BaptistBriefs February 2015
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Friday, March 6 Patient Safety – Infection Control Video Contest deadline See page 3 for information.
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Wednesday, March 11 Seventh Annual Autism Symposium University of North Florida Registration deadline is March 10. See page 4 for information.
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Saturday, March 14 Gate River Run – Volunteers needed Volunteers are needed to staff a water station at the Reid Building during the run. For more information, contact Danielle Leen at 904.202.2530 or danielle.leen@bmcjax.com .
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Saturday, March 28
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Congenital Heart Walk University of North Florida Join the Wolfson Children’s Hospital team, “You and Me and CHD,” or the “U of Florida Jax Ped CV Center & ACHD Clinic” team at congenitalheartwalk.org .
Saturday, April 18
Katie Ride for Life Atlantic Recreational Center, Fernandina Beach Join “Team Wolfson: Cranking for Kids,” by contacting Team Captain Stephanie Perry at perrystephanieb@gmail.com . For information about the event, visit KatieRide.org .
Hospitals introduce germ-zapping robots to enhance safety Baptist Health began using new state-of-the-art devices in our hospitals to help improve safety and reduce infections on Monday, Feb.16. The Xenex® germ-zapping robots™ feature a chemical-free, environmentally friendly technology that uses ultraviolet light to destroy dangerous microorganisms and reduce germs. This new tool augments, but does not replace, our extensive traditional cleaning procedures, providing yet another layer of protection to enhance safety at our hospitals. Practicing routine hand hygiene is still the best defense against infection. The Xenex robots, which disinfect a room in about five to 10 minutes, are being used in ICUs and other high-risk areas, such as patient isolation rooms, after the rooms are cleaned by Environmental Services team members in preparation for a new patient admission. They are also being used in surgical and procedural areas at night and during hours when the rooms are not in use. Exposure to the bright, powerful UV light used by the Xenex robots can be irritating to the eyes and skin. For those who may be photosensitive to flashing lights, please note the light does not pulse quickly enough to trigger seizures. No one should be in a room where one is operating; however, it is safe to watch the robot pulsing through a glass window. When the robot is in use, you will hear a loud clicking sound as the UV light is zapping.
Safety Features
This sign on a door indicates that room cleaning by a robot is currently in progress and no one should enter. An orange cone-guard is also placed outside the door to alert you of the disinfection. Although brief exposure is not harmful, the Xenex robot also includes a motion detector that will stop the pulses if anyone enters the room.
Pedometer challenge to raise obesity awareness
Update your certifications by March 2
Join the Baptist Center for Bariatrics on Feb. 22 for the 2/22 Pedometer Challenge, a virtual walk across Florida to raise awareness of obesity and related diseases. The Florida chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery is attempting to reach a goal of 1.7 million steps to raise awareness of this epidemic, which is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths. In our state, 26 percent of Floridians are affected by obesity.
Certified Nurses Day is March 19. As a Magnet™ health system, we take this opportunity to recognize ALL of our team members who hold certifications, knowing that their credentials strengthen our organization and enhance the care of the patients and families we serve.
Go to asmbsfoundation.org/pedometer-challenge to register, and take the pledge, “2 Better Health, 2 a Better Life, 2 Fight Obesity.” You will then track your steps for the day and submit your total by the end of day. There is no cost to participate, so sign up today.
Free tax preparation assistance Baptist Health will once again partner with the Real$ense for Prosperity Campaign, an initiative of the United Way of Northeast Florida, to provide free tax preparation services to qualifying Baptist Health team members. Appointments are available, 9 am – 4 pm. Monday, March 2 – Baptist Jacksonville, Pavilion 4, Classroom 3 Tuesday, March 3 – Baptist Beaches, Conference Room C Wednesday, March 4 – Baptist South, Elm Room Thursday, March 5 – Baptist Jacksonville, Pavilion 5, Classroom 3 Friday, March 6 – Metro Center, Conference Room 1 To be eligible, your family household income cannot exceed $52,000. If filing jointly, both people must be present with photo identification, as well as Social Security cards for each dependent listed on the return. You must bring W-2s for all employment in 2014 (year-end pay stubs are not accepted), as well as other documents related to income, expenses and banking. This service is not available to business owners or team members who own rental property. To schedule your appointment, call 904.202.2811, and select option 0. If you are unable to get an appointment at a Baptist location, call 211 to find another Real$ense location near you.
To have your name and certification included in our special recognition on the intranet, please check your profile in PeopleSoft and make any updates by Monday, March 2. Visit the intranet Highlight on the home page for instructions on updating the Credentials tab in your PeopleSoft profile.
Citrix 6.5 Migration underway Baptist Health’s Citrix 4.5 system, which provides many software products on your PC, is upgrading to version 6.5. This version supports newer and faster PCs with newer versions of Windows. With Citrix, software upgrades and maintenance are done on centralized servers instead of hundreds of individual PCs. This practice offers greater security, more stability and major cost savings. The application software you use each day will not change, but you can expect to see slightly different color schemes and slightly modified icons. Information Services (IS) has begun migrating users in phases and expects to complete the migration within three months. The schedule of applications and migration dates are being coordinated with clinical department managers. Please contact the Service Desk with any questions at 904.202.7565 or servicedesk@bmcjax.com .
Y Healthy Living Center events
Physician Integration
Williams Family (Mandarin) YMCA Tools to Quit: Quit Smoking Class, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1 – 3 pm
Open House at Baptist Primary Care Mandarin South Drs. Tolulope Adeyemo, Sonja France, Catherine Hartley, Terry Hayes, Margaret McKibben, James Moore and Sofija Rak will host an open house on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 5 – 7 pm. The office is located at 11261 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. To learn more about the physicians, visit baptistjax.com/bpc or call 904.292.9033.
Breastfeeding Support Group, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 3 pm
Baptist Jacksonville
The Baptist Health Y Healthy Living Centers in Mandarin and Ponte Vedra bring medically integrated programs into the Y and make these programs more accessible to the surrounding community. Classes are free unless indicated otherwise. You don’t have to be a Y member to participate.
Breastfeeding 101 Class, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6 pm, $30 fee Family & Friends CPR Class, Tuesday, March 3, 6 – 9 pm, $25 fee The Williams Family YMCA is located at 10415 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. To register, visit baptistjax.com/YMCA or call 904.202.6452. Ponte Vedra YMCA Talk with a Doc – Scott Lee, MD, will discuss the heart condition, Afib (atrial fibrillation) Wednesday, Feb. 25, noon – 1 pm Talk with a Doc – Mona Shah, MD, will share natural remedies for common heart concerns. Thursday, Feb. 26, noon – 1 pm The Ponte Vedra YMCA is located at 170 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach. To register, visit baptistjax.com/YMCA or call 904.202.5376.
Reminder: video contest deadline is March 6 Team members are invited to participate in our second annual Patient Safety – Infection Control Film Festival by submitting a video promoting when personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary, what kind is necessary, and how to properly put it on and take it off. Contest entries should focus on general PPE using readily available supplies and equipment. Please do not use PPE reserved for the care of potential Ebola patients or deplete the supply of the PPE needed for patient care. For more information and contest rules, please visit the intranet home page.
Wolfson Wellness Center News Membership discount for team members – Wolfson Wellness Center and Healthy For Life continue to offer a subsidy discount for employee memberships. Eligible team members can receive a monthly contract membership for $12.50 per month. New Wolfson Wellness Center hours – In response to team member requests, the Wolfson Wellness Center has changed its hours of operation for a trial period of approximately six months. The center now opens at 5 am, Monday – Friday. Staff will monitor utilization to determine long-term hours of operation. For questions or more information, call Ron Baxa at 904.202.9707 or 904.202.9708.
Baptist Beaches
Ageless Wisdom training for all team members Improving geriatric care is a priority for Baptist Beaches and we are committed to providing optimal care to this growing segment of our population. In support of this effort, every Baptist Beaches team member is required to attend an Ageless Wisdom class by the end of June. Classes are now being offered each week on the Baptist Beaches campus. Registration to attend the two-hour session is required through eLearning. Ageless Wisdom is a geriatric sensitivity training program that promotes better understanding of the challenges faced on a daily basis by many of our elderly patients. Participation in this interactive class enhances the ability to understand their special needs and promotes the development of effective communication and other essential caregiving skills.
Baptist Nassau
Welcome new nurse manager Baptist Nassau welcomes Dana McCrone, MSN, RN, CNL, as nurse manager of the Medical and Surgical Units. McCrone has worked at Baptist Jacksonville for 28 years. She started in the CVICU as a staff nurse and was a clinical nurse leader/navigator for the past eight years.
Baptist South
10-year anniversary Baptist South is proud to celebrate a decade of dedication to their patients and community. They first opened their doors on Feb. 16, 2005. Baptist South team members enjoyed celebrating with cake and refreshments, while looking back at their accomplishments and growth over the past 10 years.
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Team members get discounted rates for Autism Symposium Wednesday, March 11, 8 am – 4:30 pm University Center at the University of North Florida The Seventh Annual Autism Symposium: Current Medical Evidence and Interventions Regarding Autism, is presented by Wolfson Children’s Hospital, UF Health and Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville. This year’s symposium features two nationally known autism experts: n
Bryan H. King, MD, MBA, is director of the Seattle Children’s Autism Center; director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Seattle Children’s Hospital; and professor and vice chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington.
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Raphael Bernier, PhD, is clinical director of the Seattle Children’s Autism Center and associate professor with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington.
The Seattle Children’s Autism Center provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support for autism spectrum disorders, offering a range of medical and mental health services for babies, children and young adults. Affiliated with Seattle Children’s Hospital, it is a national model for autism services and care.
Registration information Baptist Health team members can attend this conference for a special rate of $20, which is $45 less than the cost to the public, by using the following promotional code when registering online: EMPLOYEE (all caps). The registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch. The registration deadline is March 10. Online registration is required and is available at WolfsonChildrens.org/Autism . Continuing education hours will be provided. Wolfson Children’s Challenge telethon is a success On Thursday, Jan. 15, from 6 am to 11:30 pm, 13 volunteer teams answered the phones at WJXT TV-4 for the annual Wolfson Children’s Challenge Telethon. Nearly 750 donations and pledges came in, ranging in amounts from $5 to $5,000, and the total amount of pledges made by the end of the night totaled nearly $52,000. Thank you to the team members who helped at the Telethon phone bank and to everyone who took part in the Wolfson Children’s Challenge events. See the March Care Connection for Wolfson Children’s Challenge results and photos from that day.