We Show Up Spotlight
This month we are celebrating our Case Management colleagues! They were named our We Show Up Team of the Month. This team goes above and beyond every day with each other and our patients. This team shows up by:
• Assisting patients with post acute care needs after hospital discharge, sharing community resources, making connections, and ensuring patient preferences are considered.
• Assessing 11,000+ patients a year (nearly 1,200 patients per month) for risk factors and post hospital needs; assisting in the evaluation of ED patients needing resource support assistance.
• In the last year, the department has given more than $5,000 and countless hours to the KC community from service projects to volunteering.
• Recognizing each other through weekly “YOU Rock” recognitions, a monthly case manager Spotlight, and team building activities.
• Participating in RMC initiatives, including Adopt a Family, Pastoral Care Clothes Closet donations, Back to School Supply Drive, and the annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Event.
Thank you to this team all for everything you do for your colleagues and our patients. Give them well wishes here
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Mid Week Update for the Research Medical Center Family Quick Links: Spotlight
We Show Up for our Patient s
Patient Testimonial: Carolyn Cook, MAKO Robot
Carolyn Cook, 75, has a new knee thanks to Dr. Terry Presley, orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc (OSI), and the MAKO Robot; a tool that allows surgeons to see and perform techniques where the human eye isn’t capable of. During her recovery, Carolyn insisted she had very little pain and that, according to her home health care provider, her recovery period went quicker than other patients who had similar knee replacements using different techniques. Learn about Carolyn’s surgery and recovery and get to know Dr. Terry Presley and how he gained his expertise, as well as the benefits of the MAKO Robot. Visit her testimonial page
Pink Week Updates
On Monday, staff were busy advocating for breast health for colleagues, patients and visitors by passing out pink ribbon pins and information on our mammogram self scheduling platform online in the coffee shop and cafeteria. Tuesday, the trees surrounding Research Medical Center were wrapped with pink ribbon in honor of breast cancer fighters and survivors. Be sure to join us for the rest of the Pink Week celebrations!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: It's Pink Week!
Supporting Our Families and the Infant Patients We've Lost (Click Graphic to RSVP)
We Show Up for our Communitie s
HOWLoween Event: Few More Volunteers Needed
HOWLoween is almost here! RMC is joining the Discovery Center and KCPD along with other neighborhood partners to provide nighttime fun for all ages on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 5 8pm at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
We are looking for volunteers for the RMC booth to help pass out candy. Click here to sign up or for more information
Sign Up to Adopt - A- Family!
Trauma Services Director Serves Those Impacted by Hurricane Ian
We are proud that our very own Angela "Angie" Giegerich was selected as part of the Enterprise Preparedness & Emergency Operations Incident Support Team (IST). This is a team of individuals from various departments across the country who are specially trained to respond to support HCA facilities and operations during both natural and man-made events
"The response of HCA during a crisis like this is unparalleled. From toilet paper and food, to plywood and tarps, to mobile generators HCA’s mission was to support their employees who had been affected in any way. I was incredibly humbled by the commitment of staff from every department to be there for one another. So many who had lost homes or had damaged property were still present, looking for ways to help and support their fellow employees and patients. There is a great deal of perspective that is gained from seeing devastation like that created by Hurricane Ian and I was never more proud to represent HCA."
Sign- up to Volunteer at Trunk or Treat for El Dia De Los Muertos; or Learn More About How You or Your Unit Can Donate Candy!
Crush the Crisis Opioid Take Back Day
Research Medical Center is committed to improving more lives in more ways. Since the COVID 19 pandemic began, nearly every state has reported an increase in opioid related deaths. Help us Crush The Crisis
We are proud to partner with the Kansas City Metro Police squad in support of the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in the fight against opioid misuse. Take action by turning in your unused and expired medication for safe disposal. Learn more on our Facebook event page about accepted items and NOT accepted items.
Saturday, October 29th 10am 2pm
The collection site is located in Lot B of the Research Medical Center Brookside Campus. Please follow event signs to the drive thru medication drop off loc ation.
Hit for Haiti: Calling All Pickleball and Tennis Players!
Hit for Haiti's mission is to restore health and hope to people living in the poorest country in the Western hemisphere. The All Day Pickleball and Tennis Play is scheduled for Sat., Oct. 15 in Prairie Village. RMC is a proud supporter of the event. As part of our sponsorship, we received entries for 4 teams of 2 for pickleball or tennis. If you are interested, please email RMC Marketing at RMC.MarketingDept@hcamidwest.com
Entry includes swag bag, post party dinner, awards, live music and bringing health and hope to Haitians in need.
Saturday, October 15th
Pickleball: 12 5pm Tennis: 12 2pm (Women) and 3 5pm (Men) Platform Tennis: 8am 4pm (Men's Doubles)
The Higgins Brothers Surgicenter for Hope was founded by Kansas City surgeon Dr. Ted Higgins, and provides vital medical and dental care regardless of a patient's ability to pay, and actively trains and recruits surgeons in Haiti.
Sign Up to Participate in the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk
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Show Up for Each Othe r Take the Employee Engagement Survey: October 3- 17
Celebrating Our Colleagues During FANS Week
Last week was Food and Nutritional Services Week. Our FANS colleagues got to enjoy a catered spread from Jumpin' Catfish. Everyone received a bag with assorted gifts. Staff who completed their Vital Voices survey was entered into a raffle to win a Chiefs themed gift basket. We celebrate you and thank you for all you do to provide food and friendly smiles every day to our RMC colleagues, patients and visitors
Celebrating Our Colleagues During Supply Chain Week
Another team celebrated their week: Supply Chain! Last week our Supply Chain colleagues showed up for each other with games and snacks throughout the week. They catered lunch from Jack Stack on Thursday and hosted a tailgate celebration for the Chiefs on Friday. We are grateful they used this week as a chance to bring their entire team together to celebrate and recognize Supply Chain contributions to patient care
Celebrating Colleagues During Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging Week
Last week was also Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging Week. The team celebrated by hosting educational sessions from their Radiopharmaceutical reps for Nuclear Medicine students and Technologists, and hosted lunches for the staff.
The celebration of Spiritual Care Week provides an opportunity for chaplains and pastoral care counselors, educators and providers to share their story and to celebrate various ministries. Each year a new theme brings to the light a certain aspect of spiritual care as a focus. This year’s theme is “Relevant and Responsive in Times of Crisis. "
Get to Know Our Pastoral Care Team: Spiritual Care Week is October 23- 29
In preparation, our Pastoral Care team will be sharing interesting information about the department each week. To get started, let’s look at the makeup of the department :
• 4 pastoral residents who are here 40 hours a week, providing excellent pastoral care.
• 4 extended interns committed to a 9 month program; they are here 8 hours a week, and also serve on call.
• 1 staff chaplain, Su Hwa, who has been a part of RMC's family for six years; she started as a student here and is now a board certified professional c haplain.
• 1 administrative assistant, Nandita Jana, who is invaluable when it comes to keeping all the moving parts up and running, including maintaining RMC’s food pantry.
• 1 department director, Rachel Greiner, who trains the residents and interns, and works diligently to maintain the superb level of pastoral care that has been enjoyed by RMC for decades.
RMC CEO, HCA Midwest Health President Named on Ingram's Top 250 Leader s
Flu Clinics: This is Your Shot to Fight Seasonal Flu
The most effective way to protect your family, your colleagues and your patients is to get vaccinated. All HCA Healthcare colleagues are required to register a decision even if they decide not to take the vaccine. To find out more, ask your manager for a Flu Q&A document Please visit the Vaccine Tracker
• If you plan to receive a vaccination against flu, please follow the instructions to register. By doing so, you will save time at the vaccination site.
• Got the flu shot elsewhere? Take a photo of your proof of vaccination and upload it.
• If you choose not to receive a flu shot, record your decision by October 31, 2022.
HR Tidbit: What to Know about HCA Short - Term Disability Plan Benefits
Due to the recent attempt s to steal from colleagues’ benefits accounts, we’ve partnered with ITG, Information Protection & Security and our vendors to increase protections for our colleagues and their personal information. To this end, we’re enabling multi factor authentication (MFA) for off network access to both eStub and HCAhrAnswers.com tomorrow, Sept. 13.
MFA means that you use two ways to verify that you are you making it more difficult for someone to pretend to be you. The first is your password; the second is a code sent to your personal email address or personal phone via text or call.
If you visit eStub (onlinewagestatements.com/parallon) or HCAhrAnswers.com from off the network, you will be prompted to complete MFA. Off the network means accessing these sites from your personal computer or phone, or an HCA Healthcare computer not connected to the HCA Healthcare network.
Our MFA tool is Identity Connect. You can quickly and easily verify your contact information or create a profile here
Identity Connect is already in use for remote access, password reset tool and off network access to Global HR (GHR). We want to ensure all colleagues are ready and able to enroll in benefits in November via HCAhrAnswers.
Take your shot to stop seasonal flu register your decision by October 31, 2022.
Administrator on Call (AOC)
John Krajicek, Chief Financial Officer, was the AOC this past weekend. He stayed in contact with the Nursing Supervisor throughout the whole weekend to provide support to the hospital when and where needed
Senior Leadership Calendar: October 2022
View the October 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@hcamidwest.com Click here for the October Senior Leadership Calendar
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, October 11th:
• 2 COVID+ patients
• 0 COVID+ patients on a ventilator
Calendar of Events
• HOWLoween: Sat., Oct. 15, 5 8pm at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center (family event)
• Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Event: Sat., Oct. 15
• Hit for Haiti Pickleball Tournament and Event: Sat., Oct. 15
• RCON El Dia de los Muertos Trunk or Treat: Sat., Oct. 29
• Crush the Crisis Drug Take Back Da y: Sat., Oct. 29
• Brookside Trick or Treat Street: October 31, 4-6pm
• The Research Foundation Candlelight Bal l : Sat., Nov 5
• RMC Recruiting Event: Tues., Nov. 8
• Thankful Families Event: Tues., Nov. 15
RMC Trivi a
This Week's Trivia:
Q: What kind of robot was used in Carolyn Cook's knee replacement?
Last Week's Trivia:
Q: How many patients nominated our BEE Award winner?
A: 3 patients!
Winner: Ronita Roland, Unit Secretary, Inpatient Oncology
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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