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NSM Expands Chattanooga
Operations Center
National Seating & Mobility (NSM) has completed a project that expanded its operations center in Chattanooga, Tenn.
According to a news announcement, the upgraded facility has an additional 20,000 square feet “to accommodate the company’s continued growth.” The operations center is now nearly 40,000 square feet in size and is home to NSM’s payor relations, accounting, billing and collections departments. More than 200 NSM team members are based at the operations center.
“The expansion of our operations center in Chattanooga provides NSM the space we need to accommodate the company’s current employees and future projected growth,” said NSM CEO Bill Mixon. “The open design facilitates team interaction, and additions such as new break rooms provide employees with areas to enjoy throughout the day. Ensuring that our employees have a great space to operate within every day was as much of a driver for this project as planning to add new staff in the future.”
Kevin Harmon (far left, NSM VP of Financial Operations), Bill Mixon (NSM CEO), Sen. Bo Watson, Bart Witteveen (NSM CFO) and a representative from the architect partner, Stephen R. Elliott & Associates, at the Chattanooga ribbon cutting.
Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson and Chattanooga employees joined Mixon and other members of NSM’s executive team for a Nov. 3 grand opening celebration.
“We are proud to be a part of the Chattanooga community,” Mixon said, “and look forward to growing our operations team in this expanded facility.” m
Quantum Rehab Hosts Design Forums for Clinicians
During two-day Design Forums this year, Quantum Rehab invited dozens of clinicians from rehabilitation facilities to share their ideas, with the goal of advancing complex rehab technology (CRT).
In all, 42 clinicians from across the country partici- pated in 2017 Forums to share their CRT experiences with Quantum Rehab personnel.
Jay Brislin, VP of Quantum Rehab, said in a news announcement, “We seek constant input from consumers, providers and clinicians to ensure Quantum delivers innovative, market-driven mobility technology. This type of intensive forum is invaluable to us.”
Brislin pointed out that previous Quantum Design Forums helped to develop the manufacturer’s new front- wheel-drive 4Front power wheelchair.
When it came to the Forums’ ability to bring out new ideas, “This year’s events were no exception,” Brislin said. He added that participants were gracious in “providing the most grounded, real-world input and feedback toward improving rehab technology for all.”
Julie Piriano, compliance of cer and VP of Clinical Education and Industry Affairs, said the events also gave clinicians the chance to share ideas with colleagues.
“The diversity of clinicians from across the country creates a wonderful resource for attendees to learn from each other. The collaborative knowledge that comes from the Forums is invaluable to everyone. We’re privileged to have these opportunities to not just add a greater stake- holder voice to our products, but to also acknowledge the exceptional work of the clinician community.” m
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