Thursday, May 31, 2023
Mid-Week Update for the Research Medical Center Family
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Great Save Event
On Thursday, May 25, RMC hosted its annual Great Save Event during EMS Week. This year we celebrated the reunion of cardiology patient Steve Remund, trauma patient Ramoni Burns-Driskell, and stroke patient Elizabeth White with their EMS crews, RMC care teams, and physicians, including Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Aaron Doonan, Trauma Surgeons Dr. John Chipko and Dr. Mark Lieser, and Neurologist Dr. Ashish Kulhari who provided life-saving care. We value the support and our partnership with local and regional EMS departments and the care they provide on the frontlines with critical patients Read more.
We Show Up for Patients
Patient Testimonial: Elizabeth White, Stroke
As Stroke Awareness Month comes to an end, Elizabeth White and her husband, Dave, want to remind you to always BE FAST. In February 2023, Elizabeth suffered a stroke. Due to the quick action of her husband, who spotted the signs of a stroke and wasted no time in calling 911, Elizabeth's life was saved. Read more about her story and learn how Neurologist Dr. Ashish Kulhari was able to perform a mechanical thrombectomy to not only save her life, but improve her outcomes and recovery.
CVPR Ribbon Cutting
The RMC CV team celebrated the opening of the new Cardiovascular Prep and Recovery (CVPR) area with a ribbon cutting and open house last week. They were able to showcase the new 14-bed unit that allows our facility to focus on complex cardio procedures within one space with dedicated cardiac nurses caring for patients. This new unit expands our capacity for CV services while allowing us to maintain a simplified scheduling process and ability to provide timely feedback to our referring providers.
We Show Up for Community
2023 Juneteenth Cultural Parade and Heritage Festival
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation officially went into effect on January 1, 1863, but it wasn’t until June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of the Civil War that those enslaved in Texas learned of their freedom and rejoiced. The impromptu celebration has become a yearly event observed by generations of Black families and is a day to reflect, rejoice, and educate.
Join the Black Colleague Network and walk in the Juneteenth parade on June 3 or volunteer at our booth on June 17.
2023 KC Pride Festival and Parade
Join the LGBTQ+ Colleague Network, our Research College of Nursing colleagues and our division and facility DEI Council members to support this year’s KC Pride activities. You and your family members are invited to join team HCA Midwest Health and walk in the parade on June 10 or volunteer at our booth June 9-11.
Summer Hiring Event: June 6
We are hiring! Spread the word of our Summer Hiring Event on June 6th as we look for experienced RNs, new grad RNs, PCTs, EVS and Food Service professionals. Candidates will enjoy snacks and refreshments, and 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!
We Show Up for Each Other
DAISY Award Winner: Lauren Bultmann
Congratulations to Lauren Bultmann, RN, 7E, for receiving April's DAISY Award. Her nominator said, "she is always kind and encouraging with her students or even with families who aren’t knowledgeable about diagnosis. I’ve seen her spend hours giving anatomy lessons and printing out literature to help her patient's family understand. Not only does she help their family, but she is the RN you want in your corner if you are in crisis!"
Proud to Be RMC T-shirts
You asked. We listened. Due to the high demand of Proud to Be RMC t-shirts, we are happy to provide two additional ways to obtain a t-shirt. If you were unable to attend a Town Hall session, please speak to your leader about options to obtain a free one through Friday, June 9.
You are also able to purchase the t-shirt at the Gift Shop for $18 with $5 from each purchase donated to the ECHO Fund.
Lab Welcomes Two Texas Tech Interns
The Research Medical Center lab recently welcomed two students from Texas Tech University to undertake their clinical laboratory rotation. This rotation offers the students a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various departments, including chemistry, microbiology, Flow cytometry, hematology, and blood bank. At RMC's laboratory, we take pride in providing a distinctive learning experience by exposing students to our complex testing procedures. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we offer an advanced educational environment that allows students to explore cutting-edge techniques and technologies in the field.
Richard Bowers Named Enterprise Account Portfolio Manager of the Quarter
Congratulations to Richard Bowers for receiving AlliedUniversal’s first ever Enterprise Account Portfolio Manager of the Quarter for exceeding HCA/AUS Quality Metrics for MidAmerica's Division security program. "It continues to be an honor working with every employee, supervisor, manager and director and each senior leader in this Division."
Thank you, Richard, for all that you do. We are proud of you!
Happy ECHO Week!
The Research Foundation and the ECHO Team are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the ECHO Team Membership Drive. This year's theme is "ECHO Reboot!" ECHO, which stands for Employees Contributing to Help Others, is comprised of Research Medical Center employees who support The Research Foundation's Employee Assistance Fund as well as its other health-centered programs and partnerships. Get your 2023 ECHO Reboot shirt this week in the cafeteria. Learn more here
Need to Take Time Away from Work?
The Time Away From Work Program provides paid and unpaid benefits based on the type of time off you need. Be sure to contact your supervisor if you need to take time off work. Also, remember that you must contact the Time Away From Work Service Center if:
• You will be absent from work for four or more days due to a personal illness or injury, or
• You need to take a leave of absence (continuous or intermittent) regardless of the duration or reason for the leave.
What to do:
Learn more about your time away from work benefits
• Go to HCAhrAnswers.com > Benefits: HCArewards > Time Away From Work
Contact the Time Away From Work Service Center
• Online: HCAhrAnswers.com > My Time Away > TAFW Service Center
• Phone: (855) 858-7557
Administrator on Call (AOC)
ACNO Lindsay Goldammer was the AOC over the weekend. She rounded in the hospital early on Sunday morning to see night shift as well as day shift. Many were in good spirits despite the difficult staffing that we worked through. She met with the ER night shift and connected with the CNC's that were in staffing. The House Supervisor and I were in constant contact throughout the entire weekend when she was not in the facility. Thank you to everyone who spent their holiday weekend here taking care of our patients. We are grateful for you!
Calendar of Events
• May 31: Blood Drive, 8:30am-12:30pm, B Level Auxiliary Lounge
• June 3: Juneteenth Cultural Parade, 12pm, 18th & Vine. Sign up here to walk the parade!
• June 5-9: ECHO Week
• June 6: Alex Saragusa, KCPD's LGBTQ+ Liaison, will present efforts to join RMC in supporting the LGBTQ+ community. 12-1pm, 1 North Conference Room
• June 6: RMC Hiring Event, 3-5pm
• June 9-11: KC PrideFest, Theis Park. Volunteers needed for HCA/RCON booth.
• June 10: Pride Parade. Sign up here to walk!
• June 17: Juneteenth Heritage Parade, June 17, 12-9pm; Volunteers needed to work the HCA booth.
• June 20: Blood Drive, 8:30am-12:30pm, B Level Auxiliary Lounge
• Sept. 22: 2023 Hoeper Primary Care Symposium, Sheraton Overland Park Hotel
RMC Trivia
This Week's Trivia:
Q: When is the Summer Hiring Event?
Last Week's Trivia:
Q: How many new grads were part of Research College of Nursing’s BSN class of 2023?
A: 72
Congratulations to Debra Cunningham, Medical Office Specialist, for winning last week's trivia.
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.
