties as medical billers. Pictured (L to R): Alicia Thompson, Olivia Gipson, Tracy Davis

Congratulations to Laura Davis, FNP for being selected Provider of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2023! For over six years, Laura has served as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Family Care Express in Collins. While at Family Care Express, the clinic has won the National Lilypad Award for three years in a row. "We have a great staff here, and that makes my job easier,” said Davis. With years of diverse nursing experience in patient care and healthcare management, Laura has experience in med-surg, GI surgery, PACU, pediatrics, public health, family planning, genetics, geriatrics, and management. Laura attended the University of Southern Mississippi to earn her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) with over 700 clinical hours in family medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and internal medicine. She received certification to teach from William Carey University along with classes from Mississippi State University to teach Health Sciences. While working, she attended the University of South Alabama and earned her Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner degree (MSN-FNP). She has completed courses in MEMA and FEMA, as well as infection control. She is also certified in providing Vaccines for Children (VFC) and performs rounds at the Mississippi State Veterans Home. As a resident of Collins, Laura enjoys exercising and being active with her family and is an avid fan of reading- war, history, adventure, and mystery, and especially autobiographies such as American Sniper. She is an active member of Salem Baptist Church. “I enjoy my job and making a difference in the community I live in,” says Davis. “I hope people know that I will do whatever I can to help them.”

Congratulations to Kaci Trigg, Covington County Hospital’s Lead Technologist of Radiology for being named Employee of the Quarter (4th Quarter, 2023)! Kaci has been with CCH for 13 years and prides herself on patient-focused healthcare. She is a graduate of Prentiss Christian School and a 2011 graduate of Jones College, where she majored in radiology. As an X-ray Technologist, Kaci goes the extra mile in making her patients comfortable during their healthcare visits, whether it be getting them a cup of coffee or walking them to their car, if necessary. “Patient care is my favorite part of this job,” says Kaci. “From walk-ins to emergency trauma, I love it doing it all.” A native of Collins and a resident of Seminary, she is married to Marshall Trigg, and they have three boys: Tucker (11), Walker (6), and Westyn (4). As a busy mom, Kaci coaches Dixie Youth Baseball for six-year-olds and takes care of her health by often scheduling early morning 4:30 a.m. workouts to get the day started.