Last week, AAMC’s sustainability coordinator, Charlotte Wallace, RN, got to be a part of history as Maryland became the first state to pass legislation that will ban arsenic in chicken feed. According to Charlotte, this bill almost did not pass. For over three years, she and a group of dedicated individuals[…]
How do we measure our nursing practice environment? When 860 nurses completed the RN Satisfaction Survey, they helped us do just that. In each Nursing Service Orientation we ask our new nurses if the environment they work in makes a difference in the care they can provide – and heads all[…]
On January 1, 2012, AAMC launched a Critical Incident Stress Management Team. We go by the name of COPE — we provide Compassion and Outreach to our Peers and Encourage our employees in returning to work as quickly and as smoothly as possible following a critical incident. This team of 28[…]
A patient’s daughter writes in to thank the ED team for the way they cared for her dad — and for her as well. To hear someone say, in regards to their care, “I will never forget,” should make us pause and reflect on the positive impact we have in the lives of our patients and their[…]
Kelly Anderson: Way to go ER. This is just an example of the outstanding care we provide EVERY day. Makes me proud…
Nursing excellence makes a difference to patients. And how do we know that our patients are satisfied with the nursing care that we provide? Well, we ask them. Each quarter, we send a confidential, random survey to our patients asking how we are doing in the following areas: pain control,[…]
Congratulations to AAMC’s newest PCT’s, who recently completed their on-site program and became certified as CNA’s. This week, they joined with COO/CNO Sherry Perkins, AAMC colleagues and their families for a graduation ceremony. Pictured from left to right: Jennifer Coyle (MSU), April Morris (MSU), Melissa Pullins (Peds), Hassan Bey (ED), Morgan Kupfer (ED), Christa[…]
Cheryl Briggs: Congratulations to you all!
In March, the Oncology Unit implemented an innovative plan to reduce patient falls – a Fall Prevention Contract. This contract, signed by nurses and PCTs during the unit Skills Day, states in part that staff members agree to participate in bedside SBAR report, to stay with patients while they are in[…]
Cathaleen Ley: I love your idea of a fall staff contract and your commitment to reducing patient falls! It takes all staff…
March for Life, March for Hope, March for Babies. Thousands of people came out to show their support and to advocate for premature babies during the March of Dimes March for Babies walk on May 5. AAMC’s NICU had a great staff turnout, including nurses and therapist, their families, and leadership. Our team[…]
Carol Lacher: I am very proud to be part of the best NICU in Maryland. The team is very dedicated, compassionate, and…
Cindy Mueller: I am so proud of our AAMC team! I love the energize t-shirts. You all really did a great job…
tina andersen: What a wonderful accomplishment- Great job NICU crew!! p.s. I agree...Zoe is adorable and so big!!
Jay: such a good read! glad to see the very people who take care of these babies when they are born…
Shining examples of nursing quality are all around us! At AAMC, we work through our quality structure – which has its heart at the unit level and is supported by the service line and organization quality structure. Through the implementation of evidence-based practice, we achieve the excellence we are striving for. […]
The Excellence Award and Scholarship winners were announced just minutes ago. Below, the news you’ve been waiting for… post your shout outs here! Excellence Award Winners 2012 New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements: Observation Unit The Richard & Janet Davidson Nursing Award Extraordinary Advances in Patient and Family-Centered Care: MSU Outpatient[…]
Jill Smitley: Best celebration of Nursing yet! Every year gets better and better. Congratulations to all the winners and all the nurses…
Debbie Gettman: Oh my gosh, I had no idea! I am simply thrilled to represent WSU. With graduation coming soon, this is…
MARY ANN JULIAN: dear debbie, congratulations!!! you deserve to win this award for you are truly an excellent nurse and a good team…
Brandy L. Brown: It is an awesome feeling to know that both our unit charge nurse and our director have been selected for…
Bridget Stone: Congratulations to all the award winners. loved the video part of the night(always do). Next year bringing more people to…
Carol Lacher: WOW!! What a great testimony about nurses and who we are today. The Nursing Dinner was spectular with so many…
Charlotte Wallace: Thanks everyone! It was an amazing experience. Now concentrating back at the federal level regarding TSCA reform. Although, thankfully, I…
Eve Sage: Congratulations Charlotte, what a great job representing this cause and our profession!!
tina andersen: way to go!!
nia wright: Woo Hoo Charlotte. Way to go! Thanks for making our food safer for our consumption. You are a champion and…
Dawn hudson: Wonderful cause! It is a wonderful feeling when people listen to your concerns and you feel like you made a…