In December 2005, the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority issued a patient safety advisory that received national attention. In a Pennsylvania hospital, clinicians nearly failed to rescue a patient who had a cardiopulmonary arrest because the patient had been incorrectly designated as Do[…]
“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” -Frederick Keonig There’s a lot to be thankful for this time of year–the gathering of families, a chill in the air that encourages[…]
On Tuesday morning, November 16, AAMC’s Acute Care Pavilion began converting to our new Hospira pumps. While planning for this conversion, I couldn’t help but have flashbacks to Alec go-live, almost a year ago. In fact, the yellow Smart Alec vests were starting looking more and more comfortable. I gathered my Unit Educator and the[…]
Has your department implemented an innovative Patient Safety Solution that is improving quality and patient safety here at AAMC? Here’s your chance to share it! The Maryland Patient Safety Center is calling for Patient Safety Solutions for the 2011 Annual Patient Safety Conference. All Solutions are published in the annual MPSC Directory of[…]
Cindy Sauerwein, RN (MSU) wrote this short story concerning a patient encounter in response to Advance’s “Best Day As a Nurse” contest. “It is near and dear to my heart,” she says, “and I think others might enjoy it, too.” Cindy, thank you for sharing this powerful story. As nurses, we all[…]
Christine: As I read this, I think how fortunate we are to be able to experience something so extremely powerful as…
Geri Raber: Cindy, Thanks for sharing your story. This week I have been reading about the power of narrative in medical care…
By Wendi Winters, for The Capital Published 11/07/10 – reprinted with permission The bride wore an elegant strapless gown and a radiant smile. The nervous groom was impeccable in his spotless Air Force dress uniform and a TV-sized heart monitor. Maj. Jonathan Richter, 48, was supposed to marry Bathsheba “Sheba”[…]
Kelly Higdon: This is awesome, I'm so happy we could make this work for this beautiful couple! They really needed help in…
Tina Andersen: What a fabulous story!!! Kudos to the CCU team for making this work!
Stephanie: Go Michelle! Go team!
Here, a letter sent in by a patient of Stephanie Ordakowski, RN (JSU) thanking her for her amazing nursing care. Way to go, Stephanie! Recently, I had the privilege of being cared for by a special nurse, Stephanie Ordakowski (a.k.a. Cricket). Having lived with pain for months, I almost took[…]
lil Bnachero: This is wonderful Cricket..I know this is what you do everyday with every patient..that's what makes you so special!!
Cheryl Kinser: You are AMAZING Cricket. You make everyone feel special. It's a light inside you that shines outside.
Stephanie: Thank you Sherry! I truly believe something magical happens when I walk through that curtain into a patient's room. Something…
Kristina Andersen: Steph- you really are AMAZING!!!! I don't know where JSC would be without you...keep up the fantastic care!!!!
Below, our Nursing Strategic Planning initiative updates for the month of October: Evidence-Based Nursing Co-leads: Cathaleen Ley, Jennifer Herizig. Committee: Cheryl Briggs, Jackie Johnson, Mary Cohn, Elizabeth Marr, Joyce Miller, Fiona St. Remy. Planning a research/evidence-based practice fair for Oct 2011, to include posters from the different quality councils EBP[…]
Michael E. Spiro: I was a patient recently in the observation department. On the 0800-1600, 24 Nov watch, the charge nurse was "Sue".…
Sue Kozel: I love what I do and it is important that I can still ( after 18 years ) impact people…
Angela De Jong, RN, BSN: I'm thankful for every little blessing that occurs on each new day, with each new day being the first of…
Denise B. RN: I am thankful for having a job, home,my health and a healthy family, and a comfortable lifestyle. I recently traveled…
Mary Etta Barbour RN: My am very grateful to work in the Observation Unit. It is blessed with excellence in leadership and many staff…