The Department of Medical Nursing is pleased to announce that Marian Asiedu, MSN, RN will be appointed to the Nelson 7 Nurse Manager position effective May 1, 2016. In her new role, Marian will partner with the existing nursing team to move inpatient operations toward the new triple aim of improved population health, improved patient experience and reduced care costs.(...)
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Helping Beyond Hopkins
Posted by | Nursing MattersJenna DiFilippo, nurse in the CCU, traveled to Senegal in West Africa for two weeks with a team of 12 people to work with Mission Inter Senegal (MIS). With the extensive help of a local hospital founded by MIS and MIS staff, they were able to serve the medical needs of several different villages in isolated sections(...)
Welcome Eleni Flanagan!
Posted by | Nursing MattersThe Department of Medical Nursing is pleased to announce that effective March 6, 2016, Eleni Flanagan, MSN, MBA, RN-BC, will be appointed the Assistant Director of Nursing. In her new role, Eleni will oversee in-patient and procedural nursing operations for the department. Eleni is an exceptional leader with over 11 years of nursing leadership and operational experience. In fact, over the last 20 years, she has(...)
We survived Snowmageddon 2016!
Posted by | Nursing MattersThank you for your support during the storm. We couldn’t have done it without you! The care and dedication you provided to our patients and colleagues has not gone unnoticed. In fact, because of your efforts the DOM has been a shining star during this entire event. The entire nursing team went above and beyond to ensure operations continued normally. Our employees, housestaff(...)
December Updates!
Posted by | Nursing MattersDear Medical Nursing Family, Thank you for creating a positive healing experience for our patients. We hope you have a peaceful holiday season and that the new year brings you much joy. Best Wishes & Happy Holidays, -Ron and Terry View a special 2015 elf message from Ron, Terry, Donna and Katie here: http://www.elfyourself.com/?mId=66745957.3(...)
November Updates!
Posted by | Nursing MattersAs we take this time to celebrate with those who are dear to us, we want to thank each of you for your dedication and commitment to patient care. Since the summer, our department has seen an especially high census and patient acuity. This brings significant challenges to staffing, bed turnover and safety. We recognize(...)
October Updates!
Posted by | Nursing MattersAs the leaves change and we enter the holiday season, now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the crisp fall weather. I hope you and your families are able to take time away to enjoy the fall foliage. Please have a safe and happy Halloween! Sincerely, Ron Kelly Caslin has been appointed(...)
The Leaves are Changing and So Are We!
Posted by | Nursing MattersAutumn is here! As temperatures drop and flu season approaches, please remember to get immunized. Epic Update: As the organization transitions to a new Electronic Medical Record (EMR), the countdown to the Bayview implementation on December 1, 2015 is fast approaching. Let’s show our support for our colleagues by supporting them during their Go-Live throughout the(...)
Welcome to Nursing Matters!
Posted by | Nursing MattersI am thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce the new Nursing Matters blog feature. We will use this platform to keep you updated on interesting topics, present new programs and highlight service improvement efforts. We will also use the blog to announce specific awards and achievements of your nursing colleagues like the promotion of(...)