Don't Miss a Beat Employee Newsletter - February 14, 2023

Safety highlight of the month

RLDatix, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s safety reporting system, allows any staff member to report a safety event or a patient care event that is not consistent with routine hospital operations or patient care. Safety reporting serves as documentation of incident follow up, lets leaders, Risk Management and Patient Safety track patterns of issues reported and allows a multidisciplinary approach to improve care and patient safety. To learn more about safety reporting, read the latest edition of Last Month in Patient Safety.  

BWFH celebrates National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week - February 13 to 19

Each year, during the second full week in February, we celebrate National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week. It’s a time to thank the staff in Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for their role in reducing the potentially devastating effects of heart disease. For our patients, rehabilitation is an important step toward recovery after a hospital stay or other heart-related event. To learn more about the program, click here.

In the news! BWFH dermatologist has advice for dealing with winter skin

Abigail Waldman, MD, Director of the Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery Center at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital was recently interviewed by Boston 25 News about dealing with dry, rough skin in the winter. Read the full article.

A Message from Spiritual Care Services

Nirvana, or Parinirvana, Day, celebrated on February 15, is a Mahayana Buddhist holiday that celebrates the day on which the Buddha achieved Nirvana. Buddhism teaches that Nirvana is the end of the cycle of death and rebirth as well as the end of suffering. Nirvana may be translated as “extinguishing” or “blowing out” as you would a candle. Many Buddhists celebrate the holiday by meditating, a cornerstone of the Buddhist tradition, visiting Buddhist temples or monasteries and sharing food and exchanging gifts. This day also encourages reflection on deceased loved ones, on our own death and on our immortality as we seek awakening and ultimately Nirvana.

Beginning at sundown on February 17, Laylat al-Isra’wa al-Mi’raj commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s ascension (al-Mi’raj) to heaven following his night’s journey (al Isra’) from Mecca to Jerusalem. This miracle took place after the Prophet faced a Year of Sorrow during which he experienced loss, rejection and violence. His ascension to heaven brought him into the Divine Presence and the source of all comfort and hope. During his ascension, he was also instructed on the importance of reciting prayer (salat) five times a day. This day in the Islamic tradition is a reminder that with every hardship, there will be peace. Muslims observing the holiday will often read the story of the Prophet Muhammad’s nighttime journey and ascension at the mosque or at home.

Saturday, February 18, is the Hindu holiday of Maha Shivaratri, which translates to “The Great Night of Shiva.” This solemn eve honors Lord Shiva whose Dance of Bliss creates, preserves, destroys and recreates the world. Lord Shiva is considered the first and greatest of all yogis, making Maha Shivaratri a time to tap into the ultimate purpose of yoga: connection with the Divine. To observe the holiday, Hindus will engage in fasting, meditation and worship and enjoy feasts and festivals on the following day.

Spiritual Care Services is available for consultation or support by calling the Spiritual Care Office at 617-983-4856, by paging the on-call Chaplain at ext. 61797 or by emailing our Spiritual Care Manager Tara Deonauth. Please enter a Spiritual Care Consult in Epic if you are caring for a patient who would like spiritual support.

No shuttle service Monday, February 20

In honor of the President’s Day holiday, there will be no shuttle services provided on Monday, February 20. Staff are encouraged to make alternate transportation arrangements. For those who wish to drive, your employee ID badge will provide access to the Hillside employee parking garage.

Fidelity offers programs tailored to women’s financial needs

Join Shauna Lynch, your Mass General Brigham Fidelity Workplace financial consultant, as she presents Organize, Plan & Own Your Future, a live webinar for women who want to feel more confident about managing their money. She will share financial insights tailored to women’s specific financial needs and review the basics of investing, including how to:

• Assess what you own and what you owe
• Identify your financial goals
• Build a plan for now and the future

Fidelity also will present a Retirement Income Planning for Her webinar this month. The webinar is designed to help women investors learn more about retirement savings and plan for future income.

Register for the February 16 webinar at 12 noon

Register for the February 28 webinar at 12 noon

If you cannot attend one of these webinars, confidential consultations are provided free of charge. Call 800-642-7131 or visit www.Fidelity.com/schedule to schedule a 1:1 consultation.

Plan ahead for school vacation weeks, book spring and summer camps now

Get a jump on school breaks and save big on summer camps through your Mass General Brigham Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™ benefit. Your child can enjoy activities such as crafts, science projects, music and more, and you’ll be able to focus during busy workweeks.

Now booking for February break (February 20 to 24):
• Steve & Kate’s Camp in Somerville
• Empow Studios at Lexington Studio
• Empow Studios Newton

See available camp programs:
Visit Bright Horizons and login through the Back-Up Child Care tile. Select Camps Only when looking to find a camp in your area.

School-age back-up care is also available at:
• Brigham and Women’s Hospital Backup Child Care Center
• Massachusetts General Hospital Backup Child Care Center
• And many other Bright Horizons® centers nationwide

Learn how to minimize errors, reduce waste, improve productivity and streamline workflows

The virtual Massachusetts General Hospital Process Improvement Primer course introduces process improvement methodology for employees with no previous experience or those who want a refresher of basic concepts. This three-hour course uses a combination of lecture and interactive discussion, and it is open to all role groups interested in learning more about process improvement and change management.

This course is being offered from 9 am to 12 noon on Wednesday, February 15, Tuesday, May 2, Tuesday, September 12, and Thursday, November 9. You may self-enroll in HealthStream: MGBE P-OD Process Improvement Primer.

Questions about addiction? Request a consult with the ARCS

At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, the Department of Psychiatry provides comprehensive treatment for substance use disorders, providing patients help with withdrawal management, relapse prevention and linkage. To request a consult for your patient with the BWFH Addiction Recovery Consult Service (ARCS), simply place an order through EPIC at “IP consult to addiction services” AND page the consult service directly through the paging directory (“Addiction Recovery Consult Service Pager”) at 61880 for 24/7 availability. Can’t remember the pager number? Search “Addiction” in the Phone and Paging Directory and scroll down to “Addiction Recovery Consult Service -BWFH.” You can also use the smart phrase “.ARCSCONSULT.”

Last chance! BWFH Nursing Awards - nominations accepted through February 17

Each year, during National Nurses Week, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital celebrates its nurses with awards recognizing excellence in critical thinking, commitment to patient teaching, continuing education, outstanding delivery of patient- and family-centered care with compassion and dignity and evidence-based practice, as well as the contributions of our support staff. Do you have a coworker who deserves one of these awards? To submit a nomination, click here. Nominations will be accepted through February 17.

Celebration of Life: Marjorie Doucette - February 22

Join us on Wednesday, February 22, from 2 to 3 pm in the Huvos Auditorium for Marjorie Doucette’s Celebration of Life. As colleagues and friends, we will gather to share some of our favorite memories, our stories, to laugh, to cry and to remember a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. We invite you to join us in person or over zoom in remembrance, honor and celebration of her life. To join via Zoom, visit www.bwfhconnect.org.

BWFH Volunteer Opportunity: Community Servings - March 7

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 Tuesday, March 7, 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.  

Office Supply Swap Sponsored by the Emerging Leaders Committee - March 7 and 8

Is your office overflowing with too much stuff? If you have office supplies you don’t want anymore, don’t use anymore or just don’t want to throw away, bring them to BWFH’s Office Supply Swap on Tuesday, March 7, and Wednesday, March 8, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm outside the cafeteria. Do you need office supplies? Before you place that Staples order for toner, paper, binders and more, visit the Office Supply Swap and grab what you’re looking for! Please note, we cannot accept electronics such as printers, fax machines, etc. Leftover items will be recycled or donated to local organizations.