West Tennessee Healthcare - Henry County Hospital

West Tennessee Healthcare - Henry County Hospital, located in Paris, TN, is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to Henry County and the surrounding areas. As a 142-bed hospital, we offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, home health, hospice, and a center for wellness and rehabilitation. Our Cancer Care Center provides advanced outpatient treatments, and we utilize innovative technology like the MAKO SmartRobotics™ system for orthopedic surgeries. With a team of exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, we are committed to delivering affordable, high-quality, and patient-centered care to meet all your healthcare needs.

Identifiers

Hospital Name West Tennessee Healthcare - Henry County Hospital
Facility ID 440132

Location

Address 301 TYSON AV
City/Town Paris
State TN
ZIP Code 38242
County/Parish HENRY

Health System

Health System West Tennessee Healthcare
Health System Website Domain wth.org
Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) Yes

Health System Size & Scope

Health System Total Hospitals 8
Health System Total Beds 1383
Health System Hospital Locations Tennessee

Ownership & Characteristics

Hospital Type Acute Care Hospitals
Hospital Ownership Government - Hospital District or Authority
Ownership Details West Tennessee Healthcare
Emergency Services Yes

Paula C. Bell, Pharm.D., BCPS

Chief Executive Officer

Bell, who has served as Director of Pharmacy at West Tennessee Healthcare—Henry County since 2018, brings a distinguished career in healthcare leadership, clinical excellence, and community-focused innovation to her new role. [3, 8] A Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist with extensive experience in hospital operations, clinical pharmacy, and healthcare administration, Bell has been instrumental in advancing patient-centered care, expanding access to vital services, and leading critical initiatives such as the 340B Program and COVID-19 vaccine response efforts. [3] Her leadership in developing Henry County Hospital's first ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency program and her work in opioid reduction demonstrate her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes. [3] Bell earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy (2007) and completed an Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency with an emphasis in Academia (2008). [3, 8]

John Carruth

CEO

Born at City of Milan Hospital in Milan, TN, spent early years in Hartsville, TN, before graduating from Milan High School. [2] Earned both his Associate and Bachelor's degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin and later obtained an MBA from the University of Memphis. [2] A Registered Nurse in Tennessee, John has dedicated 36 years to West Tennessee Healthcare, holding leadership roles across multiple hospitals and healthcare systems. [2] His extensive career includes currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at WTH Henry County Hospital, formally serving as Administrator for Milan General Hospital, Camden General Hospital, and Decatur County General Hospital. [2] He also held executive positions overseeing radiology, orthopedics, and patient care services. [2] Prior to returning to Tennessee, he worked in Florida in Director and RN roles. [2] With experience spanning seven hospitals across two states, John brings a wealth of knowledge in healthcare administration and patient care. [2] He is the proud father of two sons: John William, married to Charlotte. Clay, married to Chelsi. John also enjoys time with his grandchildren, T.C. and Lou. [2]

Michelle Seaton

Chief Nursing Officer

Michelle Seaton started her career in Sales at Four Season's Sales and Service, where she earned top sales performer for several years. [2] Through her years in sales, she led the largest sales group and increased volumes throughout the organization. [2] In her final sales management position, she managed an organization out of Farmington Hills, Michigan where she led a team and increased sales over 300%. [2] Seaton decided to change her path to pursue a career in nursing. [2] At that time, she enrolled at Bethel University where she achieved her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. [2] She began her nursing career at HCMC in 2013 as a Medical Surgical Nurse. [2] In 2014, she was promoted to Nurse Director over HCMC's Observation Unit, Same Day Surgery, and Outpatient Infusion. [2] From 2017 to 2022, Seaton has been the Director of our Medical Surgical Units and Outpatient Infusion Department. [2] Seaton is married to Dr. Jeff Seaton, a professor at Murray State University. [2] She has three daughters: Jessica Espinosa, Tiffany Donnell and Hailey Frizzell. [2] She also has four grandchildren: Noah, Farrah, Jonah, and Ophelia. [2] Her hobbies include playing golf, boating, traveling, supporting the Tennessee Titans and spending time with family and friends. [2]

Janet G. James, MPA, CRHCP

Chief Human Resources Officer

Janet James comes to Henry County Medical Center with 19 years of experience in rural healthcare and human resources. [2] Most recently, Janet worked with Deaconess Health of Evansville at their Critical Access Hospital locations in Princeton, IN, and Morganfield, KY, as Chief Administrative Officer. [2] While at Deaconess she also worked closely with Rural Health Clinics in both the Indiana and Kentucky markets, as well as in Business Development. [2] Prior to that she served as Administrator at East Wood Clinic in Paris, TN, and as Human Resources Director and Chief Compliance Officer at Trigg County Hospital in western Kentucky. [2]

Josh Roberts, PhD, MBA

Chief Operating Officer | Physician Practices

Josh Roberts has over a decade of service in healthcare administration, including expertise gained from his previous roles as Director of Physician Practices at Henry County Medical Center and as Administrator of East Wood Clinic, an independent primary care group. [2] Prior to his healthcare career, Josh served as a history professor and Honors Program Director at Bethel University. [2] His academic accomplishments include a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky, a PhD from Vanderbilt University, and an MBA from Bethel University. [2]

Residency Programs

Allopathic Residency Program No
Dental Residency Program No
Osteopathic Residency Program No
Other Residency Programs No
Pediatric Residency Program No

Capacity & Services

Licensed Beds 142

Staffing & Personnel

FTE Employees on Payroll 485.71
FTE Interns & Residents NA

Inpatient Utilization

Inpatient Days (Title V) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) 2864
Inpatient Days (Title XIX) 1972
Total Inpatient Days 8723
Bed Count 43
Available Bed Days 15695
Discharges (Title V) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII) 630
Discharges (Title XIX) 570
Total Discharges 2001

Adult & Pediatric Subtotal

Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 2283
Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 1101
Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) 6873
Bed Count (Adults & Peds) 34
Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) 12410
Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 630
Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 570
Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) 2001

Quality Summary

Care Quality Stengths High overall patient satisfaction. Patients were very positive about the cleanliness of the hospital. Patients were very positive about the quiet atmosphere of the hospital. The hospital is average in every measured mortality rate Hospital has an average ER wait time. Patients are seen and treated on average in 2-3 hours. Hospital does a good job at treating conditions like pneumonia so that patients don't have to come back to the hospital.
Care Quality Concerns Hospital has had some challengs with infection rates being high.

Hospital Overall Rating

Patient Experience Star Ratings

Nurse Communication – Star Rating
Doctor Communication – Star Rating
Staff Responsiveness – Star Rating
Communication About Medicines – Star Rating
Discharge Information – Star Rating
Care Transition – Star Rating
Cleanliness – Star Rating
Quietness – Star Rating
Overall Hospital Rating – Star Rating
Recommend Hospital – Star Rating

Recommendation Percentage

Percent of Patients Who Definitely Recommend the Hospital 73%

Mortality Group Indicators

Mortality Group – Rate of Complications for Hip/Knee Replacement Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Attack Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for CABG Surgery Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for COPD Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Failure Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Pneumonia Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Stroke Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Pressure Ulcer Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate Among Surgical Inpatients With Serious Treatable Complications
Mortality Group – Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – In-Hospital Fall with Hip Fracture Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Postoperative Respiratory Failure Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism or Deep Vein Thrombosis Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Postoperative Sepsis Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Postoperative Wound Dehiscence Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Abdominopelvic Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient Safety and Adverse Events Composite No Different Than National Average

Timely & Effective Care

Timely and Effective Care: Average (Median) Time in the Emergency Department Before Leaving (Lower Is Better) 173

Readmission Scores & Groups

Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Not Available
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients -13.1
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients -29.6
Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) 13.2
Readmission Score Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy Not Available
Readmission Score Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery 0.6
Readmission Score Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for CABG Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients 18.8
Readmission Score Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate 19.8
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) 14.2
Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate 14.9
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients Average Days per 100 Discharges
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges
Readmission Group Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery Better than expected
Readmission Group Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for CABG Not Available
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate No Different Than the National Rate

Infection SIRs

CLABSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) N/A
CAUTI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) 0.445
SSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) N/A
CDI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) 0.185
MRSA SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) N/A

Fiscal Period

Fiscal Year Begin Jul 01, 2022
Fiscal Year End Jun 30, 2023

Charity & Uncompensated Care ($ thousands)

Charity Care Cost $2,833
Bad Debt Expense $5,344
Uncompensated Care Cost $4,268
Total Uncompensated Care $4,400

Operating Expenses ($ thousands)

Total Salaries $37,364
Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) $54,949
Depreciation Expense $3,730
Total Operating Costs $69,040

Charges ($ thousands)

Inpatient Charges $61,084
Outpatient Charges $205,032
Total Patient Charges $266,116

Wage-Related Details ($ thousands)

Core Wage Costs $7,059
Wage Costs (RHC/FQHC) $75
Adjusted Salaries $37,364
Contract Labor (Patient Care) $3,297
Wage Costs (Part A Teaching)
Wage Costs (Interns & Residents)

Balance Sheet – Current Assets ($ thousands)

Cash & Bank Balances $1,949
Short-Term Investments $493
Notes Receivable
Accounts Receivable $46,713
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $-33,957
Inventory $2,930
Prepaid Expenses $984
Other Current Assets $520
Total Current Assets $21,971

Balance Sheet – Fixed Assets ($ thousands)

Land Value $795
Land Improvements Value $1,806
Building Value $66,208
Leasehold Improvements
Fixed Equipment Value
Major Movable Equipment $45,431
Minor Depreciable Equipment
Health IT Assets
Total Fixed Assets $31,892

Balance Sheet – Other Assets ($ thousands)

Long-Term Investments $1,080
Other Assets $11,567
Total Other Assets $12,647
Total Assets $66,510

Balance Sheet – Current Liabilities ($ thousands)

Accounts Payable $1,329
Salaries & Wages Payable $1,367
Payroll Taxes Payable $1,881
Short-Term Debt $333
Deferred Revenue
Other Current Liabilities $-1,544
Total Current Liabilities $3,440

Balance Sheet – Long-Term Liabilities ($ thousands)

Mortgage Debt $3,383
Long-Term Notes Payable
Unsecured Loans
Other Long-Term Liabilities $17,330
Total Long-Term Liabilities $20,712
Total Liabilities $24,152

Balance Sheet – Equity ($ thousands)

General Fund Balance $42,358
Total Fund Balances $42,358
Total Liabilities & Equity $66,510

DRG & Program Payments ($ thousands)

DRG (Non-Outlier)
DRG (Pre-Oct 1) $1,372
DRG (Post-Oct 1) $3,906
Outlier Payments
DSH Adjustment $158
Eligible DSH % $0
Simulated MC Payments
Total IME Payments

Revenue & Income Statement ($ thousands)

Inpatient Revenue $62,686
Outpatient Revenue $222,973
Total Patient Revenue $285,659
Contractual Allowances & Discounts $203,987
Net Patient Revenue $81,672
Total Operating Expenses $92,313
Net Service Income $-10,641
Other Income $5,050
Total Income $-5,591
Other Expenses $644
Net Income $-6,235

Ratios & Program Revenues ($ thousands)

Cost-to-Charge Ratio $0
Net Medicaid Revenue $5,001
Medicaid Charges $34,881
Net CHIP Revenue
CHIP Charges

EHR Information

EHR MEDITECH Expanse
EHR Version Expanse
EHR is Changing Yes--In Process of Replacing

ERP Information

ERP Workday
ERP Version NA
EHR is Changing No