Here, physicians and physician offices are able to download blank forms to use for hospital business. 

When should I seek treatment for my wound at a wound healing center?

• Ask your doctor about visiting our Wound Healing Center if:
• You’ve had a sore that won’t heal for more than 30 days (commonly experienced by people with diabetes).
• You have a sore with increasing pain, redness or swelling, foul odor, or a change in color.
• You have a surgical wound that has become infected.

What do I bring to my first appointment?

• A list of any medications you’re currently taking as well as any allergies you’re aware of.
• Medical records including x-ray films if you have them.
• Insurance forms or cards.

Our center is staffed with a unique team of doctors, nurses and therapists all dedicated to healing chronic wounds. The causes of wounds are complex, and our group represents expertise in all of the major areas necessary to handle your varied circumstances and challenges. Whatever it takes for healing to occur, we’re equipped and staffed to make it happen.

Meet our expert staff of Wound Healers:

Bryan Calcote, MD, Internal Medicine, Medical Director

Jennifer Gholson, MD, Family Medicine

Thomas Jeffcoat, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon

William Meyer, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon

Steven Mills, MD, Obstetrics/Gynecology

James Stephens, MD, Family Medicine

Robert Walker, MD, Family Medicine

Christy Murphy, RN, Clinical Coordinator

Kelli Rego, LPN, HBO Technician

Hope Walker, RN, Case Manager

Tia Davis, Office Coordinator

Patrick Rhodes, Program Director

What We Treat

• Diabetic Lower Extremity Ulcers
• Pressure Ulcers
• Venous Ulcers
• Arterial Wounds
• Post Surgical Dehiscence
• Osteo Radionecrosis
• Soft Tissue Radiation Wounds
• Compromised Flaps/Grafts
• Failed Flaps/Grafts
• Necrotizing Infections
• Osteomyelitis
• Decompression Sickness
• Crush Injuries

Annual Review is a mandatory educational program designed to remind employees of specific procedures and hospital policies in order to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and employees.

As a means of providing this education in the most convenient way possible, you can now complete your annual review online. You can do this from any computer in the hospital or from your Internet enabled PC at home, and should be completed prior to your employee anniversary date.

STEP 1: To get started, print out the test packet which can be accessed from the link below. You must have Adobe Reader installed on your PC in order to open this set of forms. If you need Adobe Reader, you can download and install it for free.

The test packet MUST BE COMPLETED ENTIRELY.

STEP 2: Once you have downloaded and printed the test packet, you can then proceed to the educational review information. After you have completed the test, turn it in to Kim Bridge (601)835-9406 to receive credit for your annual review.

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION.

PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

Understanding Your Health Record/Information
Each time you visit a hospital, physician, or other health care provider, a record of your visit is made. Typically, this record contains your symptoms, examination and test results, diagnoses, treatment, and a plan for future care or treatment. This information, often referred to as your health or medical record, serves as a:

• basis for planning your care and treatment

• means of communication among the many health professionals who contribute to your care

• legal documentation describing the care you received

• means by which you or a third-party payer can verify that services billed were actually provided

• tool in educating health professionals

• source of data for medical research

• source of information for public health officials charged with improving the health of the nation

• source of data for facility planning and marketing

• tool with which we can assess and continually work to improve the care we render and the outcomes we achieve

• Understanding what is in your record and how your health information is used helps you to: ensure its accuracy, better understand who, what, when, where, and why others may access your health information, and make more informed decisions when authorizing disclosure to others.

When this Notice refers to "we" or "us," it is referring to KDMC, the members of its medical staff (including your physician(s)), other health care providers affiliated with KDMC. This Notice applies only to protected health information created or obtained in connection with medical care provided to you in this facility. It does not apply to care provided to you in your physician’s office or in the office of any other health care provider. If you have not previously visited your physician’s office, upon your next visit you should receive that physician’s Notice of Privacy Practices as it relates to his or her own office practice.

This Notice describes how we will use and disclose your health information in the facility. The policies outlined in this Notice apply to all of your health information generated by us in the facility, whether recorded in your medical record, invoices, payment forms, videotapes or other ways. Similarly, these policies apply to the health information gathered from other organizations by any health care professional, employee or volunteer who participates in your care.

Our Responsibilities
This organization is required by law to:

• maintain the privacy of your health information

• provide you with this notice as to our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to information we collect and maintain about you

• abide by the terms of this notice

• notify you if we are unable to agree to a requested restriction

• accommodate reasonable requests you may have to communicate health information by alternative means or at alternative locations.

We reserve the right to change our practices and to make the new provisions effective for all protected health information we maintain. Any changes to this Notice will be posted on our website and at our facility, and will be available from us upon request. We will not use or disclose your health information without your written authorization, except as described in this Notice.

Your Health Information Rights
Although your health record is the physical property of the facility that compiled it, the information belongs to you. You have the right to:

• request that we not use or disclose your health information for a particular reason related to treatment, payment or KDMC’s general health care operations and/or to a particular family member, other relative or close personal friend. We are not required to agree to your request. If we do agree to a restriction, we will abide by that restriction unless you are in need of emergency treatment and the restricted information is needed to provide that emergency treatment. To request a restriction, submit a written request to the Privacy Officer listed on the final page of this Notice.

• obtain a paper copy of the “Privacy Notice” upon request.

• inspect and obtain a copy of your health record. To arrange for access to your records, or to receive a copy of your records, you should submit a written request to the Privacy Officer listed on the last page of this Notice. (If you request copies, we will charge you a reasonable fee for copying and mailing the requested information.)
  amend your health record if you believe that any health information in your record is incorrect or if you believe that important information is missing. Please use the form provided by our facility to make such requests. For a request form, please contact the Privacy Officer.

• obtain an accounting of disclosures of your health information made by KDMC during the time period for which you request (not to exceed 6 years). To request an accounting of disclosures, submit a written request to the Privacy Officer listed on the final page of this Notice, using the form provided by our facility to make such requests. The following disclosures will not be accounted for: (i) disclosures made for the purpose of carrying out treatment, payment or health care operations, (ii) disclosures made to you, (iii) disclosures of information maintained in our patient directory, or disclosures made to persons involved in your care, or for the purpose of notifying your family or friends about your whereabouts, (iv) disclosures for national security or intelligence purposes, (v) disclosures to correctional institutions or law enforcement officials who had you in custody at the time of disclosure, (vi) disclosures that occurred prior to April 14, 2003, (vii) disclosures made pursuant to an authorization signed by you, (viii) disclosures that are part of a limited data set, (ix) disclosures that are incidental to another permissible use or disclosure, or (x) disclosures made to a health oversight agency or law enforcement official, but only if the agency or official asks us not to account to you for such disclosures and only for the limited period of time covered by that request. The accounting will include the date of each disclosure, the name of the entity or person who received the information and that person's address (if known), and a brief description of the information disclosed and the purpose of the disclosure. You will not be charged for your first accounting request in any 12 month period; however, for any requests that you make thereafter, you will be charged a reasonable fee.

• receive confidential communications of your health information by alternative means or at alternative locations upon request. This means that you may, for example, designate that we contact you at work rather than home. To request communications via alternative means or at alternative locations, you must submit a written request to the Privacy Officer listed on the final page of this Notice. All reasonable requests will be granted.

• revoke your authorization to use or disclose health information except to the extent that action has already been taken in reliance on your prior authorization (such a request must be made in writing to the Privacy Officer).

Examples of How We May Use or Disclose Your Health Information
In some circumstances we are permitted or required to use or disclose your health information without obtaining your prior authorization and, except as noted below, without offering you the opportunity to object. These circumstances include:

• Treatment: We will use your health information for the purpose of providing, or allowing others to provide, treatment to you or any other individual. For example: information obtained by a nurse, physician, or other member of your health care team will be recorded in your record and used to determine the course of treatment that should work best for you. Your physician will document in your record his or her expectations of the members of your health care team. Members of your health care team will then record the actions they took and their observations. In that way, the physician will know how you are responding to treatment. We will also provide your physician or a subsequent health care provider with copies of various reports that should assist him or her in treating you once you’re discharged from this hospital.

• Payment: We will use your health information for the purpose of allowing us, as well as other entities, to secure payment for the health care services provided to you. For example: A bill may be sent to you or a third-party payer, including Medicare or Medicaid. The information on or accompanying the bill may include information that identifies you, as well as your diagnosis, procedures, and supplies used.

• Health care operations: We will use and/or disclose your health information for regular health operations and may also disclose your information to another organization to allow it to perform its operations, but only to the extent that we both have a relationship with you. For example: Members of the medical staff, the risk or quality improvement manager, or members of the quality improvement team may use information in your health record to assess the care and outcomes in your case and others like it. This information will then be used in an effort to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of the health care and service we provide.

• We have agreed, as permitted by law, to share your health information among ourselves for purposes of treatment, payment or health care operations. This enables us to better address your health care needs.

• Business associates: There are some services provided in our organization through contacts with business associates. Examples include physician services in the emergency department and radiology, certain laboratory tests, and a copy service we use when making copies of your health record. When these services are contracted, we may disclose your health information to our business associate so that they can perform the job we’ve asked them to do and bill you or your third-party payer for services rendered. To protect your health information, however, we require the business associate to appropriately safeguard your information.

• Directory: Unless you notify us that you object, we will use your name, location in the facility, your condition in general terms that will not communicate specific medical information about you, and religious affiliation for directory purposes. This patient directory information may be provided to members of the clergy and, except for religious affiliation, to other people who ask for you by name.

• Notification: Unless you notify us that you object, we may use or disclose information to notify or assist in notifying a family member, personal representative, or another person responsible for your care, your location, and general condition or death and to organizations involved in these tasks during disaster situations. In emergencies, we may disclose this information without giving you an opportunity to object.

• Communication with family: Unless you notify us that you object, health professionals, using their best judgment, may disclose to a family member, other relative, close personal friend or any other person you identify, health information that is directly related to that person’s involvement in your care or payment related to your care. In emergencies, we may disclose this information without giving you an opportunity to object.

• Research: We may disclose information to researchers when their research has been approved by an institutional review board that has reviewed the research proposal and established protocols to ensure the privacy of your health information.

• Coroners, medical examiners, funeral directors: We may disclose health information to coroners, medical examiners or funeral directors consistent with applicable law to carry out their official duties.

• Organ procurement organizations: Consistent with applicable law, we may disclose health information to organ procurement organizations or other entities engaged in the procurement, banking, or transplantation of organs for the purpose of tissue donation and transplant.

• Marketing: We may contact you to provide appointment reminders or information about treatment alternatives or other health-related benefits and services that may be of interest to you. We may use your patient questionnaire information to improve the quality of our services.

• Fund raising: We may contact you as part of a fund-raising effort.

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA): We may disclose to the FDA health information relative to adverse events with respect to food, supplements, product and product defects, or post marketing surveillance information to enable product recalls, repairs, or replacement.

• Workers’ compensation: We may disclose health information to the extent authorized by and to the extent necessary to comply with laws relating to workers compensation or other similar programs established by law.
  Public health risks and purposes: As required by law, we may disclose your health information to public health or legal authorities for purposes related to: prevention or controlling disease, injury or disability; reporting of births, deaths, child abuse, neglect, exploitation of vulnerable adults, domestic violence, disease or infection exposure, and we may disclose your health information to a person who may have been exposed to a disease or may be at risk for contracting or spreading a disease or condition.

• Correctional institution: Should you be an inmate of a correctional institution, we may disclose to the institution or agents thereof health information necessary for your health and the health and safety of other individuals.
  Required by law and law enforcement: We may disclose health information to a law enforcement official for purposes such as complying with a court order or a valid subpoena or in the course of any judicial or administrative proceeding.

• Reporting: Federal law makes provision for your health information to be released to an appropriate health oversight agency, public health authority or attorney, provided that a work force member or business associate believes in good faith that we have engaged in unlawful conduct or have otherwise violated professional or clinical standards and are potentially endangering one or more patients, workers or the public.

• Health oversight activities: We may disclose medical information to a health agencies for activities authorized by law, including audits, inspections, licensure or civil, administrative or criminal investigations.

• Public safety: We may disclose medical information about you to appropriate persons when necessary to prevent or lessen a serious threat to your health or safety or the health and safety of the general public or another person.

• Specialized governmental functions: When appropriate conditions apply, we may release medical information for military, national security, intelligence activities, criminal corrections, or public benefit purposes.

For More Information or to Report a Problem
To obtain a paper copy of this notice or if you have questions and would like additional information about our privacy policies, you may contact the Privacy Officer at (601) 835-9281.
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a written complaint with the Privacy Officer or by mail, fax, or e-mail with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Region IV, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta Federal Center, Suite 3B70, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, GA 30303-8909. Voice Phone (404) 562-7886. FAX (404) 562-7881. TDD (404) 331-2867. For all complaints filed by e-mail send to:

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Individuals may, but are not required to, use OCR's Health Information Privacy Complaint Form. To obtain a copy of this form, or for more information about the Privacy Rule or how to file a complaint with OCR, contact any OCR office or go to www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/.
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
Effective Date: 4-14-03

The medical information on this site is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information is not intended to be patient education, does not create any patient-physician relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment.

Please consult your health care provider, or contact King's Daughters Medical Center for an appointment, before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. King's Daughters Medical Center expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. King's Daughters Medical Center does not endorse specifically any test, treatment, or procedure mentioned on the site.

By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by King's Daughters Medical Center. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter this site.

By connecting to KDMC's wireless Internet service,
you are agreeing to these terms and related policies.

King's Daughters Medical Center (KDMC) free Wi-Fi service Terms and Conditions:

KDMC provides limited but free Internet access points or "hot spots" during most hours, except during maintenance procedures, for patients and their guests' personal use with portable computers or devices capable of receiving wireless signals. These access points allow patients and their guests to access the Internet from their web-enabled devices when within range of these access points.

As with most public wireless "hot spots," KDMC's wireless connection is not secure. Any information being sent or received could potentially be intercepted by another wireless user. Cautious and informed wireless users should not transmit their credit card information, passwords and any other sensitive personal information while using any wireless "hot spot."

Users assume all associated risks and agree to hold harmless KDMC and its employees for any personal information (e.g. credit card) that is compromised, or for any damage caused to users' hardware or software due to electric surges, security issues or consequences caused by viruses or hacking. All wireless access users should have up-to-date virus protection on their personal laptop computers or wireless devices. KDMC provides access to Web-based email only. For Microsoft Outlook or other email services, the users must connect with their own Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Due to the proliferation of Wi-Fi networks, KDMC Wi-Fi users may also be able to access other Wi-Fi networks within KDMC that are not provided by KDMC. Use of these non-KDMC wireless networks within the KDMC's facilities is also governed by KDMC policies. KDMC strongly recommends you do not use other Wi-Fi networks.

If a user has problems accessing the Internet over these connections, KDMC staff cannot assist in making changes to the user's network settings or perform any troubleshooting on the user's computer. Users should refer to their owner's manuals or other support services offered by their device manufacturer.

All users are expected to use KDMC's wireless access in a legal and responsible manner, consistent with the public service and informational purposes for which it is provided. Users should not violate federal, Mississippi or local laws, including the transmission or receiving of child pornography or harmful material, fraud, or downloading copyrighted material.

Any restriction or monitoring of a minor's access to KDMC's wireless network is the sole responsibility of the patient or guest.

PLEASE NOTE: Printing access is not available via the wireless connection. Printers are not available via the wireless connection at this time. If users need to print, they should save their work to a portable storage device (e.g. floppy disk or USB drive) or wait to print a document on a home printer.

Brentwood, Tenn. (June 14, 2011) – King’s Daughters Medical Center, Chief Executive Officer, Alvin Hoover received the highest honor for a hospital CEO in the US by being named “CEO of the Year” by Quorum Health Resources (QHR).

 Quorum Health Resources (QHR) is the nation’s largest hospital management company and the seventh largest healthcare consulting firm in the United States.

 QHR President James L. Horrar said, “Alvin Hoover, his management team and board of trustees are being celebrated for governing a thriving hospital.”

 “King’s Daughters Medical Center’s profitability has increased significantly with impressive expansion and facility renovation projects while positioning KDMC for long-term sustainability,” said Horrar.

Alvin’s success goes beyond numbers, as he has demonstrated humble, servant leadership to the hospital board and staff. He has achieved trust among his constituents, while maintaining the highest ranking in leadership performance.

In accepting the award Hoover said, “It is an honor to be recognized as CEO of the Year. We have a great hospital, and a great community to serve. Our patients deserve the very best we can give and this award recognizes the KDMC board, medical staff and employees for what we’ve accomplished. As a team, KDMC has shared the vision to become the best at providing patient care.”

Hoover cited Isaiah 26:12 in concluding remarks; “Lord, you establish peace for us. All that we have accomplished, you have done for us.” I would like to think that I have some talent and ability to lead and to take a little credit for it, but that verse says that whatever it is that I have done, the Lord has done it for me. He deserves the credit.”

“QHR is proud and pleased of the accomplishments of Alvin and the KDMC team,” Horror said. “Alvin’s leadership style and commitment to success serve as an example to us all. We’re proud to call Alvin Hoover the CEO of the Year.”

KDMC is a non-profit hospital, which means our dollars are reinvested in the community's health. We reinvest by continuing to grow to meet your health care needs - upgrading facilities, staying on top of technology by purchasing innovative equipment and providing quality medical professionals. Through the years, KDMC has been able to meet almost every medical need of our community, and King's Daughters Foundation was established to facilitate the continued growth of the hospital.

The Foundation is governed by a board of directors with members from all backgrounds, professions and areas of expertise throughout the community. Board members serve a 3-year term.

During the year, the Foundation hosts several fundraisers including the annual membership drive in January and the spring Golf Tournament. These fundraisers add to the resources that the Foundation uses to make facility improvements. However, money is generated from other sources throughout the year. For example, employees can contribute through payroll deduction each pay period. Meanwhile, donations are received through memorials and honorariums. These gifts can be given in memory of a relative, friend or business associate, to send a speedy recovery wish to someone, to honor a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion or as an expression of gratitude.

Gifts may be made in any amount. No gift is too small, none too large and all are tax deductible. For more information on donating to the Foundation, call the Foundation office at 823-5336.

Current Board Members for the King’s Daughters Medical Center Foundation include (seated from left) Shannon Clark, Vice President; Susan Aycock, President; Terri Moak, Secretary and (not pictured) Pat Lowery, CPA as Treasurer. New members included (standing from left) Harriett Proffitt, Beth Breeland, Martha Arrington, Kristi Sessums, Martha Lofton, Mary Lu Redd and Cindy Hyde-Smith.

     For more than 30 years, King's Daughters Auxiliary has been a dedicated group of volunteers who donate their time and resources to the facility to improve the hospital environment for everyone. 

     In addition to the Auxiliary, the hospital offers an opportunity for high school-aged students to volunteer in various departments during the summer months. There is also a steadily growing Emergency Room volunteer program, in which volunteers act as hosts and hostesses inside the ER - communicating with families about their loved ones condition and helping make a stressful situation as comfortable as possible for all those involved.

KDMC is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

DIETARY

DIETARY AIDE

RPT

Qualifications include:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to develop a thorough understanding of therapeutic diets through formal education on-the-job training.
• Able to work rotation of hourly scheduled and weekends.
• Ability to read and write.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

EMT-BASIC/EMT-PARAMEDIC

RFT

Qualifications include:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• D.O.T. approved EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic training
• Minimum six (6) months experience on ambulances.
• National Registry of EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic certification
• Current MS EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic license, MS Drivers’ certification & CPR certifications.
• EMT-Paramedic – current ACLS & PALS certifications.

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

STAFF RN

RFT & PRN

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current MS RN license and CPR certification required.
• Current ACLS, PALS & TNCC certifications or must obtain within first year of employment.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

EVS TECH I

RFT & RPT

Qualifications include:

• Must be able to read and follow directions.
• On-the-job training.

FITNESS CENTER

AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR

OPT

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year instructing experience
• CPR certified or must obtain within 30 days of employment
• Nationally recognized aquatic certifications.
• Be a role model in health & fitness.

HUMAN RESOURCES

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COORDINATOR

RFT

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One year experience in a HR position (healthcare background and benefit administration process preferred).
• Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred.

PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES

REGISTRATION CLERK

RFT

Qualifications include:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Two years of job related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate computer & office equipment.
• Must be able to successfully type 40 wpm

(A typing test must be taken at a MS WIN Job Center.)

ER FINANICAL COUNSELOR

RFT

Qualifications include:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Two years of job related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate computer & office equipment.
• Must be able to successfully type 40 wpm

(A typing test must be taken at a MS WIN Job Center.)

 RADIOLOGY

ULTRASOUND TECH

PRN

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of an approved ultrasound training program.
• Must be knowledgeable of all basic ultra sound exams regarding the abdomen, vessels, OB/GYN and pediatric.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or registry eligible.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Be able to perform manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks as ordered by physicians.

REGULATORY AFFAIRS

CLINICAL QUALITY AUDITOR

RFT

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Acute care clinical experience required.
• Case management experience preferred.
• Current MS RN licensure required.
• Experience in MS Office applications, especially MS Excel.

SURGICAL

NURSE TECH

OPT

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR certification required

THERAPY SERVICES

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

PRN

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from an Occupational Therapy Association Accredited School of Occupational Therapy
• Current MS license as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility and evidence of application for licensure.
• Current CPR certification

ATHLETIC TRAINER

RFT

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of an accredited Athletic Trainer Program with at least BS in Athletic Training.
• Current MS Athletic Trainer licensure.

 RFT = Regular Full-time - works a minimum of 35 hours per week & eligible for benefits.

RPT= Regular Part-time - works less than 35 hours but more than 24 hours per week & eligible for benefits.

OPT/PRN = Occasional Part-time/PRN - available to work when called for short periods of time and usually works less than an average of 20 hours per week and not eligible for benefits.

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