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Dr. Erin O’Fallon will assume the role of Associate Chief of Medicine on February 1. “Our hospital is fortunate to have staff from every department dedicated to improving the care we offer our patients,” says O’Fallon.
BWFH established the APP in Excellence Award to recognize and celebrate the important contribution they make to the hospital. The first APP in Excellence Award was recently presented to Becky Mogensen, NP.
Biomedical engineering support is now being provided by Brigham Health. For service, BWH Biomedical Engineering is available by phone at 617-983-7808 or 617-732-8889 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. You can reach the off hours pager at 61656 between 5 pm and 8 am, on weekends and holidays.
This MLK Celebration, which is open to all employees, as well as specially invited external community members, is on Wednesday, January 27, 12 noon – 1:15 pm. RSVP by clicking "Join" on this calendar invitation. This event will feature:
In case you missed the January 19 MLK employee event featuring Diane B. Patrick, JD, Former First Lady of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Member, Mass General Brigham Board of Trustees; Chair, Mass General Brigham United Against Racism Task Force, you can view the recording to hear her powerful and heartfelt message.
The Chef Exchange program returns to BWFH on January 28 with guest chef Guerline Bellevue from BWH. Guerline spent 16 years in the culinary department at Newbury College and owned a street vendor business in Haiti that specialized in local favorites, such as fried plantains, griot and pickles. View the special menu.
Content on BWFHconnect (intranet) can now be translated into more than 80 languages using the Google Translate feature. The Google Translate drop down menu appears at the top of each BWFHconnect page, and users can select their preferred language to have the text on the page translated. Please note, this feature works only in Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari browsers.
Prepare for online learning success with Workforce Development’s free Online College Preparation Program (OCPP), which now features a new learning platform. OCPP teaches common terms associated with online learning, encourages connections amongst colleagues in a supportive virtual learning environment and acts as a simulation of actual online courses. Employees will complete an assessment of their own strengths before diving into further education and each participant is given five weeks to complete this asynchronous program. The OCPP includes three courses:
There is also a new strengths and interests inventory capstone project included. The OCPP is beneficial as a stand-alone learning tool and is also a required prerequisite to apply for Quinsigamond Community College’s Online Medical Terminology course. The next session begins February 22, so register by February 12 by visiting the OCPP information page on the Ask my HR Portal.
MA Situational Update as of January 24, 2021:
92,035 active COVID+ cases
3,477 new daily COVID+ cases
The 7-day percent positivity average is 4.82 percent
BWFH Situational Update as of January 26, 2021:
Admitted COVID+ Patients as of 7am: 30
Admitted COVID PUI Patients as of 7am: 11
BWFH Vaccine Update of January 25, 2021:
59 percent of BWFH based employees have chosen to receive their first dose of vaccine
16 percent of BWFH employees have chosen to receive their second dose of vaccine
All Mass General Brigham employees are now able to schedule an appointment to get the vaccine through COVID Pass. Employees who were not previously eligible through waves A, B, C, or D are considered Wave E. Read a message from MGB with more information about Wave E scheduling. If you don’t use COVID Pass, ask your manager for information about scheduling a vaccination appointment.
Recently, we asked staff members across the hospital why they chose to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Many of them were proud to tell us that they received it to protect themselves, their families, their patients and their colleagues. Watch the video today
The best place for staff and patients to get up-to-date information about the vaccine, including frequently asked questions, is on the vaccine section of massgeneralbrigham.org.
Communication is also being sent directly to patients through Patient Gateway on a regular basis. For tips on talking to patients, please review these patient talking points.
Ask My HR contains answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, including allergies and safety of the vaccine for those who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding. This section also answers FAQs on other COVID-19-related topics, such as exposures, pay policy and child care resources. The Centers for Disease Control also has a series of frequently asked questions on its website.
Last week, a safety report was submitted regarding a surgical policy in the Operating Room. Read the complete edition of Last Week In Patient Safety (intranet).
Faulkner Fit After Work Meetup
Tuesday, January 26
4 to 5 pm
Meet in Atrium Lobby
Financial Webinar: Debt Repayment
Wednesday, January 27
12 noon to 1 pm
EAP Webinar
Chef Exchange: Haitian Chef Guerline Bellevue
Thursday, January 28
11 am to 2 pm
BWFH Cafeteria
De-Escalation Recertification Training
Friday, January 29
3:30 to 7:30 pm
Saslow Conference Room
Digital Launch of Black Excellence Resource Group
Wednesday, February 3
12 noon to 1:30 pm
Virtual
De-Escalation Recert/Initial Training
Friday, February 5
8 am to 12 noon
Saslow Conference Room
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