Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Mid Week Update for the Research Medical Center Family
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We Show Up Spotlight
Thanks to colleagues’ donations during Research Medical Center’s "Pie in the Face" fundraising campaign for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2022 Light the Night, Ashley McClellan, RMC CEO, and Dr. Jaswinder Singh, Oncologist with Sarah Cannon Cancer Center at RMC, were selected to receive pies to the face for a good cause, which they humbly accept ed. We have video to prove it!
Thank you to all of our RMC colleagues for their donations. In total, RMC donated $7,756 to Light the Night in 2022.
We Show Up for our Patients
Patient Testimonial: Geriann Boyd, Neurosurgery
MRIs can provide answers to questions many people have when something doesn't feel right about their health.
In honor of National Radiologic Technology Week , we want to highlight Geriann's story. Through a physician ordered MRI, she was finally given the answers about the severe sciatic nerve pain she was experiencing which led her to get the procedure she needed to "get her life back" from Dr. Matthew Pierson, neurosurgeon at Research Medical Center.
“Referring me to Dr. Pierson was the best thing my PCP ever did,” said Geriann. Read more here.
October Throughput Champions: 7 East
Each month, we recognize a 2X10 Throughput Champion that discharges the most patients in the month by 10am. For the month of October, 7 East had 7 patients discharged by 10am and won the trophy as well as Jimmy John sandwiches for both shifts. Congratulations!
We Show Up for our Communities
Annual Food & Goods Drive
Contest: Log Volunteer Hours to Earn Extra Money for Your Charity!
Log your 2022 volunteer hours by Nov. 16th for a chance to win extra cash for your charity and Apple AirPods!
Volunteered at your child’s school? Donated blood? Shopped for Adopt a Family? Volunteered at an RMC community event? Or, did your team volunteer together for a charity? Log those hours!
The top 20 RMC employees who have logged the most hours from January November 16th, will each receive an extra $200 Caring Card to give to their charity of choice. The RMC colleague with the most volunteer hours by that date will also win Apple AirPods! Questions? Please reference this Q&A Card or contact marketing
OSI Softball Tournament Raises Money for Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City
Kudos to our OSI colleagues for raising money through their softball tournament, with proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City. From the KCU/HCA Research Medical Center KC Orthopaedic Surgery Residents, "we can’t thank everyone enough who donated and took time out of their busy schedules to support such an amazing cause. We all became physicians to support the betterment of our local community and we couldn’t be prouder of our program and everyone involved. We’re just getting started and can’t wait for the next year’s tournament!"
Research College of Nursing Trunk or Treat
Thank you to everyone who supported our annual RCON Trunk or Treat event by donating candy for us to pass out to local children. This year was extra special as the theme was El Dia de los Muertos, which was planned in support of Hispanic Heritage Month, acknowledging the cultures of our Latinx and Hispanic colleagues, patients and communities.
We Show Up for Each Other
NEW Intranet Launched for RMC and RPC
We are excited to share that Research Medical Center and Research Psychiatric Center have launched new enhanced intranet pages today, along with our sister facilities throughout HCA Midwest Health. An easier-to-use interface has been a common request from colleagues, so we’re pleased to bring you these enhancements.
Everybody Moves Campaign Happening Now
Now through tomorrow, the Therapy Quality Council will be rounding throughout the hospital to promote Everybody Moves; engaging frontline staff to combat patient immobility. For 72 hours, we invite you to recognize your colleagues who go above and beyond and take the time to MOVE patients out of bed. Stop by our booth in the cafeteria to learn more about the initiative!
Blue River Surgery Center ASI Groundbreaking
Recently, we had our groundbreaking of our new Blue River Surgery Center. This new facility will contain five operating rooms and two procedure rooms. Special thanks to everyone who showed up with their shovel to mark this special addition to our local surgery centers that provide patients with the services they need, including orthopedic surgery and gastroenterology services.
DE&I Veterans' Colleague Network and Celebration Event
We'd like to extend a formal invitation to you to join the HCA Midwest Health Veterans Colleague Network (VCN). Our VCN will be working to connect and support veterans, currently serving military members, their families and their champions. We strive to provide development opportunities and promote the unique strengths our members bring to the organization as we continue to serve. To learn more on events or for more information, visit here or speak to Raymond Parsons, RMC Manager Interventional Radiology, and network co chair.
Join us on Friday, Nov. 11 at 11am in the RMC Cafeteria to honor all those who have served!
Congratulations to our Pharmacy Technicians for being highlighted in the HCA Healthcare Today blog on "Advancing the Pharmacy Technician Profession."
“I tell my team members to learn all they can because the more you know, the more you can grow," said Ashley Snow, RMC Pharmacy Technician Supervisor. " When you become that go to person, you become an asset and can advance in your role. When opportunities present themselves, you are on the front lines.”
Click here and scroll down to read the full article!
Celebrating our Colleagues During Radiologic Technology Week
The Radiology department at Research Medical Center is comprised of more than 130 individuals that perform nearly 120,000 procedures and examinations annually, including both main and Brookside. The department includes CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, sonography, radiation therapy, mammography, interventional radiology, diagnostic x ray, the OR imaging crew, and support/management staff. They are truly the “eyes” of Research Medical Center. We are grateful for the high level of competence and dedication this team provides to our patients daily. In addition to meeting the needs of our facilities 24/7, they continue to meet the needs of our surrounding community through the Schools of Nuclear Medicine and Radiologic Technology, graduating a total of 16 students each year.
Pharmacy Team highlighted in HCA Corporate Blog
Donate to the Nursing Student Emergency Fund on Giving Tuesday
Help The Research Foundation raise $5,000 for the Nursing Student Emergency Fund on Tuesday, November 29. This Giving Tuesday, you can donate to The Research Foundation’s fund to assist nursing students in emergency situations like housing insecurity, lack of transportation, utilities, food insufficiency, and other needs. The fund is available for traditional BSN and accelerated BSN students at Avila University, Research College of Nursing, and William Jewell College. In 2022, The Research Foundation has already provided $5,000 to students. Help us reach our fundraising goal of $5,000 to continue our support of future nurses! Donate here.
Give Thanks this November November is the month of gratitude and the perfect reason to show our appreciation. Send a colleague recognition for your chance to win 10,000 points. 10 winners each week!
Tidbit: Employee Health Assistance Fund
Administrator on Call (AOC)
RMC ACNO Sophia Solomon was the AOC this past weekend. I had the privilege to round on our wonderful team members today. I can honestly say that all were in very good spirits. The staff on multiple units stated that today was a “good day’” I handed out sweet treats and all seemed very appreciative. Captured the 6 West team but all units were equally excited.
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COVID-19 Update
Vaccine Locations
We continue to encourage colleagues and our community to get the vaccine and booster. Schedule at Walgreens here on campus, CVS Pharmacy on Prospect, or find one nearby at vaccine.gov.
By the Numbers
As of Tuesday, November 8th
• 7 COVID+ patients
• 1 COVID+ patient on a ventilator
Calendar of Events
• RMC Food & Goods Drive: Nov. 1 18
• everyBODYmoves Mobility a Thon: Nov. 8 10
• Veteran's Day Celebration: Fri., Nov. 11 at 11am, RMC Café
• Transgender Awareness Week: Nov. 13-19
• Thankful Families Event: Tues., Nov. 15 at 3pm, RMC Café
• Injury Prevention Day (Wear Green!): Fri., Nov. 18
• National Day of Giving: Tues., Nov. 29
RMC Trivia
This Week's Trivia: Q: When is the National Day of Giving?
Last Week's Trivia: Q: Which team was in the top 3 for both pumpkin contest categories?
A: Cardiology
Winner: Rachel Donovan, RN IRF, 5W Rehab
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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