Welcome to Wayne County Hospital

The mission of Wayne County Hospital is to deliver high quality healthcare regardless of an individual's economic status, sex, race or religion. Wayne County Hospital will maintain high standards of quality in all aspects of care, and will strive to meet the patients’ needs promptly, professionally, and efficiently in a friendly and caring manner. Care will be delivered in an individualized approach and in a safe environment.

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Until further notice: NO GENERAL VISITATION without prior approval in special circumstances.

  • Minors under age 18
  • Patients who are at the end of life
  • Patients with disruptive behavior (in which family is the key to their care)
  • Patients with altered mental status or developmental delays
  • Patients undergoing surgery or procedures.

We encourage you to use alternative electronic technology methods to communicate with patients such as: telephone, video chat, skype, etc…

  • You must wear a FACE MASK while in the facility.
  • If you have had or have the following symptoms DO NOT visit at this time, until symptoms have resolved.
    • Fever
    • Cough
    • Respiratory Illness
    • Shortness of Breath
  •  We encourage you to Wash your hands frequently.
*If you have special considerations please talk to one of our nursing supervisors.

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June is Men's Health Awareness Month

1994, Congress passed a bill declaring the week before Father’s day as Men’s Health Week. To honor the men and families of Wayne County, Wayne County Hospital wants to raise awareness and encourage men to practice healthy life decisions such as exercise, eating healthy, and have regular health screenings.

Limit the Spread of Germs and Prevent Infection

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person: • between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). • via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. • droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Learn more about personal prevention measures, community prevention measures, and symptoms below.

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Wayne Co. Hospital, continues to see numerous COVID Cases and possible COVID symptoms in our ER and Rural Health Clinic, and both areas are extremely busy. As many larger hospitals in other cities are also full, we are encountering delays when transfer of extremely sick patients is required.

Please help us serve our sickest patients first. Due to the increasing demand on all sectors of our health system and the need to maintain resources for the sickest patients, we are asking for those with Non-Emergent needs to be judicious in choosing to come to the ER.

If possible, talk with your doctor first to see if an ER visit is required. As many seek care here and at other area facilities and their ERs, wait times for non-urgent patients may be very lengthy. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience. We urge vaccinations for those who are eligible, as almost everyone coming in with Severe Covid symptoms are those who are unvaccinated. Remember for, non-urgent needs our Rural Health Clinic is open normal hours.

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For Immediate Release

 

John J. (Joe) Murrell, FACHE, Elected to American College of Healthcare Executives Council of Regents

 

CHICAGO, March 26, 2022—John Joseph (Joe) Murrell, FACHE, CEO, Wayne County Hospital,

has been appointed to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College

of Healthcare Executives. The Council of Regents serves as the vital link between ACHE and

members by approving governance and membership regulations as well as promoting ACHE

programs, services and activities within their respective areas.

 

Joe Murrell will take office March 26, 2022, prior to ACHE’s Congress on Healthcare

Leadership. As a Regent, Joe will represent ACHE’s membership for the entire

Commonwealth of Kentucky.

 

Joe currently serves as CEO of Wayne County Hospital, in Monticello, Kentucky. Prior to this

position, he has served as CEO in a number of hospitals over the past 30+ years.

 

Joe also is a board member of the Kentucky Hospital Insurance Company and is active with

the Kentucky Hospital Association, having served on a number of KHA Committees over the

years. Murrell is also Chairman of the Cumberland District of KHA, and is Board Certified in

Healthcare Management as an ACHE Fellow by the American College of Health Care

 

Joe received his Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Washington University’s

Health Administration Program in Washington University’s School of Medicine, St. Louis,

MO., and a Dual Major, Bachelor of Science from Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY.

 

About the American College of Healthcare Executives

 

The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of

more than 48,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other

healthcare organizations. ACHE’s mission is to advance our members and healthcare

leadership excellence. ACHE offers its prestigious FACHE credential, signifying board

certification in healthcare management. ACHE's established network of 77 chapters

provides access to networking, education and career development at the local level. In

addition, ACHE is known for its magazine, Healthcare Executive, and its career development

and public policy programs. Through such efforts, ACHE works toward its vision of being the

preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health. The Foundation

of the American College of Healthcare Executives was established to further advance

healthcare management excellence through education and research. The Foundation of

ACHE is known for its educational programs—including the annual Congress on Healthcare

Leadership, which draws more than 4,000 participants—and groundbreaking research. Its

publishing division, Health Administration Press, is one of the largest publishers of books

and journals on health services management including textbooks for college and university

courses. For more information, visit ache.org.

  

Sherry Dunagan, Administrative Assistant

 

Volunteer

The Volunteers manage and work in the Hospital Gift Shop Monday thru Friday from 8:00 A.M. – 3 P.M. daily where they provide numerous items for purchase for your home, gifts and special occasions.

Financial Services

The mission of Wayne County Hospital is to deliver high quality healthcare regardless of an individuals economic status, sex, race or religion. Wayne County Hospital will maintain high standards of quality in all aspects of care, and will strive to meet the patients’ needs promptly, professionally, and efficiently in a friendly and caring manner. Care will be delivered in an individualized approach and in a safe environment.

Thank you for choosing Wayne County Hospital for all your healthcare needs.

Thank you for choosing Wayne County Hospital for all your healthcare needs.

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