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The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. In order to prepare for the unannounced Joint Commission survey, many organizations choose to hold a mock survey where leadership and staff can practice interacting with surveyors. Recently, a team from BWFH traveled to Martha’s Vineyard Hospital to conduct a mock survey.
In recognition of the contributions of healthcare workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the USS Constitution recently hosted a special cruise aboard the historic ship. During the First Responder Appreciation event, the crew performed historic demonstrations and fired a 21-gun salute. Those invited aboard were even made honorary crew members
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Operations Manager for Perioperative Services Elizabeth Torres was initially hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. She later changed her mind after considering what would be best for her health and the health of her family.
If you’re interested in scheduling your COVID-19 vaccination, please contact Occupational Health at 617-983-4628 for an appointment.
If you’d like to submit a photo to This Month in Photos, email bwfhinfo@partners.org. We accept photos from all areas across BWFH, including individual or group celebrations and events. View This Month’s Gallery
At the 5th Annual Mass General Brigham Patient Experience Summit, administrators and non-clinicians, clinicians and patient and family advisors from around the Mass General Brigham system came together to explore ways to improve the patient experience. Among them were Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Director of Community Health and Wellness Tracy Sylven, CHHC, MCHES, and Service Excellence Manager Mary Beth Dynan. Read more.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital recently welcomed Kelsey Gonzalez in the role of Project Manager for Infection Control, Clinical Compliance and Patient Safety. Read more.
Do you have questions for BWFH President David O. McCready? Submit them to AskDavid@bwh.harvard.edu to get a response from David.
Recently, a safety report was submitted regarding a malfunctioning IV pump in the PACU. When this malfunction was identified, nursing staff took the equipment out of service, finished the infusion manually and contacted Biomed to report the problem. Read the complete edition of Last Week In Patient Safety (intranet).
Microsoft Edge is the latest web browser from Microsoft. Microsoft Edge will become the default web browser replacing Internet Explorer on Mass General Brigham Windows 10 private and mobile computers. Implementation started on June 11 and will run through July 1. You can expect to see these changes:
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Opening Microsoft Edge |
The easiest way to open Microsoft Edge is to click the desktop shortcut.
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Other Browsers |
While the default browser will change to Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11 and Google Chrome will continue to be available for use. |
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Using your Internet Explorer Favorites in Microsoft Edge |
If you would like to import your Internet Explorer Favorites into Microsoft Edge, please refer to knowledge article KB0038709 INFO: Overview of Microsoft Edge. |
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Changing your Default Browser |
Although Microsoft Edge will be set as the new default browser, you will be able to change the default to a browser of your choice after July 2 when all computers have received the update. |
If you have questions or need assistance, open a ticket at the IS Service Hub.
This summer, our Mass General Brigham telephone systems will be updated. With this update, you will no longer need to dial 1 before the area code when making outbound calls from a Mass General Brigham phone. These updates will be introduced gradually, starting in early July with phones located at Assembly Row. All phone system updates will be complete by the end of August. You will be notified by your local facility when this update will happen at your location. For more information, click here.
Due to a national shortage related to the manufacturing of the pharmaceutical required to perform Nuclear Medicine Hepatobiliary scans through mid-July, we will not be able to perform these scans at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. For the time being, please consult with a Nuclear Medicine Radiologist to seek alternate imaging as needed.
As a participant in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Annual Healthcare Equality Index, over 60 different online, on-demand CME accredited LGBTQ training options are free to BWFH staff. These training options include both interactive e-learning courses and recorded webinars. For more information, click here. Click here to register for training courses from the National LGBT Health Education Center. Click here to learn how to register for courses on The CAL. Please remember to use the facility ID number 57326 for these courses and security code HRC for registration on The CAL. Once you complete the course, please print your Certificate of Completion and send it to Mary Duggan or LaRaye Glover. If you have questions, contact Mary Duggan at ext. 4634 or LaRaye Glover at ext. 7901.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s monthly Education Calendar is now available, which contains listings for many core competencies, trainings and career development opportunities here on our campus, as well as at Mass General Brigham and BWH. You can also view the complete course offerings on BWFHconnect.
The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation is now accepting applications for the 2021 Stepping Strong Innovator Awards. The $100,000 awards fund outstanding research and innovation to improve the prevention, treatment and care of traumatic injury. The center expects to provide several grants, to be announced at the 2021 Stepping Strong Trauma Research and Innovation Symposium in November of 2021. Learn about the Innovator Awards program and this year’s focus areas, read the Frequently Asked Questions and view the application. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 23, 2021 at 12 noon EST.
Based on the research, data and trends, Mass General Brigham has made the decision to require all Mass General Brigham employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 once the FDA has granted approval of one of the three vaccines. We will inform you of specific dates as soon as available. This step to require the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment is consistent with our approach to the flu vaccine requirement. Given the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and the outlined mandated vaccination policy, we strongly encourage those employees who have not yet been vaccinated to do so as soon as possible. If you have already received a COVID-19 vaccine, you do not need to be vaccinated again, and at this time no booster shot is required. For more information, read Mass General Brigham’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs.
While the vaccines are safe, and they protect you, your family and friends, many colleagues still have questions. If you need answers, simply look for a colleague wearing a badge that says “Ask Me About the COVID-19 Vaccine.”
The Occupational Health Services team is launching a pilot to provide COVID-19 vaccines to new and current Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital employees who are interesting in receiving the vaccine at the Occupational Health clinic on the 7th floor.
Mass General Brigham recently announced changes to our Universal Mask Policy that went into effect on June 15 allowing for unmasking in certain areas under selected conditions. Please review these guidelines for further clarification:
Faulkner Fit After Work Meet Up
Tuesday, June 29
4 to 4:40 pm
Meet in the Atrium Lobby
Chef Amine Mena Presents: A Taste of Morocco
Wednesday, June 30
11 am to 2 pm
Cafeteria
NRC and Patient Experience Office Hours
Wednesday, June 30
12 noon to 12:30 pm
ZOOM
Mass General Brigham Town Hall
Wednesday, June 30
1 to 2 pm
ZOOM
Nursing Support Staff Education Program
Wednesday, June 30
2:30 to 3:30 pm
Huvos Auditorium
Nursing Support Staff Education Program
Wednesday, June 30
3 to 4 pm
Huvos Auditorium
Pride CommuniT Gathering
Wednesday, June 30
4 to 5 pm
ZOOM
Nursing Support Staff Education Program
Thursday, July 1
6:30 to 7:30 am
Huvos Auditorium
Nursing Support Staff Education Program
Thursday, July 1
7 to 8 am
Huvos Auditorium
The United States is currently experiencing an urgent blood product shortage. You can do your part to help patients within the Brigham Family and at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute by donating blood to the Kraft Family Blood Donation Center. The DFCI/BWH Blood Mobile, the traveling extension of the Kraft Family Blood Donation Center, will be at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital on Tuesday, July 27, from 8 am to 2:30 pm. Donors are encouraged to schedule appointments in advance. To make your appointment, visit tinyurl.com/FaulknerJ21. As a thank you, all donors will receive a Kraft Family Blood Donor Center Beach Bag! Questions? Email blooddonor@partners.org. If you cannot attend the event on July 27, you can donate anytime by calling 888-LETS-GIV (538-7448) or view a listing of other upcoming local blood drives taking place aboard the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Hospital Blood Mobile.
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