September2018

Online Submission Form Now Open for Podium Presentations for 2019 Quality Improvement Showcase. Deadline 11/12/2018

The 2019 Quality Improvement Showcase is being held on March 11, 2019, during Patient Safety Awareness Week. Share your research, clinical quality, or performance improvement projects and research studies with colleagues across the organization! To be eligible to be a presentation and award finalist, please submit by November 12, 2018.[…]

Bedside Scientist Grants

Please join the Nursing Research Evidence-Based Practice Council in congratulating our recent Bedside Scientists. Each of these teams received $1,000 to conduct their study to improve patient care at AAMC. If you are interested in conducting a study or learning more about receiving a Bedside Scientist Grant, please contact Cathaleen[…]

  1. eve sage: Congratulations Kelly, Jeanette, Teri & Rachel. Thank you for all the work you have done with your studies- "knowledge is…

October Journal Club – A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Coping Strategies on Reducing Nurse Burnout

A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Coping Strategies on Reducing Nurse Burnout Topic:  A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Coping Strategies on Reducing Nurse Burnout Presenter: Justin Bowser  MS, RN, Clinical Director Medical/Surgical Unit and Inpatient Wound Date: Monday, October 15th Time: 12pm-1pm Location: 2 South Conference Room Access the[…]

Information Sharing: Improving Communication from a Patient Perspective

Over the past few months, I’ve written both about my experience as a Patient Family Advisor (Breast cancer and the “silver lining” – a Patient Family Advisor’s perspective) and the first of four core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) (Dignity and Respect – from a patient’s perspective).[…]

Anne Arundel Medical Center – Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Join the Anne Arundel Medical Center’s team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Staff members from Anne Arundel Medical Center are gathering together to raise awareness and funds to help end Alzheimer’s. The walk will start at the Susan B. Campbell Park in Annapolis, MD on Sunday 10/21/18. Registration begins[…]

AAMC Magnet® Re-Designation 2019

Anne Arundel Medical Center is proud to be among fewer than 500 hospitals worldwide who have achieved Magnet® designation for the highest level of excellence in nursing care. AAMC received initial Magnet® designation in 2014 and the credential remains valid for four years. Magnet® hospitals must submit new application documents[…]

DAISY Healer’s Touch sculpture unveiled in memory of Bob O’Bryhim, RN.

On Thursday, August 23, family, friends, and colleagues gathered to witness the unveiling of the DAISY Award Healer’s Touch sculpture in memory of Bob O’Bryhim, RN. Bob was a long-time employee of AAMC until his unexpected passing in December 2017. Bob was one of the first celebrated DAISY Award winners[…]