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BWFH Pulse Now Available in 150 Languages
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is one of only 27 hospitals in the United States to be awarded an “A” grade every cycle since 2012. For the 19th consecutive time, BWFH was awarded an “A” for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.
Mother’s Day is May 9. At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we’re celebrating all month long. This year, the best Mother’s Day gift you can give those who love you is a life-saving mammogram.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is raising awareness of the risks of stroke and sharing lifesaving information to prevent potential long-term devastating effects of stroke.
Like so many projects, planned renovations to Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Gift Shop were put on hold when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. In fact, the Gift Shop remained closed from March through June of 2020. But recently, the project was put back on track. Now the refreshed space is more inviting to staff, patients and visitors. Read more.
Nurses, Save the Date! On Thursday, May 6, in honor of National RN Recognition Day, all nurses will receive 25% off their entire Gift Shop purchase.
In January of 2021, with the COVID-19 pandemic still severely impacting the healthcare industry, Brittany Herrick, BSN, RN, made a major life change—moving from Maine to Boston to take on a new role at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital as Infection Preventionist. Read more.
Spotlight: Rob Halpin, Director of Communications at The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – Angell Animal Medical Center (MSPCA–Angell)
Most of us have experienced changes in their regular routine during the pandemic. Pets have also seen life as they know it modified. Additionally, a record number of animals found families during the last year. Now with a “new normal” on the horizon, people and their pets may need to navigate more changes.
The Mass General Brigham EAP was fortunate to have a conversation with Rob Halpin, Director of Communications at MSPCA–Angell about how to support our pets now and during the post-pandemic transition. This EAP feature article shares Halpin’s helpful guidance that he has gathered through consultation with veterinary experts at Angell Memorial Medical Center.
During our recent virtual Town Hall, BWFH President David McCready answered many of your questions about the hospital, our work life and our future as part of Mass General Brigham. If you didn’t have a chance to ask your question, it’s not too late! Join him for an upcoming session of Dialogue with David on Wednesday, May 5 at 5 pm in the Cafeteria and Thursday, May 6 at 12 noon in Tynan 1.
Wear your Brigham Health fleece on “Fleece Friday” on Friday, May 7. Whether working on-site or from home, send photos of you and your team sporting your new fleeces to bwfhinfo@partners.org on May 7. Photos will be featured on our digital signage, BWFHconnect and social media accounts throughout the day. Please note, staff should be wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following physical distancing guidelines in all photos. Please be mindful of private information that can inadvertently be captured in the background of your photos. Please do not take photos of patients. These fleeces were given with gratitude from our donors to express their deep pride in the Brigham Health community and recognize all the ways you go above and beyond for our patients — during the COVID-19 crisis and every day.
To honor the lives saved and remember the lives lost due to COVID-19, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital recently unveiled our Hearts of Remembrance display. Located in the third floor corridor on the wall opposite the cafeteria seating area, this exhibit features a mosaic of blue and yellow hearts—each one symbolizing a life saved or lost at BWFH due to COVID-19, with one special red heart to remember our colleague Marie Deus.
The display also contains an interactive component for staff to add their own message or remembrance by picking up a white heart and writing a short message in memory or in honor of someone affected by COVID-19, or a personal message, and post it on the display.
White hearts and pens to use, along with hand sanitizer, are available right outside the cafeteria for anyone wishing to participate.
Two new six-week yoga programs will soon be offered via ZOOM. Living with Lymphedema is tailored for individuals who have been diagnosed with lymphedema. Healing Hands is tailored for individuals who have a hand, wrist or elbow injury that require adaptations to engage in a yoga practice. Both are taught by Barbara Jackson, an occupational therapist and certified yoga teacher, certified in yoga4cancer, LoveYourBrain, Yoga for Trauma training and reiki attuned. For more information, or to sign up, email bjackson8@partners.org.
Thank you to our Mass General Brigham employees who are continuing to get vaccinated. We’ve jumped from 73% of employees vaccinated in early March to 82%, but we can do better for our patients, our colleagues and communities. The vaccines are safe, and they protect you, your family and friends. With our “This, Not This” campaign, we are encouraging all employees to get vaccinated so we can all be safe for the summer!
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. Employees may take time during their workday to get vaccinated and should coordinate with their manager. New Hampshire employees wishing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine should email Rebecca.Wittman@wdhospital.org and include name, date of birth and preferred phone number.
Mass General Brigham is offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments to patients who are eligible under the current phase of the state’s vaccine distribution plan. We continue to invite patients to schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointments as additional vaccine becomes available. While everyone 16 and over is currently eligible, we continue to prioritize patients by age and risk of serious illness as well as those who live in high prevalence areas that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Mass General Brigham receives a limited number of vaccines each week and will continue to focus on getting the vaccines to our most vulnerable patients.
Recently, a safety report was submitted regarding a fall on the grounds. Bystander staff assisted the fallen individual into a private vehicle for transport to the Emergency Department. Read the complete edition of Last Week In Patient Safety (intranet).
EAP Webinar: Sleep and Health: A Two-Way Street
Wednesday, May 5
12 noon to 12:45 pm
Via Zoom
Stroke Support Group
Wednesday, May 5
12 noon to 1 pm
Via Zoom
Active Shooter Preparedness Training
Wednesday, May 5
1 to 1:45 pm
Via Zoom
Volunteer Opportunity: Community Servings
Wednesday, May 5
1 to 5 pm
179 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain
Faulkner Fit After Work Meet Up
Wednesday, May 5
4 to 4:40 pm
Atrium Lobby
Dialogue with David
Wednesday, May 5
5 to 6 pm
Cafeteria
Dialogue with David
Thursday, May 6
12 noon to 1 pm
Tynan 1
De-Escalation Recert/Initial Training
Friday, May 7
8 am to 12 noon
Via Zoom
On Monday, May 10, all Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital staff will receive a personalized invitation and link to complete our Employee Engagement Survey. Survey results will help shape our path forward. For more information, speak with your manager or visit BWFHconnect. For questions or concerns, please email the survey team at EESurvey@partners.org.
Computers will be available to staff who wish to take the survey in the Library on the 4th Floor at BWFH on the following dates:
This 3-session virtual course will introduce the practice of mindfulness to help manage stress and improve well-being. It will include guided mindfulness practices, interactive activities and instructor led group discussions. Participants will receive handouts, develop skills and gain resources to establish an ongoing mindfulness practice and learn how to use mindfulness to better respond to life’s stressors. The course runs Mondays from 6:30 to 8 pm on May 10, 17 and 24. Through a pilot grant from MGB System Behavioral and Mental Health Pilot Grant, program fees are fully covered for Mass General Brigham employees and their immediate family members. Please call 617-732-9700 to register. View flyer.
Join BWFH's Emerging Leaders Committee for a personal finance workshop led by a representative from Fidelity Investments. There will be 15 minutes for questions at the end, so come prepared! All are welcome. For more information or the ZOOM link, email jvillanueve@bwh.harvard.edu.
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. Join us on Tuesday, May 11, at 2 pm for Clinician-Driven Innovation: Nursing and Physician Perspectives on Leading Digital Projects featuring Gaurdia Banister, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Executive Director, Institute for Patient Care, MGH and David Ting, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer, MGPO and Co-Director, Center for Innovation in Digital HealthCare, MGH for an insightful discussion clinician-driven innovation across Mass General Brigham.
Participate in this year’s virtual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit on May 19 and 20, from 8:30 am to 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.
The 2021 World Medical Innovation Forum features more than 150 leaders in gene and cell therapy from across Mass General Brigham, the health care industry, venture, start-ups and the front lines of patient care. This three-day virtual event will be held May 19 to 21.
All Mass General Brigham employees are eligible for free premium access to the event. Premium access allows attendees to experience 35 hours of content from leading gene and cell therapy experts as well as the opportunity to interact with panelists, presenters and attendees; view dozens of breakthrough technologies and participate in a virtual networking platform.
For more information and the full agenda, visit the World Medical Innovation Forum website. Register today to join this industry-leading event.
As part of BWFH’s ongoing commitment to the safety of our staff, patients and visitors, all employees are encouraged to take part in Active Shooter Preparedness Training. Active Shooter Preparedness Training is designed to teach BWFH employees how to prepare and react during a workplace shooting situation.
Please join us for one of the upcoming training sessions via ZOOM:
Please register ahead of time by emailing Stewart Prue your full name, department, role and name of your manager. A link to the ZOOM session will then be sent in advance of the class.
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