Capella Health

Sparta, TN (January 30, 2015) – Teresa Roberts has been promoted to Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Highlands Medical Center (HMC) in Sparta, TN, according to Bill Little, Chief Executive Officer.

“With 32 years experience, including 30 years in management, Teresa brings a proven track record to her new position,” said Little. “Teresa has been serving as Interim CNO while simultaneously serving as Chief Quality Officer.  During this time, she has more than adequately demonstrated the qualities we are looking for in leading the clinical efforts at Highlands on a go-forward basis.  I have no doubt that having Teresa permanently in this role will allow Highlands to continue the momentum we are experiencing in improved employee, physician and patient satisfaction as well as patient safety.”

Roberts began her career at Highlands Medical Center in 2001 as the Director of Performance Improvement / Patient Safety Officer, with additional responsibilities including education, risk management, infection control, employee health and accreditation preparedness. She was promoted to Chief Quality Officer in January 2004 and became the Interim Chief Nursing Officer in May 2014 after the retirement of Gearline Copeland.

Roberts earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing at East Tennessee State University and began her nursing career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

About Highlands Medical Center

Located in Sparta, TN, Highlands Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. Founded in 1929 by Dr. E.B. Clark, the hospital currently employs more than 230 people at its current modern facility, which was built in 1996. HMC is a part of the Capella-Saint Thomas system of hospitals, a joint venture between Capella Healthcare and Saint Thomas Health, along with sister hospitals River Park Hospital in McMinnville, DeKalb Community Hospital in Smithville, and Stones River Hospital in Woodbury. The hospital, which is also partially owned by physicians, is one of the area’s largest employers and tax payers. For more information, visit the hospital’s website at www.HighlandsMedicalCenter.net. For more information about Capella Healthcare, visit the website at  www.CapellaHealthcare.com.

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