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Rose LaPlante, MSN, RN, recently joined BWFH as the new Nursing Quality and Magnet Program Manager.
Join hospital leadership on Wednesday, December 16 at 2 pm for a COVID-19 vaccine update. Submit questions ahead of time to bwfhbroadcast@partners.org.
On Monday, January 4, 2021, all BWFH Drug Administration Guidelines will be retired from BWFHconnect and moved to LexiComp. Prior to being moved, all DAGs were revised with up-to-date information. If you have questions, please contact your nurse director or your unit pharmacist. Click here (intranet) to learn more.
In the event of winter weather, BWFH will continue full operations unless specifically noted. BWFH’s complete State of Emergency/Severe Weather Policy is available at https://hospitalpolicies.ellucid.com/documents/view/9796.
The Dr. Norman L. Sadowsky Award for Excellence goes to an individual who best exemplifies the qualities Dr. Sadowsky himself demonstrated throughout his career. Dr. Sadowsky made extraordinary contributions to BWFH’s patients and staff during his more than 40 years of leadership in radiology. As a radiologist, colleague, friend, teacher, researcher and administrator, he always brought the highest levels of caring, compassion, creativity and service excellence to his work.
To nominate a BWFH employee for this year’s Dr. Norman L. Sadowsky Award for Excellence, click here. You may also complete this form and submit it on paper or via email to Michelle Casey in Human Resources, 7th Floor.
The Susan Bezanson Patient Safety Award is presented annually to a BWFH employee who demonstrates superior levels of excellence and the same dedication to patient safety and quality assurance that Sue Bezanson exhibited. Sue’s participation on several interdisciplinary committees shed light on the vital role of ancillary services in patient care. Sue was a champion for all patients prior to her death from breast cancer in 2008.
To nominate a BWFH employee for this year’s Susan Bezanson Patient Safety Award, click here. You may also complete this form and submit it on paper or via email to Michelle Casey in Human Resources, 7th Floor.
This holiday season, our donors are thanking every Brigham employee for their contributions during the past year with the gift of a fleece jacket. Place your order by Thursday, December 31.
Join us for a special Virtual Schwartz Rounds for a discussion on when a patient or family can’t trust the healthcare system and the potential consequences: If I’m admitted to the hospital I will die.
This virtual meeting can be accessed via this Zoom link: https://partners.zoom.us/j/5752069216?pwd=bjdGamR3Mmlqdm5hM3NaZnoxVDVUdz09, Meeting ID: 575 206 9216,
Passcode: 072053.
Be kind to your mind. Less stressed. More resilient. Happier. It all starts with just a few minutes a day. Mass General Brigham employees can get Headspace for free, sponsored by Mass General Brigham, for 1000+ hours of mindfulness and sleep content. Headspace offers mini exercises for busy schedules. Go to the EAP website to learn how to sign up. For help with stress, Mass General Brigham employees and immediate household members can call the EAP at 866-724-4327.
Experts across Mass General Brigham continue to develop plans to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in an equitable and efficient manner starting later this week. Learn more.
Starting Wednesday, November 18, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital will be offering on-site COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic (no signs of illness) staff members free of charge, with results returned to you approximately 24-36 hours later. Learn more and schedule a test.
Some experts say the mental health impact from COVID may be the next pandemic. Resources on mental health and well-being can be found on the COVID-19 section of The Pulse. If you or a household member are struggling with mental health issues, substance use disorders or any personal or work-related concern, please call the free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 1-866-724-4EAP to speak with a counselor.
Join EAP on Wednesday, December 16 at 1 pm for practical guidance on how to help children through the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics will include: what symptoms to look for in kids of different ages; what you can do: and how to manage your own anxiety. Other important issues will be addressed such as, missing social emotional learning, dealing with loneliness, questions about arrested development, and managing back to school anxiety. Additional resources from the Clay Center will be provided.
Faulkner Fit After Work Meetup
Tuesday, December 15
4 to 5 pm
Meet in Atrium Lobby
Schwartz Rounds
Wednesday, December 16
12 noon to 1 pm
Webinar
Coping during a Pandemic - Tools for Mental Health in Children
Wednesday, December 16
1 to 2 pm
EAP Webinar
De-Escalation Training (AVADE, Trauma Informed Care, CO, Restraint/Seclusion, Care of the Suicidal Patient)
Friday, December 18
8 am to 4 pm
Huvos Auditorium
Faulkner Fit After Work Meetup
Tuesday, December 22
4 to 5 pm
Meet in Atrium Lobby
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