Earlier this month, Research Medical Center had the distinct pleasure to welcome our HCA senior nursing teamfromCorporate for a nursing strategy visit. Of all of the hospitals in our Division, this teamchose to visit RMC to learn more about our complexorganization and howwe are utilizing the Corporate nursing strategy within our facility. In this visit, our nursing leaders had the opportunity to highlight some of the great work that is occurring at all three of our campuses. Our nursing leaders shared some of our best practices, as well as some of the struggles we are facing each day. As strategy visit came to a close, each senior nursing leader wanted the nursing teams to knowwhat tremendous work we are doing for our community and for our patients. They see the work that is happening at RMC, and the progress we are making for our patients! Thank you to everyone who came together for this fantastic opportunity to interact with HCA's senior nursing team.
Wednesday,August31,2022 Mid-WeekUpdate forthe Research Medical CenterFamily Quick Links: Spotlight | Patients | Community | Each Other| COVID Update | RMC Trivia We Show Up Spotlight
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Recently, a patient of Research Psychiatric Center's VINE Programand Partial Hospitalization Program, Linda Clavijo Fajardo, who suffered fromanger, ideations of self-harmand suicidal thoughts, contributed a blog for the Kansas City Mom Collective to share her mental health journey and give parents advice on howto connect with their children who may be struggling with mental health. Thank you Linda for sharing your story and opening the door for others to get the help they need for themselves or their loved ones. Read her blog here.
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What better way to celebrate RMC Family Friday than with our RMC furry family members! Last Friday was National Dog Day, and our staff came together to showoff their favorite fur babies and best friends. We hope all the fluffy faces, happy doggy grins, and the occasional tilted head stare, will bring a smile to your face. Check out all the photos of our furry colleagues and add your own photos to the comments!
Please join your fellowRPC colleagues at one (or both) of the upcoming walks: Suicide Awareness Support (SASS) 19th Annual Remembrance Walk
Join your colleagues on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 9amin Loose Park, 51st and Wornall. RPC will have a booth and will walk in the Remembrance Walk. Please sign up here so we can keep a watch out for you!
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Did you knowSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month?
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The following Sunday on Sept. 18, RPC will again participate in a Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk. The Speak Up 2022 Walk starts at 10amand will be hosted on the Garmin Campus in Olathe, KS. Please sign up here if you are able to join us!
On Saturday, Outpatient Oncology Manager, Lindsey Vickery, and her friends and family hosted a Fundraising Event and Blood Drive for TeamClara. Clara is Lindsey’s 9-year-old daughter who is currently battling Leukemia. The event allowed participants to donate blood, sign up for Be The Match, enjoy some family friendly fun, and donate to Light the Night forthe Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
2.Register for Be the Match - If you are between the ages of 18-40 and would like to be on the Bone MarrowDonor Registry - please email Lindsey Vickery and she can get you signed up.
3.Donate Blood - RMC’s next Blood Drive is on September 29th.
It is that time of year again! Register nowfor the 2022 American Heart Association Heart Walk and join the RMC Walk Team.Saturday, October 1, 2022 Power &Light District Check-in 8 a.m., Start Time 9 a.m.
4.Keep Lindsey, Clara, and their family in your thoughts and prayers.
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1.Sign up forLight the Night and make a donation to TeamRMC and/or TeamClara.
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Join the RMC Heart Walk Team SupportTeamsClaraandRMCatLighttheNight
The AHA Heart Walk Charlie Hustle t-shirt is a limited edition t-shirt that will be sold until August 31st. 50 percent of the cost of every t-shirt sold will support the AHA’s Heart Walk and the mission to fight for longer, healthier lives in Kansas City. Purchase the t-shirt separately now!
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We appreciate all our leaders, like Cassie, who consistently showup for our patients and colleagues, and live out our mission and values every day. Send Cassie kudos.
We Show Up for Each Other LeaderoftheMonth:CassieMontgomery Kudos to our newest Leader of the Month, Cassie Montgomery, Director of Advanced Clinical Applications. Her nominator said: “Cassie is always looking out for what is best for RMC patients and staff. She is always helping nurses and providers save time by making informed decisions about orders and order sets that are effective for patient care. She is a great resource for everyone in the facility; people are always coming to her asking who can help with a situation and she is always good about following up with themand getting themto the right person. Cassie is always willing to go above and beyond and help out where she is needed. Itruly appreciate her and her leadership!”
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TheResearchFoundationAwardsScholarshipsto SchoolofRadiologicTechnologyStudents
The Research Foundation recently awarded scholarships to students fromthe Research Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology. Congratulations to Nafisatu Bangura, Justin Berry, Natalie Cooley, Amanda Hass, Kristin Hayes, Chloe Kampe, Courtney Kinzel, Marki Klockow, Kyndalyn Lewis, Abigail Sterns, Cheyenne Wheeler, and Alexis Yount! Each year, The Research Foundation awards scholarships to allied health students studying nuclear medicine technology, radiologic technology, and radiation therapy. Read a full list of recipients.
SeniorLeadershipCalendar:August2022 Viewthe August 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 August Senior Leadership Calendar.
All colleagues are required to complete the RMC Code of Conduct Training annually, with this year's deadline of October 31. This includes newcolleagues who were hired before September 1. Staff that do not complete it on time, will be suspended and removed fromthe schedule until it is complete. Please access this assigned training through HealthStream.
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ACNO Sophia Solomon was the Administrator on Call this past weekend. Sophia stayed in contact with House Supervisor and reported that the units were tight with staffing, but all seemed to be in good spirts. There was a leak in the hydro room, but quick response fromPlant Ops helped with initial clean up and got fans in place to get it dry. Thank you to all for your hard work.
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 BytheNumbers As of Tuesday, August 30th: 4 COVID+ patients 0 COVID+ patients on a ventilator RMC Trivia ThisWeek'sTrivia: Q: When is the deadline for the required Code of Conduct training on Healthstream? LastWeek'sTrivia: Q: True orFalse: For donations made to a public charity, like the American Heart Association's Heart Walk or the Leukemia &Lymphoma Society's Light the Night, HCAwill match your gift contribution. A: True Winner: Jay Ryan, Physical Therapist 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.comto be included in future communication. COVID-19 Update
