For the past thirteen years, registered nurses at Pointe Coupee General Hospital have completed the Trauma Nurse Certification Course (TNCC). The Trauma Nurse Certification Course (TNCC) is designed to teach core level knowledge, refine skills, and build a firm foundation for the treatment of the severely injured patient.
Read MoreOn October 19, 2012, the Pointe Coupee General Mammography Department had their annual Food and Drug Administration inspection. This inspection entails a review of the previous twelve month's Quality Control and Quality Assurance departmental data. Brandi Guidroz-Werchan, Lead Mammographer/QC Technologist, and Alana Moore Smith, Staff Mammographer/QA Technologist, perform testing and complete paperwork on a daily basis in preparation for this annual inspection.
Read MoreThe last week of August brought another storm to Pointe Coupee Parish. This time the winds were less than forecasted and our area was spared the widespread damage that we were subjected to during Hurricane Gustav.
Read MorePointe Coupee General Hospital’s Nursing Staff, Physicians and Respiratory Therapists recently completed certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). This two-day course requires passing a written exam and skills test in order to receive an ACLS Course Completion Certification.
Read MoreIn May 2011, Pointe Coupee General Hospital implemented the stroke telemedicine program that provides access to a stroke neurologist at all times of the day and night. This program was established with grant funds from the Department of Health and Hospitals’ Disease and Stroke Prevention Program (DHH/HDSP) in a partnership with Ochsner Medical Center-New Orleans and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Read MorePointe 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.
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