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VOLUME 10 | NUMBER 11 | June 1, 2017

IRMC Receives a Three Year Reaccreditation in Ultrasound with ACR

Congratulations to our Diagnostic Ultrasound department for IRMC receiving a three year reaccreditation in Ultrasound with the American College of Radiology! ACR accreditation is the gold seal of quality for the high quality studies we provide our patients (obstetrical, gynecological, pediatric, vascular and general), equipment maintenance, and exam protocols. A big THANK YOU to our sonographers for your hard work and dedication in providing compassionate, quality care to our patients and excellent service to our physicians. Great job everyone!

Jeanine Muuccio, RDMS, RVT; Brittany Nothof, RDMS

Summers Off Personal LeaveWe are pleased to again offer a Summers Off Personal Leave Program for 2017. This program is open to all hospital employees as long as it does not interfere with normal business operations of the hospital. As you consider whether you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please note the following criteria:

• The Summers Off Leave Program is available during the months of June, July, August and September.

• A summer leave cannot be approved if it would cause the denial of PTO or vacation requests for other employees in the department.

• Participants may use PTO during the Summer program for both Health Insurance payments and/or paid time off.

• Employees must contact the Benefits Administrator (Trecinda Barrera x1142), prior to the leave to make arrangements for the benefit payments.

The form to use for requesting a summer leave is available on the Intranet. Whether approved or denied, the employee’s manager should scan and send the completed form, with all required signatures, to Human Resources prior to the start date of the leave. For questions regarding this program, please contact Human Resources at x1125.

Under Construction

IRMC Pride AwardsStay tuned for the Pride Recognition Program roll-out!

Savor the Sweet Life Reception

Please join us for a celebration of life for cancer survivors, friends and family. Participate in a bulid your own sundae bar and hear from uplifting guest speakers including our own Leanne Fisher and Marieke Dam.

When: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 5pm - Ice Cream Social 6pm - Survivor Presentations

Where: Scully-Welsh Cancer Center Lobby

Seating is limited RSVP to (772) 226-4828

MAY 4-22, 2017Participate and make your voice heard. | Watch your email for details.

We’ve reached our goal of 75% completion! Stay tuned for survey results.

Wash Your Hands!Core Values Wall Art Installation

Have you noticed the new signage at the employee entrance or in the visitor entrance? Why is Indian River Medical Center a great hospital? Because of YOU – our nurses, our support staff, our physicians and our auxiliary members. We want to recognize you and all you do for IRMC, your co-workers and your community. The displays on the first floor are just the beginning. Additional displays will be installed in the coming months. The best part is the displays are interchangeable so we might ask you to participate in the future.

IRMC Receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality

Achievement AwardThe award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive the Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, hospitals must

achieve 85 percent or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines-Stroke achievement indicators for two or more consecutive 12-month periods and achieve 75 percent or higher compliance with five of eight Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Quality measures. These quality measures are designed to help hospital teams provide the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. They focus on appropriate use of guideline-based care for stroke patients, including aggressive use of medications such as clot-busting and anti-clotting drugs, blood thinners and cholesterol-reducing drugs, preventive action for deep vein thrombosis and smoking cessation counseling.

Red Nose DayOn May 25th CDU/2E celebrated Red Nose Day by putting on their Red Noses generously provided by Mary Briganti, ARNP who led this team in raising awareness for the non-profit organization, Comic Relief, Inc. that helps provide meals, safe places to live, essential medical services, life saving vaccines and treatments for children of poverty.

Left to rightLetticia Thomas, NA; Kasey Whelan, RN; Kristal Ruley, RN; Lori Lane,

ACC; Gabrielle Trocki, RN; Dr. Mary Quillinan; Sharon Welch, RN; Betsy Screws, ARNP; Millie Forrester, NA.

Left to rightDonny VanGelder, Transporter; Janis Hansen, RN; Debbie Harper, CNA;

Fran VanGelder, RN; Emili De Rosa, CNA; Tamara Terry, RN; Mary Dennis, ARNP

CNA Education Series Topic: Pain Management

When: June 20, 7:30am- 8:30am

June 22, 1:00pm-2:00pm

Who: Lead Manager: Amy Farish, RN

Speakers: Amy Farish, RN

Donna Galato, RNContact your manager for approval prior to attendance.