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Pulse Employee Newsletter - December 1, 2020

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Join the Boston CHNA-CHIP Collaborative for a Virtual Annual Community Meeting

Please join the Boston CHNA-CHIP (Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Implementation Plan) Collaborative for a virtual Annual Community Meeting on Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30 pm. The goal of this meeting is to respond to, listen to, and further engage Boston residents on the Collaborative’s community-driven priorities in the areas of Housing, Economic Mobility and Jobs, Access to Care, and Behavioral Health. We will also provide updates on the Collaborative’s progress in its first year and discuss opportunities to get involved by joining a work group. Click here for more information and to register.

Looking For a Way to Spread Some Holiday Cheer?  Adopt a Family in Need at JP Manning Elementary School

This holiday season, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Community Health and Wellness Department is spreading holiday cheer within the community by adopting the families of the students at the JP Manning Elementary School who are most in need. To learn more or to sign up to help, contact Katie Plante no later than Tuesday, December 1.

Recognize a Colleague with an I CARE Award

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s I CARE Award recognizes staff members who go above and beyond their regular job responsibilities to make BWFH a great place to work and receive care. The Rewards and Recognition Committee has delivered I CARE Awards to staff members from throughout the hospital.  Nominate a colleague today

Biomedical Services Update

As of today, December 1, 2020, biomedical engineering support will be provided by Brigham Health.  For service, BWH Biomedical Engineering is available by phone at 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.

New Fax Number for Urgent Scanning of Medical Records

Effective immediately, if you need paper medical records scanned into a patient’s Epic chart urgently while the patient is in-house, use fax number 617-643-4144. This link contains important information about ACP documents, as well. Feel free to distribute this broadly, and if you have any questions contact Deb Torosian or email phshimscanning@partners.org.

COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Policies and Supporting Documents

The COVID-19 Policies and Supporting Documents section of Mass General Brigham’s The Pulse contains the most up-to-date policies, documents and guidance, including Occupational Health Policies, Contact Tracing, Return to Work and employee testing. On this page you also will find the system’s Infection Control Blueprint and the latest on patient isolation, testing and management.

Employee Asymptomatic Testing at BWFH

Starting Wednesday, November 18, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital will be offering on-site COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic (no signs of illness) staff members free of charge, with results returned to you approximately 24-36 hours later.  Learn more and schedule a test.

Last Week in Patient Safety

Recently, a safety report was submitted regarding an event in the Emergency Department. Read the complete edition of Last Week In Patient Safety.

Save the Date

Faulkner Fit After Work Meetup
Tuesday, December 1
4 to 5 pm
Meet in Atrium Lobby

Success with Stress: Yoga at Your Desk
Tuesday, December 8
12 noon to 12:30 pm
EAP Webinar

Faulkner Fit After Work Meetup
Tuesday, December 8
4 to 5 pm
Meet in Atrium Lobby

Active Shooter Preparedness Training
Thursday, December 10
7:30 to 8 am
Huvos Auditorium

De-Escalation Training (AVADE, Trauma Informed Care, CO, Restraint/Seclusion, Care of the Suicidal Patient)
Friday, December 11
8 am to 4 pm
Huvos Auditorium

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