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The Susan Bezanson Patient Safety Award is given to an employee who demonstrates superior levels of excellence and the same dedication to patient safety and quality that Sue Bezanson exhibited.
The Dr. Norman L. Sadowsky Award for Excellence goes to an individual who best exemplifies the qualities that Dr. Sadowsky himself demonstrated throughout his illustrious career.
BWFH's Advanced Practice Providers Council recently got together to support a diaper and feminine product drive hosted by BWFH's Emerging Leaders Committee to benefit local community members in need. In collaboration with Brigham Health's Emergency Department PAs, the APP Council was able to donate more than $500 in addition to supplies for the drive. At left is BWFH Emerging Leaders co-chair Katie Plante with some of the group’s donations.
"The support and generosity of Brigham Health's ED PAs in our joint initiatives demonstrates how our work together across the hospitals makes us stronger," says BWFH Chief Advanced Practice Provider Johanna Baldassari, NP. "I look forward to our continued collaboration!"
Last week, BWFH announced the recipients of this year’s Pillars of Excellence Awards (formerly the Partners in Excellence Awards). If you missed the virtual event you can watch the video or see a list of this year’s honorees.
Visit BWFH’s cafeteria this week for a host of special offerings:
Participate in this year’s virtual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit on May 19 and 20, 8:30 am – 12 noon, for two days of learning and engagement. Mass General Brigham has identified diversity, equity and inclusion as focus areas of the highest priority that are aligned with the goals of United Against Racism.
This can’t-miss two-day event that will feature:
For more information, email diversityinclusion@partners.org.
Mass General Brigham’s Innovation Digital Education Academy (IDEA) is a new, year-long program focused on Innovation and Digital Health. Each month, we will host a special session highlighting key individuals and innovations happening within the digital health space.
In a childcare bind? Bright Horizons is offering benefits-eligible Mass General Brigham employees backup childcare that is free of charge during March and April. In-home backup care is available for 20 uses from now until June 30, 2021. Visit Bright Horizons to get started. If prompted, enter username: Partners and password: Benefits4You. For more information about our partnership with Bright Horizons, visit Ask My HR.
Each year, during National Nurses Week, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital celebrates its nurses and support staff 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. Do you have a coworker who deserves one of these awards? To submit a nomination, click here. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, April 2.
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.
MA Situational Update as of March 14, 2021
26,502 active COVID+ cases
1,004 new daily COVID+ cases
The 7-day percent positivity average is 1.73 percent
BWFH Situational Update as of March 16, 2021:
Admitted COVID+ Patients as of 6 am: 21
Admitted COVID PUI Patients as of 6 am: 11
BWFH Vaccine Update of March 15, 2021:
66 percent of BWFH based employees have chosen to receive their first dose of vaccine
65 percent of BWFH employees have received their second dose of vaccine
All health care workers are considered part of the state's Phase 1 vaccination plan. Employees can be vaccinated at any of our vaccination sites using COVID Pass. For employees unable to use COVID Pass seeking dose 1 (initial vaccination appointments), please call the COVID Call Center to schedule an appointment: 781-960-1567.
The last year has represented significant stress for health care workers in all settings. The cumulative effects from COVID-19 include fear, grief, isolation, changes in job routine and juggling work and home life. Collectively this has triggered concerns about burnout.
Burnout is not a diagnosis but rather a combination of symptoms, which can include:
The result is that individuals who are committed to caring for others are not able to do so as effectively and efficiently as possible, and they are unable to thrive personally and professionally. Learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on burnout, the well-being of health care workers and how to maintain your well-being on the EAP website.
Recently, a safety report was submitted regarding a hazardous material spill in the OR. Read the complete edition of Last Week In Patient Safety (intranet).
Comparing Award Letters
Wednesday, March 24
12 noon to 1 pm
EAP Webinar
De-Escalation Recertification Training
Friday, March 26
3:30 to 7:30 pm
Via Zoom
A Maven’s World 9th Annual Two Day Virtual Women’s Conference (MGB Sponsoring)
Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27
Time varies
Virtual via Zoom
Equity Access and Inclusion in Digital Health (Innovation Digital Education Academy (IDEA) Symposium
Tuesday, March 30
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Via Zoom
Manager Webinar - Managing the Impact of Critical Incidents: Helping Build Workplace Resilience
Wednesday, March 31
12 noon to 12:45
EAP Webinar
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