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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012 CHECK OUT THE SCR NEWSBRIEF ONLINE AT www.st-claire.org/newsbrief St. Claire Regional Medical Center SCR EMPACT Trunk or Treat 2 St. Claire Foundation Christmas Giving Opportunities 5 SCR Birthdays 6 CE Programs 7 submitted by: Frida Kilburn Phelan Bailey, RN, CEN, and David Price, RN,CEN, St. Claire Regional Emergency Department nurses, presented a poster titled “Sepsis: Will I Recognize the Next Event?” at the Kentucky Nurses Association’s annual convention on October 24th in Louisville, Kentucky. Phelan and David developed a multidisciplinary evidence- based algorithm and protocol that nurses can use in the emergency department for early recognition and treatment of sepsis. Sepsis is a severe infection caused by pathogenic organisms, especially bacteria, in the blood or tissues. Through literature research they learned that sepsis is the most frequent cause of death in non-cardiac patients and is currently ranked as the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. They believe by providing the nurses with a tool for early recognition and treatment that mortality will decrease, length of hospital stay will decrease, readmission will decrease and patient quality care and safety will increase. St. Claire Regional Emergency Department Nurses Present Poster at KNA’s Annual Convention www.st-claire.org Performance improvement based on evidence based guidelines is a challenge for emergency department nurses. With sepsis, it is further complicated by conflicting clinical signs and symptoms and the importance of early interventions for quality outcomes. In 2004 and again in 2008, Dellinger, Carlet, Masur, et al developed international guidelines for management of sepsis as a bundle concept. e bundle concept in sepsis management is defined as a group of interventions related to a disease process that when implemented together, result in better outcomes than when implemented individually. Presently the ED of this small, 159 beds, rural Kentucky hospital has a seven page adult order set for the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock. Multiple interventions are coalesced into a protocol that focuses on therapies directed by specific physiological goals and alternative therapies when the desired outcome is not obtained. e purpose of this review is to determine the number of patients admitted to the emergency depart- ment that exhibited the core components of sepsis inflammatory response syndrome and if the adult sepsis order set had been initiated. Abstract: Sepsis is a clinical syndrome that results from the human body’s response to infection. ere has been considerable confusion regarding specifics of the various se- quence of events with the occurrence of sepsis. According to Snyder and colleagues (2012), suspected sepsis patients account for more than 500,000 emergency department visits annually, with respiratory and urinary infections being the most common cause. Hospitalizations for septicemia more than doubled from 326,000 in 2000 to 782,000 in 2008 and was the 11th leading cause of death in adults (34,843). Patients presenting with sepsis to the ED for evaluation by a triage nurse are often the most challenging, complex, and difficult to definitively diagnosis. In sepsis, attempts have been made to provide a clear and accurate definition, but these efforts have not met with unanimous support. However, it appears that common consensus of sepsis is one with multiple signs and symptoms, which can vary among patients and within the same patient over time and can vary in severity from mild to shock to death. Being un- able to provide a definitive clinical picture and to formulate proper therapies certainly would not be beneficial nor lend itself to performance improvement, quality patient outcomes or establishment of best practices. Method: Data were collected from the medical records of 42 patients that were admitted or discharged with a diagnosis of sepsis during January, February and March of 2012. Sepsis: Will I Recognize the Next Event? Table 2: Definition of Sepsis Systemic Inflammatory Response (SIRS) Two or more clinical responses: Sepsis: Presumed or confirmed Source of infection. Temp <96F or >101 degrees Heart Rate >90 beats/min. Resp. Rate 20/min or PaCO2<32 WBC >12,000, <4000 or 10% (band) Severe Sepsis Associated with organ dysfunction Perfusion Abnormalities (altered mental status, Lactic acidosis, oliguria) or Hypo perfusion ( systolic B/P<90 mm Hg. or drop of 40 mmHg.) Septic Shock Sepsis with perfusion abnormalities and hypotension despite adequate fluid resuscitation. Source: Bone, et al. in 1992, according to Tazbir (2012) Table 4: Patient Data from Emergency Department Recording: Patient Temperature Heart Rate Respiratory Rate White Blood Cell Count Implemented Order Set 1. 103.0 94 - 27.4 NO 2. - 92 - 14.5 NO 3. - 97 24 36.1 YES 4. 101.2 120 - - NO 5. - - 22 25.6 NO 6. 101.3 128 35 27.6 NO 7. - - 22 19.2 NO 8. - 91 24 15.1 NO 9. 101.3 130 33 16.9 NO 10. - 110 - 17.5 YES 11. - 131 25 18.2 YES 12. - 155 - 14.0 NO 13. 94.9 - - 15.0 NO 14. 101.8 114 - 34.0 NO 15. 105.1 120 24 - NO 16. - 108 - 29.0 NO 17. 101.2 113 29 16.0 NO 18. - 125 24 21.9 NO 19. - 98 - 18.0 NO 20. 101.1 104 - 28.0 NO 21. - 115 36 - NO Table 1: Sepsis Bundles Sepsis Resuscitation Bundle (complete in 1st 6 hrs.) Sepsis Management Bundle( 1st 24 hrs.) 1. Serum lactate measured 1. Low dose steroids 2. Blood Cult. prior to antibiotic administrated 2. Glucose control maintained 3. Broad spectrum antibiotic within 1st hour. 3. Inspiratory plateau pressures maintained 4. If Hypotensive and/or lactate >4mmol/L: a. Give an initial minimum of 20 ml/kg. of crystalloid(or colloid equivalent) b. Apply vasopressor for hypotension not responding to fluid resuscitation to maintain mean arterial pressure (MAP)>65 mmHg 5. If hypotension persist despite fluid resuscitation (septic shock) and/or lactate > 4 mmol/L: a. Achieve central venous pressure (CVP) of > 8 mm Hg. b. Achieve central venous oxygen saturation (Scv02) of >70%. Source: Schorr, C. (2011) Table 3: Patient Data, N=42 Average Age: 68 Sex: Male: 15 Female: 27 Low Mean High Vital Signs Temperature 94.9 98.8 105.1 Blood Pressure 69/36 111/62 156/102 Heart Rate 56 97 155 Repiratory Rate 15 21 36 0Saturation Rate 66% 93% 100% Laboratory Date White Blood Count 5.4 15.2 36.1 Order Set Implemented in ED Yes: 14 - 33% Utilization No: 26 Clinical Signs/Symptoms Indicated Urinary: 5 Respiratory: 11 Abdominal Pain: 8 Mental Status Change: 13 Undetermined: 5 Phelan Bailey, RN, CEN David Price, RN, CEN Freda Kilburn, RN, DSN In Table 4, we have shown the number (21) of patients’ vital signs and WBC taken from the medical records that met the cri- teria for SIRS and for implementation of the Adult Sepsis Order set utilized by our emergency department. Of the 42 patient records reviewed, there were 21 that met two or more of the criteria for SIRS. is was a 50% rate. Review- ing vital signs only, 13 of the 21 or 60% of these patients met the criteria. However, of the 21 patients meeting the criteria, only three (3) of the order sets were actually implemented in the emergency department for a 14.5%. e initial assessment did not address risk factors or identify control of infection source. e identification and management of patients with sepsis is extremely important to optimize outcomes in the emergency de- partment. From this literature review, patient medical chart reviews and simply analysis of collected data, we acknowledge that key steps need to be taken for us to improve and to sustain evidence of excellence in our care of the septic patient. Steps to improve our service to the septic patient are: 1. Follow the Early Goal Directed erapy for Sepsis 4. Monitoring serum lactate 2. Develop Tool for screening and recognition by ED nurses 5. Blood Cultures and administration of antibiotic 3. Identifying and controlling the source of Sepsis 6. Rapid and appropriate fluid resuscitation. L to R: Assistant Nurse Manager Phelan Bailey, RN, CEN, and Patient Care Coordinator David Price, RN, CEN, work at the Emergency Department of St. Claire Regional Medical Center. Not pictured: Freda Kilburn, RN, DSN, serves as the Nursing Practice Consultant for St. Claire Regional. Phelan Bailey, RN, CEN Matt Watts, Marketing Coordinator, assisted in development of the poster. David Price, RN,CEN,

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T u e s d a y, J a n u a r y 4 , 2 0 1 2T h u r s d ay, N o v e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 2

CheCk ouT The sCr Ne wsbrief oNliNe aT www.st-claire.org/newsbrief

St. Claire Regional Medical Center

SCR EMPACT Trunk or Treat 2St. Claire Foundation Christmas Giving Opportunities 5

SCR Birthdays 6CE Programs 7

submitted by: Frida Kilburn

Phelan Bailey, RN, CEN, and David Price, RN,CEN, St. Claire Regional Emergency Department nurses, presented a poster titled “Sepsis: Will I Recognize the Next Event?” at the Kentucky Nurses Association’s annual convention on October 24th in Louisville, Kentucky.

Phelan and David developed a multidisciplinary evidence-based algorithm and protocol that nurses can use in the emergency department for early recognition and treatment of sepsis. Sepsis is a severe infection caused by pathogenic organisms, especially bacteria, in the blood or tissues. Through literature research they learned that sepsis is the most frequent cause of death in non-cardiac patients and is currently ranked as the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. They believe by providing the nurses with a tool for early recognition and treatment that mortality will decrease, length of hospital stay will decrease, readmission will decrease and patient quality care and safety will increase.

St. Claire Regional Emergency Department Nurses

Present Poster at KNA’s Annual Convention

www.st-claire.org

Performance improvement based on evidence based guidelines is a challenge for emergency department nurses.With sepsis, it is further complicated by conflicting clinical signs and symptoms and the importance of early interventions for quality outcomes.

In 2004 and again in 2008, Dellinger, Carlet, Masur, et al developed international guidelines for management of sepsis as a bundle concept. The bundle concept in sepsis management is defined as a group of interventions related to a disease process that when implemented together, result in better outcomes than when implemented individually.Presently the ED of this small, 159 beds, rural Kentucky hospital has a seven page adult order set for the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock. Multiple interventions are coalesced into a protocol that focuses on therapies directed by specific physiological goals and alternative therapies when the desired outcome is not obtained. The purpose of this review is to determine the number of patients admitted to the emergency depart-ment that exhibited the core components of sepsis inflammatory response syndrome and if the adult sepsis order set had been initiated.Abstract: Sepsis is a clinical syndrome that results from the human body’s response to infection. There has been considerable confusion regarding specifics of the various se-quence of events with the occurrence of sepsis. According to Snyder and colleagues (2012), suspected sepsis patients account for more than 500,000 emergency department visits annually, with respiratory and urinary infections being the most common cause. Hospitalizations for septicemia more than doubled from 326,000 in 2000 to 782,000 in 2008 and was the 11th leading cause of death in adults (34,843).Patients presenting with sepsis to the ED for evaluation by a triage nurse are often the most challenging, complex, and difficult to definitively diagnosis. In sepsis, attempts have been made to provide a clear and accurate definition, but these efforts have not met with unanimous support. However, it appears that common consensus of sepsis is one with multiple signs and symptoms, which can vary among patients and within the same patient over time and can vary in severity from mild to shock to death. Being un-able to provide a definitive clinical picture and to formulate proper therapies certainly would not be beneficial nor lend itself to performance improvement, quality patient outcomes or establishment of best practices.

Method: Data were collected from the medical records of 42 patients that were admitted or discharged with a diagnosis of sepsis during January, February and March of 2012.

Sepsis: Will I Recognize the Next Event?

Table 2: Definition of Sepsis

Systemic Inflammatory Response (SIRS) Two or more clinical responses:

Sepsis: Presumed or confirmed Source of infection.

Temp <96F or >101 degrees Heart Rate >90 beats/min. Resp. Rate 20/min or PaCO2 <32 WBC >12,000, <4000 or 10% (band)

Severe Sepsis

Associated with organ dysfunction Perfusion Abnormalities (altered mental status, Lactic acidosis, oliguria) or Hypo perfusion ( systolic B/P<90 mm Hg. or drop of 40 mmHg.)

Septic Shock Sepsis with perfusion abnormalities and hypotension despite adequate fluid resuscitation.

Source: Bone, et al. in 1992, according to Tazbir (2012)

Table 4: Patient Data from Emergency Department Recording:

Patient Temperature Heart RateRespiratory

RateWhite Blood Cell Count

Implemented Order Set

1. 103.0 94 - 27.4 NO2. - 92 - 14.5 NO3. - 97 24 36.1 YES4. 101.2 120 - - NO5. - - 22 25.6 NO6. 101.3 128 35 27.6 NO7. - - 22 19.2 NO8. - 91 24 15.1 NO9. 101.3 130 33 16.9 NO

10. - 110 - 17.5 YES11. - 131 25 18.2 YES12. - 155 - 14.0 NO13. 94.9 - - 15.0 NO14. 101.8 114 - 34.0 NO15. 105.1 120 24 - NO16. - 108 - 29.0 NO17. 101.2 113 29 16.0 NO18. - 125 24 21.9 NO19. - 98 - 18.0 NO20. 101.1 104 - 28.0 NO21. - 115 36 - NO

Table 1: Sepsis Bundles

Sepsis Resuscitation Bundle (complete in 1st 6 hrs.) Sepsis Management Bundle( 1st 24 hrs.)

1. Serum lactate measured 1. Low dose steroids

2. Blood Cult. prior to antibiotic administrated 2. Glucose control maintained

3. Broad spectrum antibiotic within 1st hour. 3. Inspiratory plateau pressures maintained

4. If Hypotensive and/or lactate >4mmol/L: a. Give an initial minimum of 20 ml/kg. of crystalloid(or colloid equivalent) b. Apply vasopressor for hypotension not responding to fluid resuscitation to maintain mean arterial pressure (MAP)>65 mmHg

5. If hypotension persist despite fluid resuscitation (septic shock) and/or lactate > 4 mmol/L: a. Achieve central venous pressure (CVP) of > 8 mm Hg. b. Achieve central venous oxygen saturation (Scv02) of >70%.Source: Schorr, C. (2011)

Table 3: Patient Data, N=42

Average Age: 68 Sex: Male: 15 Female: 27

Low Mean High

Vital Signs

Temperature 94.9 98.8 105.1

Blood Pressure 69/36 111/62 156/102

Heart Rate 56 97 155

Repiratory Rate 15 21 36

02 Saturation Rate 66% 93% 100%

Laboratory Date

White Blood Count 5.4 15.2 36.1

Order Set Implemented in ED Yes: 14 - 33% Utilization No: 26

Clinical Signs/Symptoms Indicated

Urinary: 5

Respiratory: 11

Abdominal Pain: 8

Mental Status Change: 13

Undetermined: 5

Phelan Bailey, RN, CEN David Price, RN, CEN Freda Kilburn, RN, DSN

In Table 4, we have shown the number (21) of patients’ vital signs and WBC taken from the medical records that met the cri-teria for SIRS and for implementation of the Adult Sepsis Order set utilized by our emergency department.Of the 42 patient records reviewed, there were 21 that met two or more of the criteria for SIRS. This was a 50% rate. Review-ing vital signs only, 13 of the 21 or 60% of these patients met the criteria. However, of the 21 patients meeting the criteria, only three (3) of the order sets were actually implemented in the emergency department for a 14.5%. The initial assessment did not address risk factors or identify control of infection source.

The identification and management of patients with sepsis is extremely important to optimize outcomes in the emergency de-partment. From this literature review, patient medical chart reviews and simply analysis of collected data, we acknowledge that key steps need to be taken for us to improve and to sustain evidence of excellence in our care of the septic patient.

Steps to improve our service to the septic patient are:1. Follow the Early Goal Directed Therapy for Sepsis 4. Monitoring serum lactate2. Develop Tool for screening and recognition by ED nurses 5. Blood Cultures and administration of antibiotic 3. Identifying and controlling the source of Sepsis 6. Rapid and appropriate fluid resuscitation.

L to R: Assistant Nurse Manager Phelan Bailey, RN, CEN, and Patient Care Coordinator David Price, RN, CEN, work at the Emergency Department of St. Claire Regional Medical Center. Not pictured: Freda Kilburn, RN, DSN, serves as the Nursing Practice Consultant for St. Claire Regional.

Phelan bailey, rN, CeN

matt watts, marketing Coordinator, assisted in development of the poster.

david Price, rN,CeN,

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submitted by: Terri Winkleman

On Saturday October 27 over 200 ghosts and goblins descended on St. Claire Regional for the annual Halloween Trunk or Treat hosted by EMPACT. Over 10 departments participated in the event for the families of St. Claire Regional staff members. The Blue Room was filled with little princesses and superheroes collecting candy and playing games.

Many departments donated candy for the event and other activities included a fortune teller, a cornhole game, fishing and a duck pond. Judges had a hard time selecting the winners for Most Creative Trunk. Winners were: first place 3rd Floor Central; second place 3rd Floor North and third place Intensive Care Unit. Pictures of the event can be viewed on St. Claire Regional’s intranet.

EMPACT would like to extend a special thank you to the Dining Services, Housekeeping, Security/Maintenance, St. Claire Foundation and all the employees and departments who helped make the 2012 Trunk or Treat a success. Any St. Claire Regional employee interested in joining EMPACT and helping with future events may contact Angel Beamon at [email protected].

SCR Trunk or Treat 2012

This little bat girl wasn’t scared by any goblins

Count dracula and the Queen of egypt enjoyed the halloween bash

Kathy Blevins Environmental Services Sherpa Throw Blanket

Angela Caudill TCU

Cuisinart Knife Set

Tabatha Harmon Laboratory

80 pc. Serving Set

Leigh Anne Stiltner Patient Financial Svcs.

10 pc. Rachael Ray Cookware Set

Mikia Lyles Surgery

Seiko Wall Clock

Barb Walker Same Day Surgery

Pro-clean Toothbrush

Charlotte Kiser Dietary

Milk Chocolate Gift Set

Melissa Parker HIM

Godiva Gift Set

Angie Adkins MMS

8 pc. Lazy Susan Server

Charles Mers Environmental Services Heated Throw Blanket

Mona Coffman Materials Management

Folding Table

Linda Griggs SCR– Family Medicine Tiffany Table Lamp

Liz Reffitt Quality Management

16 oz. Mug Set

Kim Daniels MMS

Glove/Scarf Set

Carol Justice Patient Financial Svcs. 15 pc. Wolfgang Puck

Cutlery Set

Chad Collett Information Svcs.

Stainless Thermos Set

Kelly Benton Laboratory

Shower Tote Gift Set

Cathy Schwab Oncology

Camping Chair

Staff Benefit’s Fair Prize Winners

angela Caudill Carol Justice

linda Griggs leigh ann stiltner

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AMBULATORY SURGERYNurse Deborah Richardson was extremely good in the teaching part of registration!

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTDave Price very good.

Great Dr. Miller was very nice and considerate.

HOME HEALTHPam Evens is an exceptional home health care nurse, professional but with a sense of humor. I would highly recommend her.

Ethel Burchett, RN, is a wonderful nurse and person.

Cindy McKenzie is my home health nurse she has been very helpful, very professional. An excellent caring nurse I would recommend to anyone who needs a nurse for any type of care.

Kathleen Hope Curry was EXCELLENT! Give her a raise!

Shirley McVey was excellent with Sherry.

Emily Bishop(nurse) and Brenda Pennington and LeAnn Davidson were very good!

Kathy Howard has been wonderful.

INPATIENTMy ICU nurse Carol Kelsey was nice, informative and caring, she was an excellent nurse.

I want to thank nurse Carol Kelsey, she explained everything to me about my medicine, and doctors appointments.

Nicole Gifford was one of the best nurses I have ever had. The rest were great, but she really stood out in all - ways.

Brenda Whitt is good and sweet and friendly.

Dr. Kahloon & assistant, Christine O’Kelly are the best.

Everyone there was so nice, I had great care the staff was so kind, Edith Fields, Paria, Toni, Amber and several more that I can’t remember their names. I was taken extra care of to see that I got better and everyone was so understanding. The doctors helped me so much, for a place to get well, it was so clean. They were good to me and my family. Thanks to everyone that I came in contact with you guys made this ole 87 year old women feel like I was part of a family among people I didn’t know who became my new friends. God bless!

All my nurses were wonderful, I had one Joelle Schultz who painted my nails and French braided my hair just to make me feel better.

There was 2 student nurses there Mercedes Fletcher and I can’t remember the others name. They worked as a team and are EXCELLENT nurses. Worked HARD & very POLITE!

Scott Miller kept my family informed very well during my heart stent procedure - I appreciate that very much.

Dr. Kahloon is a great doctor.

The staff were most kind considerate and thoughtful. There was a transporter by the name of Earnest Watson most considerate.

Sister Judy Lambert was wonderful and helpful while mom was in ER.

Dr. Vansant, surgeon crew, ICU nurses and Dr. Ed Scott were great with keeping family informed.

Alice Kitchen, RN, Sharon Gee ,RN, very good nurses.

Dr. Patel was very good to me and a very good doctor and has a good bedside manner.

Ryan Miller was very good to me. Karen (maybe Stone) – she works in Surgery was also good. Georgia in respiratory is good she works on the 3RD floor.

The speed and aggressiveness with which Dr. Clayton addressed my issue is the reason my recovery is going smoothly.

Nathan Dillon, the night nurse and Tracy the day nurse are excellent in all duties. I am sorry that I didn’t get 2 others names that also were tops.

Dr. Eugene Greenberg was very good.

MEDICAL PRACTICEDoctors are very good. And Dr. Moore is A GREAT DOCTOR. She is THE BEST.

Dr. Twana Hatton is the best doctor anywhere.

Dr. Amy Conley is a very good doctor.

Melissa Cox, APRN was very professional and caring.

The following comments are from SCR patients that completed our Press Ganey

patient satisfaction surveys in October.

This little bat girl wasn’t scared by any goblins

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For more information contact the St. Claire Foundation office Thelma Johnson, Ext. 6517 or Shirley Caudill, Ext. 6512

Rowan County ChristmasSt. Claire Regional is participating in “Rowan County Christmas” again this year. This program is sponsored by SCR and other Rowan County social service agencies, churches and organizations. The program will provide new toys for children 18 years of age and under, gifts for the elderly and food vouchers for families.

NEW THIS YEARIndividuals or departments can adopt a SENIOR by taking an ornament from the SCR Christmas tree in the cafeteria and signing the “elf” sheet beside the tree.

How Can You Help?• Purchase one $20 gift for a senior

male or female and attach your name and phone number. Please, no clothes.

or• Bring a $20 donation , with your

name and phone number to the Foundation House and someone will shop for you.

Storybook ChristmasSt. Claire Regional is again helping the MSU/Rowan County Adult Basic Education and Literacy Advisory Board collect NEW books for children under the age of 18. These books will be given to children and teens throughout Rowan County. Last year, SCR made it possible for many children to have their first new book.

How Can You Help?• Individuals or departments can

participate by placing new books in the “Storybook Christmas Box” located in the main cafeteria.

Please turn in all Gifts, Storybooks and Donations by

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Melissa F Alcorn CRSS 12/27Diana J Blanton Cardiac Rehab 12/27Connie Proudfoot CRSS 12/27Leslie Kay Williams AHEC 12/27

Haley L Callahan Environmental Services 12/28Kathleen Hope Curry Home Health 12/28Nathan D Dillon Emergency Department 12/28Louise Simms Lamb SCR Mammography 12/28Emilee Redwine Ultrasound 12/28Shelley Davis Sadler 4th Floor Nursing 12/28Christopher Waugh SPD 12/28Monica D. Zornes Pharmacy 12/28

Debra A Clark Float Dept - Unit Sec 12/29Joseph Andrew Edie SCR Family Medicine 12/29Roberta O Gilbert Gift Shop/ Auxiliary 12/29Julie Beth McKinney 3rd Floor North 12/29Kimberly Ann Meade Respiratory Therapy 12/29Deborah K Oakley Financial Services 12/29Teresa Lynn Rife Infusion Solutions 12/29

Betty O Fossett CRSS 12/30Jean Harney Jones Clinical Nutrition 12/30Lacinda Rishel Surgery 12/30Jessica L Robinson Marketing and PR 12/30Joan M Wells Administration 12/30

MaryAnn Perry Cytology 12/31

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November 15 | CPI: Non-Violent CrisisIntervention8:00 am - 3:00 pmCher 102abCCredit: NursingrsvP with mary staton at ext. 6664 [email protected]

November 15 | PALS Renewal9:00 am - 4:30 pmCher 102drsvP with kasandra stone at 6830 [email protected]

November 16 | Tumor Board8:00 am - 9:00 amTeleCare Conference roomCredit: aCPe, Category 1 ama, Nursing

November 29 & 30 | PALS Provider8:00 am - 4:30 pmCher 102dCredit: Nursing, Category 1 CmersvP with kasandra stone at ext. 6830 [email protected]

December 5 | Journal Club8:00 am - 9:00 amsCr education roomCredit: Category 1 ama

December 6 & 7 | ACLS Provider8:00 am - 4:30 pmCher 102dCredit: Category 1 ama, NursingrsvP with kasandra stone at ext. 6830 [email protected]

December 6 | Tumor Board7:30 am - 9:00 amTeleCare Conference roomCredit: aCPe, Category 1 ama, Nursing

December 11 | Morbidity and Mortality8:00 am - 9:00 amsCr education roomCredit: Category 1 ama

December 12 | BLS Check Off1:00 am - 4:00 pmCher 102CrsvP with kasandra stone at ext. 6830 [email protected]

December 17 | NRP Skills Check Off8:00 am - 10:00 amsCr-4CrsvP with kasandra stone at ext. 6830 [email protected]

UPCOMING C.E. Programs

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Please send articles and/or information to be placed in the sCr newsbrief to [email protected].

visit the sCr web site at www.st-claire.org/newsbrief to read past editions of the sCr newsbrief

NEED A CAMERA TO COVER A SCR EVENT?The Marketing/Pr dept. has several cameras available for loan. Contact ext. 6927 for more information.

Have an article or event to submit for the Newsbrief?

Books R Fun -Book SaleDate: November 19 -20Location: Café a and b

For additional information contact Thelma Johnson, ext. 6517

SCR Auxiliary Thanksgiving Bake SaleDate: November 20Location: second floor hallway

For additional information contact Thelma Johnson, ext. 6517

SCR Tree LightingDate: November 28Time: 10:00 a.m.Location: sCr lobby

Join SCR staff as we welcome the holiday season with prayer, music and refreshments.

EMPACT Breakfast with SantaDate: december 1Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Location: sCr lobby

For more information please contact Barb Davis at 783-7621 or [email protected] or Nicole Winkleman at 783-7624 or [email protected]