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Congratulations are in order once again for our heart failure team. We are proud to announce that Research Medical Center has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Heart Failure Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Advanced Heart Failure program is designed to recognize hospital inpatient or outpatient programs that demonstrate exceptional care and optimize quality of life.
This accreditation supports the mission we live by every day at RMC: Above all else we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Learn more here.
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Mid Week Update for the Research Medical Center Family
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We Show Up for our Patient s Patient Testimonial: Bobbie Clark, Oncology
Meet Bobbie Clark, a patient of Oncologist Dr. Jaswinder
Singh at Sarah Cannon Cancer Center at Research Medical Center. After bravely battling and beating cervical cancer in 2018, a trip to the ER in 2021 led to the discovery that she had developed lung cancer that had metastasized to her brain. In August of 2022, she was a recipient of a Bravery Bag from Acting Out Against Cancer, which are bags filled with items to help comfort and support patients and their families during their cancer battles. She has also been a recipient of support from Verda's Place through the collaboration of The Research Foundation and Bra Couture KC. Learn more.
Pink Week Recap: RMC Shows Up To Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Throughout the week, RMC came together to advocate for breast health for our colleagues, patients and visitors by passing out pink ribbon pins, providing information on our mammogram self scheduling platform online at the Brookside Farmers' Market, wrapping campus trees with pink ribbon in honor of breast cancer fighters and survivors, chalking the RMC sidewalks with beautiful messages of hope, and walking in honor or memory of a breast cancer patient. Thank you to all who joined and supported!
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Event
On Saturday, our Women's Services team hosted a Remembrance Event for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We're honored to have had a moment to reflect and remember those we've lost too young, those who were born still or sleeping, and parents who struggle or feel alone. One thing is for certain, you are not alone. Thank you to Count the Kick s and PUSH for Empowered Pregnanc y for providing words of hope and resources. Watch the program here
We Show Up for our Communitie s
HOWLoween with KCPD
HOWLoween was a great time as our RMC group of volunteers passed out candy and goodies to more than 600 local children
Thank you for lending your time and Halloween spirit to the event!
Sign Up to Adopt - A- Family!
Host a Trunk for Trunk or Treat
If you or your department were to decorate a trunk for a Trunk or Treat, would you win? Volunteer your Halloween spirit and decorative skills on Saturday, October 29, from 10am -noon, with our Trunk or Treat event.
Research Student Nurses Association is partnering with RMC for the annual Trunk or Treat event with added Day of the Dead celebrations. This Hispanic holiday is a joyful time to remember late loved ones. Volunteers are needed with decorated trunks to pass out candy. Only 2 3 people per car. Prizes will be awarded for the best trunks. Sign up here.
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 location.
OR Team Represents at Hit for Hait i
Thank you to our OR team for representing RMC at Dr. Ted Higgin's "Hit for Haiti" event this past weekend. The team reported that it was great to see everyone together to support a cause that does so much for others. They also stated how grateful they are to be able to perform surgeries here as they learned that the team in Haiti only runs the lights when there is an emergency C-section - all other surgeries are done without proper lighting. Thank you to our team and to all who helped!
We Show Up for Each Othe r
Halloween Costumes: Oct. 29- Oct. 31
Halloween costumes can be worn on Saturday 10/29, Sunday 10/30, and Monday 10/31
A few reminders as we look forward to the holiday :
• As always, please refrain from any costumes that could be perceived as offensive to our patients or colleagues or disruptive to the workplace.
• Costumes must allow for proper use of PPE.
• Please do not wear Halloween masks or bring replica weapons, and be respectful of other cultures.
• For infection prevention purposes, please refrain from bringing in shared food for celebrations.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Get your creative ideas ready as the Pumpkin Decorating Contest starts next week! Pumpkins will be distributed to each department leader on Tuesday, October 18th. The decorated pumpkins are due to the cafeteria by 9am on Monday, October 31
For judging, please stop by on Friday, October 31 over the lunch hour to cast your vote for the "best" pumpkin. Prizes will be given to the top three pumpkins!
Farewell to Steve Echols and Congratulations on His Promotion
On October 14, we gathered together to bid farewell to our long time friend and colleague, Steve Echols, who earned a promotion to Director of EVS at Belton Regional Medical Center. Steve has worked with RMC for many years in a number of leadership capacities. He's impacted many lives and has made many friends among colleagues. We are thrilled we got a chance to recognize him during his farewell reception and wish him the best in his new role
Celebrating Our Colleagues During Pharmacy Week
National Pharmacy Week is October 16-22, 2022. This is an annual observance that acknowledges the invaluable contributions that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians make to patient care in hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, and other healthcare settings. This week we celebrate the pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy interns that provide 24/7/365 care to ensure safe and effective medication use. Pharmacy leadership celebrated by cooking breakfast in honor of National Pharmacy Technician Day !
Pharmacy Tech Earns PTCB Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Credential
Congratulations to Victoria Easley, CPhT-Adv, CSPT, for earning the PTCB Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician credential . The Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician credential is the highest credential a pharmacy technician can achieve. Victoria becomes one of just 1,000 pharmacy technicians nationwide to achieve this certification, out of over 450,000 technicians in the country. CPhTs who earn the CPhT Adv Certificat ion are recognized for their expertise and experience, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to advancing medication safety. To achieve her Advanced Certification, Victoria also holds the Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician Certification, Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate, Immunization Administration Certificate, and Technician Product Verification Certificate. We are proud of you, Victoria!
Celebrating Our Colleagues During Sterile Processing Week
Last week we celebrated our Sterile Processing team !
If you are not familiar this team they are essential to surgery. Without them we could not do surgery, they ensure our surgical staff have the instruments needed for any and every case. They ensure surgery is smooth sailing. We can't thank this team enough for showing up every day and handling our patients with complete care.
Celebrating Our Colleagues During Physical Therapy Month
October is National Physical Therapy Month and with that comes to chance to celebrate RMC’s PT’s. Our physical therapists cover both inpatient acute and inpatient rehab and are key to getting our patients moving in hopes to work towards returning to prior level of function. They are dedicated to helping our patients get stronger, increase mobility and promote independence in and outside of RMC. Our PT’s are an important part of our rehabilitation team and we can’t thank them enough for helping to improve our patients’ lives
Get to Know Our Pastoral Care Team: Spiritual Care Week is October 23- 29
Did you know that Chaplains chart in Meditech? Just like the rest of the interdisciplinary team, chaplains chart on every patient encounter. In our note, pay close attention to the HOPE assessment, which can be viewed under "review" then "assessment. "
• H: sources of hope and strength for the patient and/or the family members
• O: any organized religion
• P: personal practices of spirituality
• E: existential questions Am I Valued? Am I Safe? Do I Belong? Am I Worthy?
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.
Take your shot to stop seasonal flu register your decision by October 31, 2022.
Last flu vaccination clinic: Monday, Oct. 24 from 7am -3pm RMC Campus 7W
HR Tidbit: New for 2023: Life Insurance with The Hartford
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with The Hartford for life insurance coverage. Starting in 2023, this change will save colleagues money with lower rates while also offering more coverage options.
Basic Life: For full time colleagues, this coverage pays beneficiaries a benefit equal to 1x base pay at no cost.
Supplemental Life: Allows both full time and part time colleagues to choose an additional amount of coverage equal to up to 8x base pay. The price they pay for this coverage will be after tax and it depends on age and salary.
Dependent Life: Full time colleagues can choose spouse coverage up to $100,000 and child coverage up to $25,000. Part time colleagues can enroll in $10,000 for spouse and/or child.
No evidence of insurability required! During the annual benefits enrollment period this fall, no evidence of insurability is required if colleagues:
• Enroll in Supplemental Life coverage for the first time (up to four times pay).
• Increase existing Supplemental Life coverage up to four times pay.
• Enroll for the first time or increase coverage for Dependent Life.
Already covered? If colleagues are currently enrolled in life insurance administered by Prudential, coverage will automatically transfer to The Hartford Jan. 1, 2023, unless they make a change during the annual enrollment period this fall.
Lindsay Goldammer, ACNO, completed a Walk- a- Mile with April Jensen, CNC for Burn Unit "I completed my Walk a Mile with April, our newest CNC, in the Burn department. She fielded numerous requests, all at once, and handled it with patience and grace. From staff to patients, I could tell she had a genuine relationship with everyone she came across and they appreciated talking with her. She was kind and helpful with every patient in the unit, not just her own and I could tell her team appreciates how hard she works for them. "
Administrator on Call (AOC)
Lindsay Goldammer was the AOC this past weekend. All rounds were completed on Sunday morning with weekend option night CNC’s. Lindsay had great conversations with them and they provided feedback on processes and staffing challenges. She also rounded on the ER and spent some time with the House Supervisor. Overall, it was a good weekend.
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 18th:
• 4 COVID+ patients
• 0 COVID+ patients on a ventilator
Calendar of Events
• 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: Which colleague just earned a PTCB Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician credential?
Last Week's Trivia:
Q: What kind of robot was used in Carolyn Cook's knee replacement? A: MAKO Robot
Winner: Joshua Freeman, RN, MRI
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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News, updates or a good patient/colleague story to share? Send photos and details to RMC.MarketingDept@hcamidwest.com to be included in future communication.
