Week Ending June 24 Each week, two units are awarded a trophy in recognition of their Real Time Demand Capacity Performance. One unit is recognized for their “2 p.m. discharge accuracy” while another unit is recognized for “the most total discharges by 2 p.m.” Thank you for expediting patient flow by increasing capacity to meet bed demands. Our patients appreciate it. 5 … [Read more...]
Hand Hygiene Winners
Congratulations to our hand hygiene winners who have been recognized for their exceptional hand hygiene practices! Nikita Thaker, PCA, Main 6W Barbara Johnson, RN, Main 6W Every other week, we will select two HMSL employees that have been acknowledged for their hand hygiene practices on Kudos Cards. The winners will be awarded a pair of movie tickets. Questions? … [Read more...]
Nursing Award Winners
HMSL is shining brightly with nursing award winners! Each year, Good Samaritan's Excellence in Nursing Awards honor registered nurses and educators who are nominated by their peers and selected by a distinguished Awards Selection Committee. These nurses demonstrate a passion for the nursing profession and exemplify excellence in teaching, mentoring, leadership and … [Read more...]
RTDC Stars of the Week
Week Ending June 17 Each week, two units are awarded a trophy in recognition of their Real Time Demand Capacity Performance. One unit is recognized for their “2 p.m. discharge accuracy” while another unit is recognized for “the most total discharges by 2 p.m.” Thank you for expediting patient flow by increasing capacity to meet bed demands. Our patients appreciate … [Read more...]
HMSL Earns an “A” Grade for Patient Safety
HMSL once again earned an “A” for patient safety in the Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Score ratings program. The Hospital Safety Score is an elite designation from The Leapfrog Group that sets the highest standards for patient safety in the United States. They assign letter grades to hospitals based on how well they protect patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections … [Read more...]