Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Mid Week Update for the Research Medical Center Family
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We Show Up Spotlight
We appreciate the many ways you have shown up for our patients, communities and each other. Now, let us show you the impact we have all made together. Join us as our Senior Leadership Team hosts a series of Town Halls this week and next where you will have an opportunity to see our impact and learn how you can join our Diversity and Inclusion Council, nominate a colleague for a DAISY Award or BEE Award, find access to Wellbeing Resources, log and match your charitable donations and volunteer hours (as well as how you can earn extra money for your charitable organization through a Care Card), and EARN Applause for Excellence (formerly known as Above All Else) points for yourself!
Town Halls
• Wednesday, September 28: 2:00 2:30pm
• Thursday, September 29: 7:00 7:30am
• Sunday, October 2: 7:30-8:00am
• Monday, October 3: 7:15 7:45am
All Town Halls will take place in the B Level Auditorium.
We Show Up for our Patients
Research Psychiatric Center Patient's Mental Health Journey Featured on KCTV5
As we approach the end of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we want to visit with Linda Clavijo Fajardo once more as her own mental health journey that took her from contemplating suicide to finding help at Research Psychiatric Center was featured on KCTV5 News. We encourage everyone to watch this powerful segment to understand the importance of ment al health and the value of the resources our team at RPC provides to patients in need.
Daisy Award Winner: Alison Boudreau, Oncology Nurse
Congratulations to Alison Boudreau, Inpatient Oncology Nurse on 4 East. She was nominate by a patient after she went above and beyond for them after their recent leukemia diagnosis. "Everyone keeps telling me how important my nutrition is but I just haven’t felt like eating this food. I saw that they had burgers back on the menu and was excited to have one for dinner. Unfortunately, my burger never showed up and my nurse called down to get it but they couldn’t bring me one. She finished her shift and went out and purchased a burger and brought it back to the hospital for me. I know that seems small but it was so caring and kind. She really went above and beyond." Send kudos to Alison.
Honoring Those We've Lost During Our Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Event
We Show Up for our Communities
HOWLoween Event: Volunteers Needed
HOWLoween is almost here! RMC is joining the Discovery Center and KCPD along with other neighborhood partners to provide nighttime fun for all ages on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 5-8pm at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center.
We are looking for volunteers for the RMC booth to help pass out candy. Click here to sign up or for more information
Brookside Trunk or Treat: Volunteers Needed
RMC will have a booth at Brookside Trick or Treat Street on Thursday, October 31 from 4 6pm. Join us to pass out candy and treats to the neighborhood kiddos.
Click here to sign up or for more information.
The Research Foundation Candlelight Ball
You’re invited to the 2022 Candlelight Ball on Saturday, November 5 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel! The biennial black tie gala is chaired by Dr. Marjie Wongs and co chaired by Dr. Jeffrey Simpson. Purchase tickets or a table to help The Research Foundation raise money for their health centered programs and partnerships. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner, trivia, and dancing! Learn more about the event and purchase tickets at theresearchfoundationkc.org/candlelightball
Hit for Haiti: Calling All Pickleball and Tennis Players!
Hit for Haiti's mission is to restore health and hope to people living in the poorest country in the Western hemisphere. The All Day Pickleball and Tennis Play is scheduled for Sat., Oct. 15 in Prairie Village. RMC is a proud supporter of the event. As part of our sponsorship, we received entries for 4 teams of 2 for pickleball or tennis. If you are interested, please email RMC Marketing at RMC.MarketingDept@hcamidwest.com
Entry includes swag bag, post party dinner, awards, live music and bringing health and hope to Haitians in need.
Saturday, October 15th Pickleball: 12 5pm Tennis: 12-2pm (Women) and 3-5pm (Men) Platform Tennis: 8am 4pm (Men's Doubles)
The Higgins Brothers Surgicenter for Hope was founded by Kansas City surgeon Dr. Ted Higgins, and provides vital medical and dental care regardless of a patient's ability to pay, and actively trains and recruits surgeons in Haiti.
We Show Up for Each Other
Take the Employee Engagement Survey: October 3- 17
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Offered multiple times per year for continuous input and action
• Your input helps us identify strengths and opportunities for improvement
• As always, it’s confidential, mobile optimized, takes just 5 minutes, and lets you comment on each question.
• Help make this an even better place to work for our teams!
Atti Pannicke Becomes a US Citizen
We are so happy for our very own Atti Pannicke, nurse on 3 Central. Last week, she, along with 153 applicants from 53 countries, became a citizen of the United States. Atti has been with RMC for more than 6 years and our staff had a fun time celebrating her citizenship. "I was honored to be at the ceremony where Atti was with more than 150 others getting their US citizenship. I am not a very emotional person, but I got teary eyed," said her manager, Sheri Espinoza. Sophia Solomon, ACNO, said "we're so proud to have Atti on our team; when I ask others on her unit 'who would you always want by you when taking care of a patient,' they, more than not, say 'Atti.'" Congratulations , Atti! Welcome home! Add your well wishes here.
Celebrating National Surgical Technologists Week
Last week, we celebrated our Surgical Techs during National Surgical Technologists Week. Our colleagues spend countless hours in the operating room ensuring our patients receive the absolute best care. Whether it’s a scheduled case or someone comes in for an emergency they get into action and save lives. We are proud of the work they do on a daily basis and for continuing to show up for our patients when and wherever they are needed.
Reminder: Code of Conduct Training Due by October 31!
All colleagues are required to complete the RMC Code of Conduct Training annually, with this year's deadline of October 31. This includes new colleagues who were hired before September 1. Staff that do not complete it on time, will be suspended and removed from the schedule until it is complete. Please access this assigned training through HealthStream.
Yellow Level in Parking Garage to Close Over the Weekend
Please note that the Yellow Level of the parking garage will be closed Friday, September 30, at 5:00pm until Sunday, October 2, at 7:00am. This closure is necessary so that crews can complete required testing of the sprinkler system. The entrance will be c losed at 5:00pm on Friday however the exit will remain open to allow staff who may have parked there earlier in the day to exit.
Training Opportunity: Assessing and Responding to Intimate Partner Violence in the Healthcare Setting
You are invited to the upcoming training, Assessing and Responding to Intimate Partner Violence in the Healthcare Setting, on October 3, 2022 from 1pm to 4pm. The health care setting provides a unique opportunity to identify, assist and provide both short and long term assistance to survivors of domestic violence. This training will allow health care professionals to strengthen confidence in assessing and screening patients for intimate partner violence in a trauma informed way. Learn more and register here
Flu Clinics: This is Your Shot to Fight Seasonal Flu
As we continue advancing the fight against COVID 19, don't forget seasonal flu. Receiving the flue vaccine is still the most effective way to protect against influenza complications for yourself, your family and family.
All HCA Healthcare colleagues are required to register a decision even if they decide not to take the vaccine. To find out more, ask your manager for a Flu Q&A document.
Please visit the Vaccine Tracker
• If you plan to receive a vaccination against flu, please follow the instructions to register. By doing so, you will save time at the vaccination site.
• If you get the flu shot elsewhere , take a photo of your proof of vaccination and upload it.
• If you choose not to receive a flu shot, record your decision by October 31, 2022.
Take your shot to stop seasonal flu register your decision by October 31, 2022.
HR Tidbit: Use Your Rewards Points at the HCA Healthcare Store
Did you know that you can redeem your points from the Colleague Recognition program for use at the HCA Healthcare Store? Just follow these steps:
1. Log onto colleaguerecognition.isrewards.com
2. Click on Rewards from the top menu.
3. Click on Gift Cards.
4. Select the Miscellaneous category from within the Gift Cards menu.
5. Find the HCA Healthcare Store gift cards.
6. Click Redeem and follow the prompts to check out.
Administrator on Call (AOC)
Patra Katsigiannis, VP Operations, was the AOC this past weekend and had the opportunity to come in to round on our teams Sunday morning. She attended morning bed huddle with our Inpatient CNCs and Case Management to discuss our patients who would be potentially discharging and any barriers they were facing. She was also able to round in several units and staff were in good spirits throughout the facility.
Senior Leadership Calendar: September 2022
View the September Senior Leadership Calendar. To schedule a senior leader for a Walk a Mile in your department or to attend a department meeting or event, please email Michaela.Logan@hcamidwest.com. Click here for September Senior Leadership Calendar.
COVID - 19 Update
Vaccine Locations
We continue to encourage colleagues and our community to get the vaccine and booster. Schedule at Walgreens here on campus, CVS Pharmacy on Prospect, or find one nearby at vaccine.gov.
By the Numbers
As of Tuesday, September 27th:
• 7 COVID+ patients
• 1 COVID+ patients on a ventilator
Calendar of Events
• RMC Town Hall: Wednesday, September 28, 2:00-2:30pm (B -Level Auditorium)
• RMC Town Hall: Thursday, September 29, 7:00 7:30am (B Level Auditorium)
• NICU Day: September 30 (Wear Green!)
• American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Walk: Saturday, October 1
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night: Saturday, October 1
• RMC Town Hall: Sunday, October 2, 7:30-8:00am (B -Level Auditorium)
• RMC Town Hall: Monday, October 3, 7:15 7:45am (B Level Auditorium)
• Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Event: Saturday, October 15
RMC Trivia
This Week's Trivia:
Q: Where are the Town Halls taking place?
Last Week's Trivia:
Q: It's the last week for the JFS Summer Wipeout Campaign. Where can you drop off donations?
A. RMC cafeteria
B. Brookside ER and Rehab
C. RPC Admin Office
D. Donate via the QR code and indicate this donation is for "JFS Summer Wipeout"
E. All of the above
Winner: Peter Beckett, Certified Surgical Technologist
Submit your answer to RMC.MarketingDept@hcamidwest.com by Monday. All correct answers will be entered into a drawing for a weekly prize. Winner will be featured in the following weekly email.
Follow RMC on Social News to Share?
News, updates or a good patient/colleague story to share? Send photos and details to RMC.MarketingDept@hcamidwest.com to be included in future communication.
