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Gibson County Nursing Home Cited For Violations

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, has suspended new admissions of residents to Bailey Park Community Living Center effective November 18, 2009, and imposed a one-time state civil monetary penalty of $1,500. The federal civil penalty has been imposed at $4,200 a day until the violations are corrected. A special monitor has been appointed to review the facility’s operations.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health announces that the suspension of admissions at the Highlands of Dyersburg Health & Rehabilitation has been lifted effective November 5, 2009. The facility is a 123-bed licensed nursing home located at 350 East Tickle Road.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners has suspended the license of Larry E. Perry, MD. The suspension of Perry’s license was effective November 3, 2009. As a result of the summary suspension, Perry is immediately prohibited from practicing medicine in the state.

Program Funding Reaches Capacity

NASHVILLE – The state AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) has reached enrollment capacity and must establish a waiting list for services effective immediately, the Tennessee Department of Health announced today. As of June 2009, program enrollment had reached 3,367 with funding at $25.3 million. Last year at the same time, enrollment totaled 2,706.

“The Presidential declaration is a proactive step in preparing for a potential increase in illness and facility demands related to H1N1 flu. This virus is spreading rapidly, and there is the potential for healthcare systems to become overburdened. This administrative statement will allow healthcare facilities to request specific waivers from the federal Department of Health and Human Services to allow them to initiate their disaster plans quickly in response to increased demand. We stand ready to support our healthcare partners as they work with us to protect the health of all Tennesseans.”

--- State Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN

NASHVILLE  – The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners has summarily suspended the license of Rodney Dunham, MD, of Athens. The suspension of Dunham’s license became effective October 21, 2009. As a result of the suspension, Dunham is immediately prohibited from practicing medicine in the state.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Departments of Education and Health are proud to announce Tennessee is among the 10 best states in the percentage of schools that did not sell less nutritious food and beverages last year, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health announces that the suspension of admissions at Countryside Healthcare and Rehabilitation nursing home has been lifted effective September 24, 2009. The facility is a 162-bed licensed nursing home located at 3051 Buffalo Road in Lawrenceburg.