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!