2022
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We Show Up Spotlight
Providing offerings to patients to support mental wellbeing, including art classes, yoga, gymactivities, pet therapy, evidence based therapy groups, and a clothing closet supplied by staff.
Combatting the shortage of mental health services in Kansas City by seeing more than 4,000 adolescent and adult patients, offering patients a chance to be connected to the right level of care faster.
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Update forthe Research Medical CenterFamily
Supporting each other through Adopt-a-Family, holiday celebrations (pumpkin carvings and chili cook offs), food trucks, and free monthly education for professional you (mental health techs, nurses, doctors, therapists, food and nutrition services, EVStechs, and more) for showing up for our RPC patients every day!
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We are honored to announce our We ShowUp Teamof the Month for September. Congratulations to ourResearch Psychiatric Centerteam. This teamshows up by: Providing 30+ years of mental health services to the KC community including inpatient acute care, outpatient group therapy, and helping acute patients to transition back to their daily Participatinglife.in community efforts to support mental health awareness, including walks for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, including Suicide Awareness Survivor Support Annual Remembrance Walk and SPEAKUP2022 Walk.
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We are thrilled to announce the opening of our second Hybrid Operating Room. This special suite provides high-end imaging for patients who are undergoing advanced endovascular and cardiac procedures. The hybrid space will merge the latest in surgical and cardiovascular advancements into one roomand allowour teams of interventional cardiologists and vascular surgeons to work together on complexand emergency procedures for our patients. Pictured (left to right): Jeffrey W. Cameron, MD; Joe A. Cates, MD; Andrew McChesney, MD. Learn more here!
Previewpictures belowand followRMC on social to see our collection of spirit photos on Thursday for the Thursday night game!
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We Show Up for our Patients
On (Red) Friday, KC Wolf paid a visit to RMC campuses where he visited employees, patients and visitors, putting smiles on their faces and pep in their spirits for the big Chiefs game on Sunday. And what a big game it was! On Friday, it also just so happened to be Kris's, a visitor in Outpatient West, birthday. Naturally, once KC Wolf got wind of that, he went all out to make her and her family feel special. Happy belated birthday to Kris, GO CHIEFS, and thank you to KC Wolf for showing up! Send Kris belated birthday wishes!
Our teamattended the Intuitive 360 Robotics Conference and reported that it was "absolutely amazing!" The speakers and break our sessions were full of energy, innovation, implementation, development, and so much more! Thank you to Intuitive for an amazing time and allowing our facility to learn and have key takeaways to use to leverage our facility into greatness.
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Thank you to Amber, Justina, Roger and Shannon for showing up for our Brookside community this weekend. This teamhosted a booth at the Brookside Farmers' Market on Saturday, providing information about inpatient and outpatient programming and resources for adults and adolescents. On Sunday, they also participated in the Suicide Awareness Survivors Support 19th Annual Remembrance Walk. Thank you to everyone at RPC for your continued dedication and support to mental health awareness.
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RMC sponsored the Gardens at Sunset event this past weekend, which is Kansas City Community Garden's (KCCG) annual fundraising celebration. With this sponsorship, we helped KCCG to place healthy, fresh foods within the reach of all our neighbors, regardless of their income. Together, we will make a real and lasting difference in the health and wellbeing of our community. Thank you to Terri Engling and his wife, Terese, for representing our hospital at this event!
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Mourning the death of a public figure is very normal. In fact. it can feel as if a family member has died, and it may also bring up feelings of grief froma past death. If you are mourning the loss of a public figure, you are most likely not alone. Jason Ulanet, therapist with Research Psychiatric Center, offers tips in this short video following the death of the Queen of England.
We Show Up for our Communities
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ToiletPaperDonationDrive:Sept12-23
JFSdistributes more than 3,200 rolls of toilet paper each month!
Access to toilet paper at JFSfrees up income to cover other expenses, like medication or rent.
SNAPoffers access to food, but items like toilet paper are not covered.
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Join the RMC Heart Walk Team
Drop off yourdonation in the JFSbins at: RMC BrooksidecafeteriaERand Rehab
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By donating toilet paper, you are promoting the well-being of neighbors by making sure every resident has access to much-needed household necessities.
Why should you make a donation of toilet paper?
It is that time of year again! Register nowfor the 2022 American Heart Association Heart Walk and join the RMC Walk
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We invite you to donate to Jewish Family Services’ Summer Wipeout campaign from September 12 - 23.
Or donate via the QR code and indicate this donation is for "JFSSummer Wipeout."
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Executive
Congratulations to Chelsea Fortuna, CNC on 4N, who was named our August Employee of the Month. Her nominator said "Chelsea is a positive force on our unit and goes above and beyond every single shift she works. Chelsea has a go with the flowattitude that is so appreciated by her teamand patients. Recently we had a shift with very tight staffing. Chelsea was asked to charge 4C and 4Nand take a teamof patients. Chelsea was so positive and never complained once about what was being asked of her. Chelsea fulfilled the duties of the CNC by helping her teamand by providing amazing care to her patients. Chelsea is the definition of 'care like family!' We are so fortunate to have Chelsea on our telemetry teamand as a member of our RMC team." Send Chelsea kudos.
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Please take a moment to reviewthe RMC Stoplight Report for September 2022. Items on this Stoplight Report come directly fromfeedback received during employee rounding conversations, department meetings, Employee Advisory Group (EAG), and Employee Forums. If you have questions or would like to share additional feedback, please share with your leadership.
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We Show Up for Each Other
CelebrateourEVSColleaguesDuringEVSWeek
The Research Foundation celebrated Research College of Nursing scholarship recipients at The Research Foundation’s nursing scholarship luncheon! Alumni as well as friends and family of the students gathered to honor the accomplishments of the 2022 recipients. Congratulations to Jessica Babler, Charnai Banks, Tigist Bannister, Kallee Bartlett, Tara Conrad, Jessye Gomez, Reese Hernandez, Victoria Houseman, Kimberly McIntyre-Clark, Nicole Portillo, Alycia Raya, Vanessa Rosqueta, Sonya Renee Vann, and Paige Westfall (not pictured)!
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Tuesday: Senior leadership made a pancake breakfast for EVSstaff
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It's EVSWeek. We'll be busy celebrating our EVScolleagues with a week full of festivities. Including:Monday: Drawing for Above All Else gift cards
Wednesday: The annual EVSFish Fry on 1 North patio with music by "DJSteve"
Thursday: Cake, punch and more prize drawings from2:30-3:30pm Friday: Boxed lunches for all, compliments fromour friends at TCS
We need your help to ensure every HCAHealthcare colleague in need of assistance knows about the Hope Fund. This week, post on social media to help raise awareness for a chance to receive a $200 Gift of Hope visa gift card to give to someone in need. Five winners will be announced each day. Viewfull instructions and daily winners here
First, followThe Hope Fund on Facebook and like us on Twitter to join in the fun! Then post what the Hope Fund means to you on our timeline on Facebook or by tweeting @HCAHopeFund. Be sure to add a hashtag #OurHopeFund, #CareLikeFamily or #HCACares. For extra fun, include a photo showing your support!
Please note: Your post may not appear on our page immediately, check back in soon!
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How to qualify:
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FIGHT - In the instance you cannot RUNor HIDE, the alternative is to FIGHT. Utilize office supplies or materials to throwat the perpetrator.
HIDE- RMC has designated SAFErooms which can be identified by the RMC logo sticker in the top corner of the door frame. These locations have a locking door. Please go into the safe room, lock the door, turn off the lights, and be silent.
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Chief Financial Officer John Krajicek was the Administrator on Call this past weekend. He was in contact with the House Supervisor to help support staff and assist in general hospital operations.
RUN- If you can get out of the area/building safely, that is your first line of defense. When exiting the building, please gather a rally point (see maps below) or as directed by local police.
Additionally, reviewthese Evacuation Rally Points at RMC and Brookside campuses. Note that RPC and Research College of Nursing are featured on the RMC map.
RUN, HIDE, FIGHT - Rememberthis in the event of an active shooter:
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.
RMC Trivia
Winner: Lisa Jones, RN, CAPPS
VaccineLocations
We continue to encourage colleagues and our community to get the vaccine and booster. Schedule at Walgreens here on campus, CVSPharmacy on Prospect, or find one nearby at vaccine.gov
Q: When is the Wipeout toilet paper donation drive to benefit Jewish Family Services?
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Viewthe September Senior Leadership Calendar. To schedule a senior leader for a Walk-aMile in your department or to attend a department meeting or event, please email Michaela.Logan@hcamidwest.com. Click here for September Senior Leadership Calendar
A: September 12-23
ThisWeek'sTrivia:
7 COVID+ patients
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News to Share?
0 COVID+ patients on a ventilator
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As of Tuesday, September13h:
News, updates or a good patient/colleague story to share? Send photos and details to RMC.MarketingDept@hcamidwest.comto be included in future communication.
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COVID-19 Update
Q: Who is the DJscheduled to play at the annual EVSFish Fry?