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Patient Testimonial: Steven Blair, Afib patient
Can a smart watch help detect early warning signs ofatrial fibrillation (AFib)? On a spring day, Steven’s smart watch began notifying him ofa “High Heart Rate.” At the time, 45-year-old Steven Blair brushed it offas faulty software. But, one day while at his law office, Steven experienced another, more intense, episode which included shortness ofbreath and chest pain. That’s when his law partner took action and Steven received treatment at Research Medical Center under the care ofDr. Rakesh Gopinathannair (Dr. G).
"Icould not be more pleased with my outcome thus far, or the care and treatment provided to me by Dr. G and his staff. The fatigue, lack-of-focus, foggy-headedness and breathing issues are gone. Iam back to doing all ofthe things Ienjoy.”
Read Steven's story here
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LGBTQ+ Colleague Network Presents: Safe Zone
Tuesday, April 4: 12:00pm-1:00pm Research Medical Center – Suite 216 – HR Classroom
Presenters: Andy Holmquist – OPRMC and Tucker StewartRMC
What is the Safe Zone Workshop and why should I attend? The Safe Zone Workshop will provide you with clarity to many questions and resources to expand your understanding and to teach others around LGBTQ+ genders. Become an ally to help yourselfand others with the many different definitions, as well as feeling more comfortable with having such conversations.
Top 5 Reasons to Attend:
1. Meet other people in your facility who are interested in learning more about gender and sexuality.
2 Opportunity to ask questions in real time.
3 Hear from others that have similar questions.
4 Practice talking about LGBTQ+.
5 Provide a more inclusive workplace.
For more information, please reach out to your local HR Team.
March is National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month is held annually in March and focuses attention on the importance ofmaking informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
The RMC team ofdietitians will have displays and activities throughout the month ofMarch in the café to further spread
awareness so be sure to stop by!
Walkers needed!
Please join Research Medical Center as we walk in the 41st Annual Brookside St. Patrick's Day Parade. Sign up here so we can keep you updated on details as the parade gets closer.
Saturday, March 11
Arrival: 1:30pm Parade begins: 2pm
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Black History Month Focus: BRAVEConversations
We are honored that ACNO Sophia Solomon was on the BRAVE conversations panel at Menorah Medical Center during Black History Month to discuss inclusion in the work place.
The panel included: (L-R) Chris Goode, Founder and CEO, Ruby Jean's Juicery and Menorah Board ofTrustees member; Sophia Solomon, Assistant ChiefNursing Officer at Research Medical Center; Aakash Shah, MD, President Menorah Medical Center Medical Staff, The Honorable Quinton Lucas, Mayor ofKansas City, MO and Phil Buttell, CEO, Menorah Medical Center.
DAISYAward Winner: NestorAbreu, 3N Med/Surg
Congratulations to Nestor Abreu for being the January DAISY Award winner. His patient nominator said: "This is a top-rated nurse. Ihad an operation to removed my prostate gland, so Ihad to stay overnight. He was very attentive to this difficult process and quite knowledgeable as things ended up positively. I appreciated his kind and caring nature; always checking to be sure things went as planned. The positive attitude and persistent attentiveness was reassuring to me as Iwas scared. He also showed care for our comfort as he knew the things that might bother us and took steps to keep me comfortable. Ihave no problem recommending this nurse for an outstanding job award. He is surely at the top ofthe list ofthe best nurse Ihave ever had."
RMC Hiring Event: March 7th, 3:00-5:00pm
Research Medical Center is looking to hire experienced RNs, new grad RNs, healthcare professionals and for all other departments within our facility. Enjoy snacks and refreshments at our upcoming Research Medical Center Hiring Event on March 7. Meet with leadership and talent acquisition teams to learn more about the opportunities, benefits and career pathways available to our team members. We will be holding on-the-spot interviews and hope to make same-day offers to the perfect candidates!RSVP today to join the HCA Midwest Health family!
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St. Patrick's Day Parade:
March 11
Take YourChild To Work Day: April 27th
We are excited to bring back "Take Your Child To Work Day" on Thursday, April 27th. This is a fun event for children 8-13 years to experience a halfday in the hospital and tour various departments, including pharmacy, radiology and Therapy. The event is capped at 50 children and sign-ups will be available in nursing operations/staffing office starting Friday, March 3. If needed, we will create a waitlist.
The SIRVA Home Benefits Program offers HCA Healthcare colleagues free access to savings, expert knowledge and resources to help make your next move the best move.
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Moving Services: Receive quality service, competitive market-based pricing on state-to-state moves and a free in-home estimate through Allied and North American Van Lines.
Call SIRVA at (866) 576-5848 or visit hca.sirvahomebenefits.com to learn more or calculate your total potential savings.
Michaela Logan, VPPatient Experience, Conducted a Walk-A-Mile with Alex Walker from4 Central
"Ihad the pleasure ofdoing a walk-a-mile with RN Alex Walker on 4 Central. Alex had the team ofTAVR patients and did an amazing job ofproviding compassionate care with a great sense ofhumor!Alex shared that she joined the 4 Central team because she really liked the vibe ofall ofthe staffshe works with. Thank you Alex for the way you show up to care for our patients and your colleagues each day. You are appreciated."
"Thank you Vladine for letting me spend the morning with you! Vladine was the Respiratory Therapist on 4 West. Iwas able to observe teamwork between Vladine and our RTTeam Lead, Liz, 4 West RN, Sarah, and 4 West CNC, Pat, as they all worked with Dr. Kebede, Dr. Zaman, and Dr. Alshami to transfer a patient to the ICU. Vladine also explained the importance ofoxygen checks, the differences between CPAP, Airvo, BiPap, and Vents and we were able to see all four types ofrespiratory support being used on 4 West. Iam so grateful for our amazing Respiratory Therapy team!"
HR Tidbit: SIRVA Offers Moving, Mortgage and Real Estate Assistance
Patra Katsigiannis, VPOperations, Conducted a Walk-A-Mile with Vladine Joseph, RT from4 West
"Ihad a great time during my walk-a-mile with the Cardiac Rehab Team. After Iwent on rounds with RN Brian Reiger, it wasn't long until RNs Lisa Abbick and Amy Berg took me under their wing to show me how they care for our patients. It was great to see how this team shows up for our patients as we went from the ICU department to touring on the floor to meeting a lovely couple who wants to give a patient testimonial. This team was also a great sport for Heart Month so check out their Instagram Reel ifyou haven't seen it yet. Thank you, Brian, Amy and Lisa, for allowing me to shadow you and being such great advocates for our patients!"
Administrator
"Iattended Saturday morning bed huddle with our House Supervisor, CNCs and Case Management team members to discuss pending discharges and any concerns. Iwas also able to round in our Imaging departments and the Emergency Department as it was a very busy day for them. Overall, great teamwork with everyone to care for our patients this weekend!"
CalendarofEvents
March 1-10: Roaming Town Halls continue
March 3: Sign ups open for "Take Your Child To Work Day" (until spots fill up)
March 7: Transplant & Cellular Therapy Program Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting
March 8: National Dietitian Day
March 11: Brookside St. Patrick's Day Parade. Sign up to walk here!
April 27: "Take Your Child To Work Day"
For an up-to-date list ofupcoming events, visit the RMC Intranet homepage.
RMC Trivia
This Week's Trivia:
Q: When is the Brookside St. Patrick's Day Parade?
Last Week's Trivia:
Q: True or False: Dr. Becky Bliss is the first pharmacist in Kansas City to receive both the GKCSHP Student ofthe Year and GKCSHP Pharmacist ofthe Year awards.
A: True
Winner: Abigail Switzer, Interventional Technologist, OR Imaging
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.
on Call (AOC): VPOperations Patra Katsigiannis
Morgan Saxena, Directorof Marketing, Conducted a Walk-A-Mile with the Cardiac Rehab Team
