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Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Department of Nursing recently gathered chairpersons from each of the Unit Based Councils, Nursing Shared Governance Committees and the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Council for their annual Fall summit meeting. The summit is designed to develop leadership skills, share examples of unit- or committee-level practice improvements and engage clinical nurses in the development of the Department of Nursing’s Strategic Goals.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Evidence-Based Practice Award was established in 2019 by the Department of Nursing to be given in recognition of a multidisciplinary unit-based team or committee with a project that contributes to evidence-based practice. Initially the award was given by the Professional Advancement and Recognition Committee as part of the annual Nurse Recognition Awards ceremony. This year, the award was given to the team from the ICU.
Read the latest edition of Patient Experience Corner: Exceptional Experience Summit engages leaders across the organization
Earlier this month, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Patient Experience team hosted the first ever Exceptional Experience Summit. The event, attended by department heads and other leaders from every area within the hospital, was designed with several goals in mind: to review and celebrate exceptional experience progress in the context of a pandemic; define experience expectations for Leadership Council; analyze the BWFH community experience with a focus on equity and seek to understand exceptional experience tools and resources available to support the workforce. Read more.
7 North expands on Mobility Rounds to improve both nursing practice and patient outcomes
Each year, as part of Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing the safest, highest quality care to our patients, departments across the hospital are charged with developing and implementing their own Quality Assurance Process Improvement (QAPI) plan. This year, the 7 North team is focused on expanding their Mobility Rounding efforts to include skin assessments and delirium prevention and treatment. Read more.
Phlebotomist receives I CARE Award
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s I CARE Award recognizes staff members from all areas of the hospital who go above and beyond their regular job responsibilities to make BWFH a great place to work and receive care. Phlebotomist Carolle Lucien was a recent recipient of an I CARE Award. Read more.
Infection Control, Clinical Compliance and Patient Safety team welcomes new Infection Preventionist
The Infection Control, Clinical Compliance and Patient Safety team at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital recently welcomed Margaret Holmes, MSPH, CIC, to the role of Infection Preventionist. Read more.
BWFH celebrates Perioperative Nurse Week - through November 19
Perioperative Nurse Week is celebrated every year in the second week of November, from November 13 to 19 this year. It is an important week to recognize the achievements and contributions of perioperative nurses to the medical field. Here at BWFH, it’s an opportunity to say “Thank you” to the perioperative nurses who ensure our patients’ safety through the entire surgical process.
Recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20
Each year, on November 20, we recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance, or International Transgender Day of Remembrance. First observed in 1999, the day stands in memory of transgender woman Rita Hester who was brutally murdered right here in Boston in the Allston neighborhood in 1998. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council invites the BWFH community to reflect on our mission and celebrate our transgender friends, family, patients and visitors who we welcome on our campus.
Want to receive your Form 1095-C electronically?
Form 1095-C (Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage) is a form Mass General Brigham is required by law to provide to all employees eligible for medical insurance. This form provides information about the health insurance coverage offered and whether you are enrolled in this coverage. If you would like to receive your Form 1095-C electronically, you will need to submit your consent via PeopleSoft. Read more on what Form 1095-C is and review the instructions on how to submit your consent.
Gift Shop Special: 20 percent off one item - through November 18
The Gift Shop is gearing up for the holidays with a full selection of gifts, including candles, puzzles, MGB logo items, clothing, accessories and jewelry. As a pre-holiday treat, we are offering employees one item of your choice at 20 percent off now through November 18. Stop by for a visit and mention the Don’t Miss a Beat Gift Shop Special! (Excludes candy, cards, electronics and charms.)
Win tickets to the Patriots/Bills game on December 1
Thanks to the longstanding relationship between Massachusetts General Hospital and the New England Patriots, we will make tickets to Patriots home games available to all Mass General Brigham employees through drawings during the season. Winners will receive two free tickets and be guests of Mass General Brigham at a pregame “tailgate party.” To enter the drawing to attend the game on Thursday, December 1, at 8:15 pm vs. the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium, please complete this online entry form by 5 pm on Friday, November 18.
Police and Security Department collecting Toys for Tots - through December 23
Please help us support children in need this holiday season. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Police and Security Department will be accepting toys through Friday, December 23. Drop off a new, unwrapped, non-violent toy at the 1st or 3rd floor Information Desk. All toys will be donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots program. For more information, please call 617-983-7677.
Reminder: Employee parking permitted only in assigned locations
Recently, the Parking Department has noticed an increased number of vehicles parked outside of their assigned locations. In addition, all Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital employees who are assigned parking onsite or at one of our offsite parking lots must communicate any updated vehicle information to the Parking Department. All employees are required to affix a parking permit sticker, issued by the Parking Department, to the driver’s side back door window. Vehicles parked in violation are subject to ticketing and possible towing. To read the hospital’s full Parking Policy, which includes instructions for completing your Parking Application, click here. If you have any questions about your parking assignment, please reach out to Dave Haggerty, Parking Manager, at djhaggerty@partners.org or 617-983-4704.
Do you need a COVID-19 booster?
Mass General Brigham Occupational Health Services is offering the Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 booster, which protects against both the original COVID-19 virus and the Omicron variant. You can make an appointment to get yours on site at BWFH on the following dates and times in the Occupational Health Services office on the 7th floor:
Appointments are required for COVID-19 boosters. To make an appointment, click here.
Free Vein Screening - November 16
On Wednesday, November 16, the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Vein Center, in coordination with the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Radiology Department, will be conducting complimentary vein screenings for BWFH employees. Please stop by the informational table which will be set up in the hallway outside the third-floor cafeteria between 12 noon and 4 pm. Vein Center staff will be available for complimentary vein screenings and to answer your questions about venous disease treatments.
WERC Virtual Holiday Social - December 5
Join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Women’s Employee Resource Collaborative (WERC) for a virtual holiday social on Monday, December 5, from 2 to 3 pm. We’re on a mission to support women working in all areas of the hospital at all stages of their careers. Existing members are invited for an afternoon of networking. Non-members are invited to check it out too. To learn more, contact bwfhwerc@partners.org. To join the event via Teams, click here.
BWFH Volunteer Opportunity: Community Servings - December 12
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Community Health and Wellness Department is seeking volunteers to help prepare meals for critically ill individuals and their families in our community. Join us on Monday, December 12, from 4 to 7 pm at Community Servings (179 Amory Street in Jamaica Plain) to peel, chop and package meals for Community Servings’ clients. Volunteers must be 13 years or older, vaccinated against COVID-19 (please have proof of vaccination when you arrive) and register in advance. For more information or to register, contact Katie Plante.
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