During the Thanksgiving season, we focus on gratitude. This letter, written by a hospice patient who received cancer treatments here at AAMC for many years, reminds us that gratitude is a state of mind, not a reaction to a circumstance. To the amazing staff he mentions in his letter, it[…]
Since 2004, the Donate Life Rose Parade float has served as a memorial to organ and tissue donors and a platform for donor families, living donors and transplant recipients to inspire the world to save and heal those in need through the gift of life. On behalf of AAMC’s staff,[…]
What’s one quick and easy way to improve your knowledge of current research and determine practical ways to apply it to your nursing practice? Attend AAMC’s Journal Club! Next up: Maintaining Normothermia Monday, December 15, 2014 12-1 pm 2nd floor conference room, South Tower Presented by Jessica Rindos, RN, MS – Staff Nurse, Operating Room Hypothermia[…]
The Project Advance (HSCRC) Grant Program is a career advancement program at AAMC that offers financial assistance and mentoring support for employees seeking a degree in the field of nursing. Review the Project Advance Guidelines here. Project Advance funds can be used to pay for tuition, books, and certain essential[…]
This article is featured on the Link, but in case you missed it there, read it now. It’s great information for this upcoming holiday season. During the hectic holidays, the Safety and Security teams wants to remind you not to let your guard down. Please safeguard yourself and your valuables[…]
I’m so proud to have had the microphone at City Hall on Nov. 10 as part of the recognition for AAMC for our multiple projects with the City of Annapolis Housing Authority. For our efforts for nurse outreach and new clinics, AAMC received the Martha Wood Leadership Award. Named for[…]
On November 6, more than 30 people attended a unique learning experience, the Virtual Dementia Tour®. Participants included auxiliary, police officers, fire fighters, nurses, families, and caregivers. The Virtual Dementia Tour is an interactive learning experience designed to help those caring for people with dementia to have a better understanding[…]
Many nurses received their Magnet Recognition pin on Friday, Nov. 7 during the Evidence-Based Practice Fair — did you? If not, your director has one just for you! This pin is special because it acknowledges the excellent outcomes we as AAMC nurses have achieved in quality, patient satisfaction, and the[…]
Way to go, Observation Unit! As of today, they have had no patient falls for 222 days! How have they achieved this? They attribute their success to careful assessment and communication. During each admission, patients are evaluated for potential falls. If the patient is deemed high risk, staff talk with[…]
Dozens of AAMC staff, mostly nurses, are gathered in a room. At the front sits our CEO, Tori Bayless, COO/CNO Sherry Perkins, and Magnet Coordinators Holly Greever and Rita Linnenkamp. Everyone’s smiling ear to ear. We’re waiting on a phone call. “Hello?” says a friendly voice. It’s Deb Zimmerman, President[…]
Jason: Janet, we are so very proud of you! (And Chris and Marlou also – who are in the picture.) Congratulations…
Tricia: What hard-earned recognition...your team makes a big impact improving our community --thank you!
Diana: Congratulations! Wonderful and well deserved recognition for the team!
Chad Dillard: So very happy to be recognized for amazing efforts to our underserved community members. Really a shoutout to all the…