Kasey Copeland, Risk Manager for Witham Health Services

June 26, 2023

Kasey Copeland may be new in his role as the “Risk Manager” for Witham but he certainly is not new to Witham. The past ten years you may remember him as a Paramedic for Witham Medical Transport and Boone County EMS. While working in EMS has been one of the most interesting jobs Kasey has held, he is excited to bring the knowledge and expertise he has gained from it to his new position.

Healthcare risk management comprises the systems and processes to uncover, mitigate, and prevent risks in healthcare institutions. Risk prevention does not mean risk is eliminated; rather it ensures that when a potential risk or an actual event happens, we have a system in place to take corrective steps towards fixing the issues.

At Witham we encourage our staff to report incidents so they can be shared with others to learn from and prevent them from happening in the future.

Get to know Kasey

Where do you live? - Are you from around here? - Do you have siblings?

I live in Lebanon. I am Boone County born and raised. I have a twin brother, and younger sister and brother.

Are you married? Children? Names?

I am married to my wife Holley, and we have two children Chase and Nevaeh.

What is your favorite vacation place?

Either Minnesota fishing on a lake or Las Vegas enjoying the desert sun.

What is your favorite movie?

Probably Farris Bueller’s Day Off.

What is your favorite family recipe/meal?

My mom and grandmother’s famous Spaghetti Casserole.

What is the most interesting or unusual job you have held?

Working in EMS is probably the most interesting.

Do you like to dance?

No

What is your favorite family tradition?

The afternoon/evening of the 4th of July, my family gets together for our Independence Day celebration. My siblings, parents, and a few cousins pool some money, buy our own firework, and put on our own fireworks show at my parents.

Who is your hero?

I had a teacher in my senior year of high school, Brad Hisey. He taught what hard work was while staying humble. He pushed me personally and spiritually. He showed me how to prioritize what’s important and how to handle things when times seem tough.

What motivates you to work hard?

My family

What is your favorite sport to watch or play?

College basketball

What is your favorite board game?

Double aces, it’s a variation of Phase 10.

What radio station do you listen to?

104.5 classic rock

What is your favorite color?

Blue

What are your hobbies?

I enjoying being outdoors, taking care of my property, sitting on the porch, or fishing. I also enjoy the occasional sit down at a blackjack table.

Do you have pets? If so what are they and their names?

Yes, a dog (Miley), cat (Brownie), and a kitten (my kids have named Bear, but I’m still in denial that it’s a permanent resident on our porch)