October 2014
Did you know…..???? Galatians 6:9 “Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.”
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The Christmas Season is almost upon us….It can be a difficult time of year for those grieving, and special attention must be paid to assess patients for signs of unresolved or complicated grief. There will be a “Holiday Grief and Bereavement” informational session on November 7th in the lobby from 11am-2pm. The event is sponsored by The Bereavement Committee; dozens of local organizations have been invited to participate to be present to answer questions and provide referral information.
Ethics is defined as “a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to or affirming a specified group, field, or form of conduct.” {www.Mirriam-Webster.com} Clinicians can be faced with ethical dilemmas related to patient care at any point during the course of care. In order to ensure all decision-making is based on ethical principles, KMH/CH has a policy in place to guide the decisionmaking process. The KMH Ethics Committee {Policy 01-14} provides a mechanism by which patients, families and staff may address ethical issues concerning patient care and treatment, assistance in reconciling opposing viewpoints within staff and families and support of quality medical practice. If you have reason to initiate an ethics consult, or discuss the possibility of initiating a consult, contact Mary Pat Barth, Vice President of Mission Integration at 253.4479
We ALL know that hand washing is the number one deterrent to the spread of microorganisms. However, vigilant use of PPE will also decrease the spread of those unwanted travel companions as you move from patient to patient. Gowns, gloves, masks, etc when indicated should always be used.