In mid-August, James Loor, a recently retired Prince George’s County firefighter, was brought to the AAMC Emergency Department suffering a heart attack. Our AAMC team, working with the Prince George’s County EMTs, saved Mr. Loor’s life, and in a remarkably quick fashion. Our teams’ quick actions likely prevented permanent heart[…]
The AAMC Pharmacy Department recently began staffing patient care areas on the 6th floor ACP with pharmacists. Their goal? To enhance patient safety. This pilot program, which began in August, has made our pharmacists even more accessible to staff on weekdays between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. They are able to assist the health[…]
Tina Andersen: I love this idea! It would be especially helpful with identifying those "little blue pills" the patient states they take…
We’re looking for a few new members to join our team. Not sure if you are right for the job? Check out our job description: You listen actively You’re always curious You’re comfortable with technology You like people – well, most people, most of the time You communicate well both[…]
The Wellness Center and Auxiliary Volunteer Services have come together to offer a new and exciting service to our inpatients. Starting Thursday, Sept. 30, Reiki volunteers will be on the Oncology unit from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. offering free Reiki sessions for oncology patients, families and staff. These sessions will be ongoing, every[…]
Patient safety is at the heart of what we do here at AAMC–we are constantly seeking ways to enhance the care we offer to our patients. This fall, AAMC will introduce its new IV Medication Safety Management System from Hospira–including new technologically advanced, reliable PLUM A+ General Infusion (IV) pumps, Lifecare[…]
The Cath Lab team gathers for our morning huddle; we discuss any issues that came up the day before and talk about the upcoming day—a case at 0800, another at 0830. The schedule doesn’t look too bad. All of a sudden, four beepers go off. It’s the sound of a[…]
Drexel would like to thank all of the AAMC employees who participated in the contest and learned more about their online programs during their recent visit to our campus. Congratulations Jazmin Manlapaz, the lucky recipient of the Drexel University Online Peel n’ Win contest—she won an Apple iPad™! For a[…]
Christine: Congratulations Jazmin!
Need continuing education credits? As an AAMC nurse, you have access to CE Direct, which hosts more than 600 online, ANCC-accredited courses that can be taken from work or home! What a perk! In addition to taking CE courses online, you can now take them via an iPod or MP3 player–just visit iTunes.com and search for[…]
Interested in having fun, getting fit and showing support for our breast cancer survivors? Then join the AAMC Team for the 18th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K. The 3.1-mile race will be held Sunday, Oct. 3 in Hunt Valley, Md., at 11350 McCormick Road. The run[…]
This year’s Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) Convention will be held here at AAMC on Thursday, Oct. 7 and Friday, Oct. 8. The theme is “Leadership for Healthcare Change – Navigating Today’s Healthcare.” For more information and to register online, visit www.marylandrn.org. What should you expect at the convention? Former AAMC Director[…]
Kim McCarthy,RN: 30 minutes is impressive ! Good job to all !