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Rachel Wolk, an outpatient physical therapist here at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, has been instrumental in building our pelvic health program, expanding it beyond women’s pelvic health to men and post prostatectomy patients. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she worked hard to grow her skills and begin offering virtual care to this patient group. For her efforts, Wolk was recently promoted to Senior Physical Therapist!
“As Senior Physical Therapist I will evaluate and treat patients with pelvic health or orthopaedic conditions,” she says. “I am looking forward to continued collaboration with Mass General Brigham physicians to provide more streamlined, collaborative care. In fact, that’s what I love about BWFH. We offer the comfort and familiarity of a small hospital, with all of the resources of a big hospital!”
Wolk serves on the Board of Women’s Health for the American Physical Therapy Association and is also working on a project aimed at teaching sex education in rural schools.
Kristin Budde, MD, recently joined Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital as an attending physician on the inpatient psychiatry unit. Read more.
Thomas Tsai, MD, MPH, a bariatric surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, is among a group of researchers who received the second-annual Research Data Stewardship Award from the Future of Privacy Forum for their collaboration with Google to protect the privacy of data used in the research team’s study on the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.
In her new study, “Incidence of Infertility and Pregnancy Complications in US Female Surgeons,” published recently in JAMA Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Director of Surgical Critical Care and Inpatient Programs Erika Rangel, MD, MS, FACS, and her colleagues found female surgeons experience major pregnancy complications. She recently spoke with the New York Times about her findings.
Mass General Brigham’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is committed to understanding and addressing mental health needs and disparities in minority communities. Men of color may be particularly impacted by the stigma of seeking mental health counseling. Additionally, pre-COVID-19 stress levels for some in these populations were only exacerbated by the pandemic and concerns about recent unrest in some countries of origin. This EAP article, featuring Coles Voyard, RN, MSN, and Fernando Rodriguez-Villa, MD, from McLean Hospital, discusses cultural norms and beliefs about mental health for men of color, with a focus on the Haitian and Cuban communities.
The EAP is available to help with mental health issues and provides culturally-informed assessment and referrals. Contact the EAP at 866-724-4327, or request an appointment via our online form for confidential assistance.
We recognize that events around the globe may be causing concern and worry for our colleagues. We have resources that can help to support to our employees who are affected. Employees in need of assistance are encouraged to contact the Mass General Brigham Employee Assistance Program. To access free, confidential support and resources, please call 1-866-724-4327.
Do you have questions for BWFH President David O. McCready? Submit them to AskDavid@bwh.harvard.edu to get a response from David.
Protected health information (PHI) isn’t the only data that requires protection. Meeting notes, internal email communications and draft documentation all must be handled with care. For more information visit the ISPO TIP home page or contact your Information Security or Privacy Officer.
In a heartfelt thank you to healthcare professionals and essential workers for their courage and dedication during the pandemic response, the hosts of Soiree on the Bay are offering one-time financial grants in support of individuals with exceptional stories of courage and heroism. Any healthcare professional or essential worker who worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic and demonstrated exceptional courage, resilience, determination and/or dedication is eligible. To be considered for a grant, please submit nominations by Friday, August 27. Click here for more details and the nomination form.
As the healthcare landscape becomes more complex, with increasing demands on Nurse Leaders, we believe that those who create an environment of compassion and recognition for others strongly deserve to be recognized themselves. That’s why we’re asking you to nominate the extraordinary Nurse Leaders you know for the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Nurse Leaders include Nurse Directors, Nursing Supervisors, Nurse Educators and Program Managers in the Department of Nursing. This annual recognition recognizes the incredible work that Nurse Leaders do every day. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, September 10. Patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and employees may nominate a deserving Nurse Leader here.
The annual Mass General Brigham Medical Education Awards recognize faculty, staff, residents, fellows and alumni/ae in the following categories: Alumna/Alumnus Educator Award, Outstanding Clinical Teacher Award, Outstanding Mentor Award, Outstanding Program Administrator Award, Outstanding Program Director Award, Medical Education Research Award and Resident/Fellow as Teacher Award. To nominate a deserving colleague, email jtammaro@partners.org by Wednesday, September 15.
As COVID-19 cases increase nationwide, Mass General Brigham joins other leading healthcare systems in ensuring we are doing everything we can to protect the health of our patients and each other. After extensive input from our experts and careful deliberation, we have modified the timing of vaccination requirements as a condition of employment as follows:
All current Mass General Brigham employees must receive the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine (either two doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson) and document their vaccination status by Friday, October 15, 2021. Requiring COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment is consistent with our approach to the influenza vaccine requirement implemented in 2018. To satisfy this requirement, you must do one of the following:
All new hires must receive vaccination clearance to work from Occupational Health beginning September 13, which includes validation of a COVID-19 vaccine: first dose or both doses (Pfizer, Moderna) or single dose (Johnson & Johnson). New hires who have received Pfizer or Moderna first dose vaccinations must follow-up with Occupational Health after receiving their second dose for final clearance.
Employees seeking an exemption for medical or religious reasons for the COVID-19 vaccine must submit a request by September 3. Access the medical exemption request form. Access the religious exemption request form.
We remain fully committed to supporting our colleagues who may have concerns about receiving the vaccine and have developed guidance to help answer questions, including those related to possible side effects and recommendations for pregnant women. As always, employees are strongly encouraged to discuss specific questions with their healthcare providers.
The health and safety of our patients, their families and our staff is our top priority—and we all play a role in curbing the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in our communities. You can do your part by:
Thank you for making Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital a great place to work and receive care!
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s PPE distribution center will be concluding operations on Friday, August 20, at 11:30 pm. Any employee who needs an N95 respirator or eye protection should obtain these items from the clean supply rooms in the inpatient areas and Emergency Department.
Employees who utilize Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) for respiratory protection will be asked to come down to the Materials Management warehouse, located on the second floor near the loading dock, to pick up their PAPR unit. If it is after hours, contact Transport for assistance and access to the warehouse. For emergent overnight needs, see the Nursing Supervisor.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Zach Traficanti or Jorge Villanueva.
Mass General Brigham Town Hall
Tuesday, August 17
10 to 11 am
From Your Desktop
Faulkner Fit After Work Meet Up
Tuesday, August 17
4 to 4:40 pm
Meet in the Atrium Lobby
NRC and Patient Experience Office Hours
Wednesday, August 18
12 noon to 12:30 pm
Zoom
De-Escalation Recert/Initial Training
Friday, August 20
8 am to 12 noon
Zoom
Many local students of all ages are in dire need of essential educational supplies as they struggle to adjust to challenges that the pandemic brought to schools. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Department of Community Health and Wellness is collecting new school supplies for kids in need at JP Manning Elementary School to help them succeed in the year ahead. To donate, stop by our School Supply Drive days outside the cafeteria from 12 noon to 1 pm on August 24, September 1 or September 14 or contact Katie Plante to schedule a pick up.
Join us on Monday, September 13, 20 and 27, from 6:30 to 8 pm for Mindful Stress Reduction with Christina Luberto, PhD. This three-session virtual course will introduce the practice of mindfulness to help manage stress and improve well-being. It is offered free through the support of a BWPO grant for well-being. For more information or to register, click here.
Today’s highly effective leaders need tools, methods and strategies to manage and champion transformation. The Primary Care Leadership Summit, taking place virtually on Friday, September 17, from 8 to 11 am, will give you resources to inspire your teams and create a highly productive culture. For more information, click here.
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