We Show Up for our Patients
Patient Testimonial: New Year's Baby is First for RMC, HCA Midwest
After an emergency c-section, baby girl Damaia, daughter of Armoni and Dominick, was born at 3:23 a.m. on January 1, making her the first baby born in 2023 for Research Medical Center and the first baby born across all HCA Midwest hospitals here in Kansas City.
"All of the staff have been great and compassionate as I recover from the c-section and adjust to having our newborn in the NICU.” Learn more.
Family Donates to Oncology Caring Closet in Memory of Parents
In December, the Payne family braved the cold weather to bring donations to stock Research Medical Center's Oncology unit's Caring Closet and ER of Brookside with items that bring joy. Each year, they donate items to RMC in honor of late family members who both were cared for at RMC but ultimately lost their battles with cancer. Read more here.
Garcia Featured on FOX4 News Segment
During the holidays, our very own board-certified general surgeon and burn specialist Dr. Megan Garcia of the Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center provided tips for FOX4 News Kansas City viewers on staying safe throughout the season by preventing household fires while lighting candles and huddling around fireplaces. In case you missed her segment, watch here.
Medical Student, Kind Citizen Donates New Car Seat to Patients
In December, an 8-month-old baby came in to our ER after the parents were involved in a car accident. After connecting with KCFD, our ER learned of Rohan, a third-year medical student at UMKC School of Medicine who is interested in Emergency Medicine and Trauma Surgery, shadowing the Chief that day and had bought a new car seat to gift to this child and his parents using funds out of his own pocket.
Read this heartwarming story here.
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We Show Up for our Communities
Blood Drive: January 23, 2023
We Show Up for Each Other
Patricia Frist Memorial Scholarship
The application period for the 2023-24 Patricia Frist Memorial Scholarship is open now through February 15, 2023. Learn more about scholarship eligibility and the application process for eligible dependent children of HCA Healthcare colleagues: programs.applyists.com/hcahealthcare/
Thank you to the ECHO Team for an Impactful 2022!
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ECHO team members’ donations helped RMC, Brookside Campus, and RPC employees find hope during a difficult time last year. Every dollar donated to The Research Foundation’s Employee Assistance Fund (ECHO) goes directly to assisting your coworkers in times of need. Contributions also supported The Research Foundation’s several health-centered programs and partnership. Thank you for your support in 2022! Interested in joining the ECHO Team in 2023? Learn more here.
VigiLanz Safety Surveillance Coming February 1
A new event reporting system, VigiLanz Safety Surveillance (VSS), will go live Feb. 1. After Feb. 1, access to Meditech Event Reporting will NOT be available. VSS is a simpler, more intuitive tool available to all staff and providers that aims to:
• Reduce length of time to report events
• Provide access to meaningful data analysis and reporting
• Increase event reporting
• Promote patient safety culture
Soon, department leaders will provide information on this transition, including supporting and training documentation. While HealthStream training for VSS is not required for frontline staff at this time, we encourage you to take the course to learn more: access the course here.
Take the HealthStream training by January 31 and you will be entered to win a prize, including Applause for Excellence (formerly Above All Else) points, Coffee Shop Vouchers, and giveaways! Up to 20 winners will be selected.
HR Tidbit: When Will I Get My 2023 Benefits ID Card?
Colleagues who enrolled in a new plan will receive new benefits ID cards for 2023 prior to Jan.1. If a colleague has not received an ID card, temporary ID cards can be accessed by following the steps outlined below:
1. Go to HCAhrAnswers.com
2. Choose Benefits: HCA Rewards
3. Click Benefits Providers
4. Click on the applicable vendor website link
Lindsay Goldammer, ACNO, conducted a Walk-a-Mile with Kristen Baker, RN, in ICU "Kristen skillfully handled her patients making sure each patient had the attention they needed. She was so attentive and kind to an intubated patient who was struggling with his tube. She sat with him, held his hand and talked with him until he got more comfortable and calmed down. It was clear throughout my time with her that she is not only kind to her patients, but kind to everyone that she comes in contact with as everyone enjoyed stopping to talk with her. It was special to watch her genuine reactions with her patients and peers.
Thank you for allowing me to follow you and learn, Kristen!"
Administrator on Call (AOC)
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer Lindsay Goldammer was the Administrator on Call this past weekend. She was in contact with the House Supervisor to help support staff and assist in general hospital operations.
Senior Leadership Calendar: January 2023
View the January 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 the Senior Leadership Calendar.
Calendar of Events
• January 12: National Pharmacist Day
• January 16: Martin Luther King Jr Day
• February 3: Wear Red Day (in observance of Heart Month)
• February 2, 5:30-6:30pm: Burn Survivors Event, 10th Anniversary of Grossman Burn Center at RMC
• February 4: World Cancer Day
• February 16: Black History Month special presentation with Maj. Kari Thompson, KCPD
For an up-to-date list of upcoming events, visit the RMC Intranet homepage.
RMC Trivia
This Week's Trivia: Q: True or False: While not required training, if a staff member completes the HealthStream education course on VigiLanz Safety Surveillance, they will be entered to win a prize.
Last Week's Trivia:
Q: Fill in the blanks: More than _______ gifts were delivered to ____ adopted families
A: More than 1200 gifts delivered to 42 families.
Winners: Mary Sirna, Outpatient Physical Therapist, RMC - Brookside Campus
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.
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