Pointe Coupee General Hospital recently installed a Q-Flow system in the outpatient service area. This queue management system is a customer numbering system designed to improve the level of customer service in the hospital outpatient waiting areas.
Read MoreNow that summer is here, I know that our children are immersed in their various summer activities and families are traveling to the beach for some much needed relaxation. Every summer at Pointe Coupee General, we look forward to employing twelve college students majoring in healthcare related areas. We are proud to provide these students a glimpse into the medical working environment and hope that the experience will fuel their desire to return to our parish and become our healthcare professionals of the future.
Read MoreThe Pharmacy Department at Pointe Coupee General Hospital has a critical role in patient care and outcomes. The main focus of the Pharmacy Department is the procurement, dispensing, monitoring and tracking of medications. We supply medications to inpatients, outpatients, emergency room and same day surgery patients.
Read MoreBaton Rouge Radiology Group (BRRG) will now be providing radiology services for Pointe Coupee General Hospital. Since 1951, BRRG has earned the distinct reputation as the leader in accurate diagnostic imaging and prompt reporting. The group consists of 25 highly trained specialized radiologists.
Read MoreAs we move into the spring season, the staff at Pointe Coupee General Hospital is excited about the new opportunities to continue to expand services and to serve the people in our community. We are also fortunate to be able to collaborate with some of the finest healthcare systems in our state.
Read MoreThe committed team of healthcare professionals at Pointe Coupee General Hospital is proud to report these patient statistics for the year 2011. Overall more than 65,000 services were provided to the public last year. We pride ourselves on providing professional, quality, dedicated care to each person who enters our facility. Thank you for choosing Pointe Coupee General Hospital!
Read MoreThe Health Information Department is responsible for the security of the electronic and paper medical records. Health Information is also responsible for overseeing the timely processing, completeness, and when necessary, the retrieval of all patient medical records. Health Information has an eight member team, most of whom are cross trained with multiple certifications. Team Leaders Margaret โMaggieโ Jarreau, RN, Health Information Manager,. and Dana Beauvais, MA, CCA, Assistant Manager, are very proud of the staff's accomplishments, dedication to service, and professionalism.
Read MoreThe cold and flu season will be upon us shortly. As we move into these months, we must be reminded of some important information regarding antibiotic use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated November 14-18 as โGet Smart About Antibiotics Weekโ.
Read MoreThe holidays mean a time for joy, family, and gift sharing for many. For others, the holidays may be a time of stress, depression, and loneliness. The following are tips on how to positively cope with the holiday season.
Read MorePCGH has received the 2010 Louisiana Hospital Capstone Quality Award presented by eQHealth Solutions, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Louisiana. PCGH was presented this award during the Spring 2011 for improving the quality of health care for patients in the clinical areas of congestive heart failure and pneumonia.
Read MoreThe Dietary Department is also responsible for planning, preparing, and serving a daily noon time meal to staff and visitors. The cafรฉ menu includes a hot meal and a cold plate. It also includes a variety of salads, desserts, and beverages. The Dietary Department is licensed by the Department of Health and Hospitals and strictly adheres to all local and state food safety requirements.
Read MoreEvery year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smoke out. This event has assisted individuals in making a plan to stop smoking and then quitting on this day. It has raised awareness to the hazards of tobacco use and what can be done to quit.
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