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HCA Midwest Health is helping address the regional nursing shortage by investing $34.5 million into Research College ofNursing. This project will create additional physical space and innovative new education resources to grow and develop the next generation ofnurses.
“As an alum ofResearch College ofNursing myself, and now as a leader ofmore than 4,000 nurses across our health system, I’m so proud ofthe college and our company coming together to invest in our community and the future ofnursing,” said HCA Midwest Health Division ChiefNursing Executive Amber Boes. “Iattribute much ofmy success to the education Ireceived at Research College of Nursing and the support and dedication ofits faculty. So, to now play a role in transforming the college to an even more innovative education experience is rewarding and gratifying.” Learn more at short.url/aBcXyZ
Mid-WeekUpdate forthe Research Medical Center
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March 8,2023
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The Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at Research Medical Center has expanded their blood cancer clinic and celebrated the new space with a ribbon cutting. Patients have already started utilizing the new space and added benefits.
The expansion doubles the initial space from 6K sq. ft. to 12K sq. ft. ofclinical and patient care space. The expansion renovation also includes additional lobby and patient entry amenities, an expanded registration area and added patient education and meeting space. Staffand patients will benefit from added fasttrack space, as patients transition into the clinical areas.
Updated Masking Policy
As we further return to pre-pandemic business as normal, we continue adjusting our policies to align with CDC and HCA Healthcare guidance and to reflect the current impact ofCOVID-19 within our communities. On Monday, March 6, we changed our masking guidelines for our patients, visitors and colleagues because HCA Midwest Health facilities no longer fall in the “high” category for CDC Community Levels, which requires mandatory masking.
While easing restrictions is a likely welcome change for colleagues, this does not mean all masking goes away. Here is what does and doesn’t change with the new guidance: Facilities will continue passive screening efforts with entrance signage, handouts other materials that inform individuals to self-attest to their health. Individuals exhibiting symptoms should always wear a mask.
Routine transmission-based isolation precautions will remain in place – as always – for individuals with an active infectious disease (flu, COVID, etc.)
Ifa patient requests their provider wear a mask, this should always be honored. Should our community levels change from low or moderate to the high category, we will act accordingly and return to stronger masking guidelines. The above changes do not alter the expectation for masking and flu vaccination (unchanged guidance here)
Moving forward, HCA Midwest Health facilities will adjust masking guidance, when needed, as Community Levels change or ifdivision leadership anticipates changes. We will communicate any changes with our colleagues. However, our goal is to avoid frequent protocol changes to minimize disruptions for our teams.
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Sign up forthe St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 11! 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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DAISYAward Winner: Cayleigh Egelston, RN, Laborand Delivery
Congratulations to Cayleigh, our February DAISY Award winner from our Labor and Delivery Unit. Her nominator said:
"With our first kid we had a pretty rough experience, but with this nurse, we had an absolutely amazing experience. She was very caring, and attentive to our needs and wants, and our desires with how we were wanting to do things more naturally. When our family came to visit, she was very nice and kind and recognized them just by hearing our parents saying our daughter’s name and was very sweet towards our daughter. She showed us that she truly cared about us as people and not just patients, and actually paid attention to the stories that we were telling her about our family. Overall, she’s been a big blessing to our family, and she greatly improved our birthing experience."
HR Tidbit:
Senior Leader Calendar: March 2023
View the March 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.
Several Research Medical Center and Research College of Nursing employees are serving on The Research Foundation’s 15th Research Royal Dinner & Auction Planning Committee.
The Research Royal Dinner and Auction is hosted by The Research Foundation every two years to support its undergraduate nursing student scholarship program.
Dr. Meg Garcia is serving as chair ofthe event. Several RMC employees and Research College of Nursing faculty and staffmembers are serving on the planning committee. Research College of Nursing faculty and staffmembers include Dr. Heather Lewis, Holly Miles, Jessica Osburn, Dr. Julie Nauser, Dr. Maithe Enriquez, Nicole Kreimer, Dr. Rosalia Molina, and Sarah Schlanker. Research Medical Center employees include Michaela Logan and Nellie Cross, both Research College of Nursing graduates. Dr. Eve McGee, member ofthe Research College ofNursing Governing Board, is also serving on the planning committee. Learn more about the event here
Administratoron Call (AOC): ACNO Sophia Solomon
"Ispent time with our Neonatal Nurses and discussed the care they provide to our babies. At our level three NICU, our team provides amazing care for our micro preemies. While we never want babies to be critically ill, Iknow they are in good care as our team is best ofthe best.
A special shout out to Lisa Boylan for sharing with me the love that she has for her department."
CalendarofEvents
March 1-10: Roaming Town Halls continue
March 10: Sign ups close for "Take Your Child To Work Day"
March 8: Happy National Dietitian Day
March 11: Brookside St. Patrick's Day Parade. Sign up to walk here!
March 14: Blood drive; 8:30am-1:30pm; Auxiliary Lounge, B Level. Schedule appointment!
March 30: Doctor's Day
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: Fill in the blanks: The blood cancer expansion doubles the initial space from XXsq. ft. to XXsq. ft. ofclinical and patient care space.
Last Week's Trivia:
Q: When is the Brookside St. Patrick's Day Parade?
A: March 11
Winner: Gabby Johnson, 4N/4C Case Manager/Social Worker
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/RCON Represented on The Research Foundation Event
