And Women’s

[Pages:4]Wolski receives 2019 DAISY Nurse Leader Award

Program Manager for Informatics for Nursing/Patient Care Services Paula Wolski, MSN, RN-BC, was recently awarded with BWFH's 2019 DAISY Nurse Leader Award. Read more.

Todd named Chief of Clinical Rheumatology at BWFH Read more October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital welcomes new plastic surgeon Read more New Brigham Health Chief of Shoulder Service to operate at BWFH Read more

Safety Highlight of the Week: Cycle-count compliance of controlled substances Read the complete edition of Last Week In Patient Safety

Nominate your colleagues for a Partners in Excellence award by October 31

Help recognize your colleagues for their creativity, dedication and commitment to excellence by nominating them for a Partners in Excellence award. Click here to complete a nomination for an individual or team. The nomination deadline is Thursday, October 31. BWFH's annual Partners in Excellence award ceremony will be held in early 2020. Questions? Contact Laura Barnett at 617-9837902.

Extended hours for weekend MRI

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital's Radiology Department has extended its weekend MRI hours of operation. MRI is now available on Saturdays and Sundays from 6:30 am to 11 pm. The newly added hours provide both early morning and late evening access to MRI for outpatients, inpatients and emergency patients, replicating the services offered Monday through Friday. Questions? Contact Brian McIntosh or Dylan Kwait, MD.

BWFH celebrates Information Security & Privacy Awareness Week

This week is Partners HealthCare Information Security & Privacy Awareness Week. Learn how to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime by understanding how your online habits put you at risk. Explore our website, take our poll or visit one of our awareness tables (today from 11 am to 2 pm outside the Cafeteria!)?each time you participate, you can earn an entry in our Amazon gift card raffle! For more information, and a full schedule of events, click here.

BWFH celebrates Emergency Nurses Week

Emergency Nurses Week is celebrated this year from October 6 to 12. This annual celebration is dedicated to those who selflessly devote themselves to safe practice and safe care. Here at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, we'd like to thank each and every member of the Emergency Department staff who make a difference in the lives of our patients.

BWFH celebrates National PA Week

Every year from October 6 to 12, we celebrate National PA Week, which recognizes the physician assistant profession. Here at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, PAs work alongside physicians, nurses and the entire interdisciplinary team to care for both inpatients and patients in the ambulatory clinics. This week, we thank them for all they do; and on Thursday, October 10, Brigham Health will honor BWH, BWFH and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute PAs at a special event.

BWFH celebrates Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week

From October 6 to October 12, we celebrate Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week. This week is set aside annually to honor healthcare food and nutrition professionals. Honor your colleagues and recognize the integral role they have played in helping employees and patients stay well-nourished and healthy.

Depression screening available from EAP

Major depression is recognized as the most prevalent type of mood disorder today. More than 15 percent of Americans will have depression that requires treatment at some point in their lives. Have you experienced symptoms that lead you to believe you may benefit from treatment? Take a free anonymous screening or contact Partners EAP at 866-724-4327 to speak confidentially with an EAP counselor.

BWFH eliminating all paper signage - deadline October 15

As part of our ongoing efforts to make Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital both inviting and easy to navigate for our patients and visitors, the Facilities Department is announcing plans to eliminate all paper signage from the hospital. Any and all paper signage that is posted in corridors, on windows and on suite doors will be removed by Facilities as of Tuesday, October 15. Questions? Contact Executive Director of Facilities and Support Services Edward Pitts, CHFM, CLSS-HC.

It's not too late! Pick up your Magnet shirt while supplies last

BWFH employees who have not yet received their special Magnet shirt can still do so. Simply stop by the Nursing Administration Office on the 4th floor to pick yours up. While supplies last. Limited sizes still available. One shirt per employee. Hospital ID required for pick up.

Want to help out in your community? Volunteer with BWFH at Community Servings - October 16

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital's Community Health and Wellness Department is seeking volunteers to help prepare meals for critically ill individuals and their families in our community. Join us on Wednesday, October 16, from 6 to 8 pm at Community Servings (179 Amory Street in Jamaica Plain) to peel, chop and package meals for Community Servings' clients. Volunteers must be 13 years or older and register in advance. For more information or to register, contact Katie Plante.

For All the Lives We Touch: Hand Hygiene Celebration - October 17

Over the past year, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital has increased its hand hygiene compliance rate from 71 to 95 percent, thanks to a clear mission, committed leadership, an efficient team structure, comprehensive communication and analytics and the ongoing efforts of local leaders, frontline staff and support services. In appreciation of the tremendous progress we have made with our hand hygiene compliance rates, and to pledge our commitment to keep patients safe by keeping our hands clean, all faculty and staff are invited to a hand hygiene celebration on Thursday, October 17, from 6 to 7:30 am in the third floor lobby and from 11:30 am to 1 pm outside the Cafeteria. Present your BWFH ID badge for giveaways. To learn more about hand hygiene at BWFH, visit BWFHconnect.

MGH Institute webinar and on-campus info session for Doctor of Nursing Practice Program - October 22 and November 12

Are you interested in joining a cohort of nurse leaders? Or learning from faculty who are authorities in areas such as innovation, design and improvement science, leadership, population health and informatics? If so, join a webinar on Tuesday, October 22, at 12 noon, or attend an on-campus information session on Tuesday, November 12, at 6 pm at MGH Institute of Health Professions (36 1st Ave., Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston). Program Director Margie Hamilton Sipe, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, will describe the DNP Advanced Practice Nurses and Nurse Executives tracks, outline the program's 16-month curriculum, explain the online-intensive format and take questions. All webinar registrants will receive a recording. The application cycle is now open for fall 2020. Click here to sign up!

DFCI/BWH Blood Mobile at BWFH - October 23

The DFCI/BWH Blood Mobilethe traveling extension of the Kraft Family Blood Donation Centerwill be at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital on Wednesday, October 23, from 8 am to 2:30 pm. Blood donors will receive a Kraft Family Blood Donation Center mini lantern as a thank you gift! Donors are encouraged to schedule appointments in advance. To schedule your blood donation appointment, copy and paste this address into your browser: FaulknerOct2019. Questions? Email blooddonor@.

Update in Hospital Medicine 2019 - October 28 to 30

Join us from October 28 to 30 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place for comprehensive updates, advances and best practices to optimize inpatient care. This three-day intensive program updates busy practitioners on current, best practices in hospital medicine. The curriculum covers over 30 core topics, with an emphasis on practical management of common problems. For more information or to register, click here. This program is among the highest-rated Harvard Medical School CME courses, register early to reserve your spot!

APP Affair BWFH Calendar of Events BWFHconnect BWFH MD News and Views

BWFH Nurse BWFH Perks BWFH Pulse ? Print Edition BWFH Pulse ? Email Edition

Employment Opportunities Last Week in Patient Safety! Monthly Education Calendar

 ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download