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In 2019, BWFH Ultrasound Tech Elizabeth Chaisson ran her first marathon, the Boston Marathon, as a charity runner in support of the Red Cross. In 2020, she had the opportunity to join the Brigham Stepping Strong Marathon Team. This year, Chaisson once again has the opportunity to run.
Stella Lee, MD, recently joined the Brigham family’s Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as Associate Surgeon. She will also serve as Section Chief of Rhinology for the division.
Looking for a primary care provider? Ijeoma Madueke, MD, at Brigham and Women’s Primary Physicians at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, is currently accepting new patients! Read more.
The Patient Safety, Quality, Infection Control and Accreditation team is pleased to announce that two of its members have taken on expanded roles that include leadership of department- and hospital-level initiatives in order to better meet the needs of Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s staff and patients. Read more.
For all Mass General Brigham employees and our loved ones, this month is a great opportunity to review the fundamentals of what is needed to be prepared for emergencies. Our theme for National Preparedness Month this year is Mass General Brigham: A Workforce at the Ready! This theme recognizes the extraordinary efforts of all of our employees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic who continue to act so compassionately and resolutely in support of our patients and our mission. To learn more, click here.
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, began at sunset on Monday, September 6, and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, September 8. Customs and observances for this significant holiday vary among Jewish denominations and communities. During this time, many Jews gather in the synagogue for high holiday prayers. It is customary to eat festive meals and symbolic foods, including an apple and honey to signify a sweet new year. Traditionally, Jews also refrain from certain kinds of work during this holiday. The preservation of life takes precedence over the observance of the holiday, as do some activities required for maintaining the health and comfort of those who are ill. Shanah Tovah to all who observe this holiday!
To celebrate, Spiritual Care will have apples and honey available for staff in the Interfaith Chapel located on the third floor near the Hillside entrance. In addition, patients who identify as Jewish will be offered these sweet treats as their diet allows.
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.
All Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital employees are eligible to participate in a number of free educational opportunities, including an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program, U.S. citizenship classes and computer skills. Click here to learn more.
The third floor hillside entrance at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital will be closed to patients and visitors on weekends. The entrance will be closed to patients and visitors from 8 pm on Fridays through 5 am on Mondays. Patients and visitors will be directed to enter the building through the first floor main entrance. Staff may access the building through the third floor hillside entrance using their hospital-issued ID badge.
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. 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.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Council is delighted to request nominations for the second annual APP Award in Excellence. APPs include nurse practitioners, physician assistants and certified nurse anesthetists—all of whom play an integral role in patient care. If you know an APP who excels in patient care, research or education, quality improvement, program development, collaboration or leadership, we invite you to submit a nomination letter to any one of our APP Council members by Friday, October 1: Laurie Rieger, MSN, RN, CNP (Chair); Jill Martin, MSN, RN, CNP (Co-Chair); Danielle Moore, PA-C (Secretary); or Johanna Baldassari, MSN, RN, CNP (Chief APP).
All current Mass General Brigham employees must have received a complete series of COVID-19 vaccine by October 15, 2021. Luckily, fulfilling the requirement—and protecting yourself, your family and friends and our patients and visitors—is easier than ever! Simply visit the COVID-19 vaccine mobile clinic, which will be parked outside the third floor entrance at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. No appointment is necessary. Vaccines are available to staff, their friends and family and our patients and visitors at the following times:
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Dose 1 Friday, September 10, 8am to noon Wednesday, September 15, 3 to 7 pm Friday, September 24, 8 am to noon |
Dose 2 Wednesday, September 29, 8am to noon Wednesday, October 6, 4 to 7 pm Friday, October 15, 8 am to noon |
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!
NRC and Patient Experience Office Hours
Wednesday, September 8
12 noon to 12:30 pm
Zoom
Anti-Stigma, Addiction Recovery and Narcan Info Table
Wednesday, September 8
12 noon to 1 pm
Outside the Cafeteria
Helping You and Your Kids Cope with Covid this Fall
Thursday, September 9
4 to 5 pm
Zoom
Faulkner Fit After Work Meet Up
Thursday, September 9
4 to 4:40 pm
Meet in the Atrium Lobby
Retirement Reception in Honor of Eva Balash, MD
Thursday, September 9
4 to 6 pm
Cafeteria Patio
De-Escalation Recert/Initial Training
Friday, September 10
8 am to 12 noon
Zoom
Helping You and Your Kids Cope with Covid this Fall
Friday, September 10
12 to 1 pm
Zoom
Sepsis 101
Friday, September 10
1 to 2 pm
Zoom
Eating Well to Feel Well - Healthy Cooking for All of Us
Saturday, September 11
10:30 to 11:30 am
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. For a list of needed items, click here.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Community Health and Wellness Department is seeking volunteers to help prepare meals for critically ill individuals and their families in our community. Join us on Tuesday, September 14, from 4 to 7 pm at Community Servings (179 Amory Street in Jamaica Plain) to peel, chop and package meals for Community Servings’ clients. Volunteers must be 13 years or older, vaccinated against COVID-19 (please have proof of vaccination when you arrive) and register in advance. For more information or to register, contact Katie Plante.
Managing a substance use disorder treatment challenge: Working with patients who need higher levels of care but who won’t agree with the recommendation citing difficult family circumstances. BWFH's Schwartz Rounds will cover this in a virtual meeting on Wednesday, September 15, from 12 noon to 1 pm. To join via Zoom, click here.
Join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services Cori Loescher, BSN, MM, RN, NEA-BC, on Thursday, September 16, from 12 noon to 1 pm in Huvos Auditorium for a special Department of Nursing Town Hall. Learn about important updates from within our department and across our organization and ask your questions of the nursing leadership team. If you would like to submit a question in advance, please email bwfhbroadcast@partners.org. If you can’t join in person, watch online 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. Register by Thursday, September 16.
In honor of this September’s National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and National Physician Suicide Awareness Day, the Stepping Strong Injury Prevention Program is offering virtual suicide prevention gatekeeper training sessions for members of the Mass General Brigham community. QPR is an evidence-based program that teaches participants to Question someone who is suicidal; Persuade them to get help; and Refer</strong them to the appropriate resources. Stepping Strong Injury Prevention Project Manager Cheryl Lang, MPH, will be teaching two sessions: Friday, September 17, from 12 noon to 12:30 pm and Thursday, September 23, from 12 noon to 12:30 pm. Register here.
Co-hosted by the Brigham Comprehensive Opioid Response and Education (B-CORE) Program and McLean Hospital in partnership with the Kennedy Forum, SAMHSA, Mental Health America, The Voices Project, Shatterproof, the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), the National Opioid and Substance Awareness Day virtual Town Hall will take place on Tuesday, September 21, from 12 noon to 3 pm. Participants will learn from experts and from those with lived experience about substance misuse and treatment, and will be able to take free, anonymous, online screenings for themselves or a loved one. For those who screen positive or still have concerns about substance use, there will be referrals to local treatment resources.
Join us for a memorial service for staff members who have experienced the loss of a patient that they have worked with who struggles with substance use disorders. Led by Julia Trumble, LICSW, and Tara Deonauth, Spiritual Care Coordinator. If you wish to contribute or participate (such as with a reading or story), contact Julia Trumble by September 10. To join via Zoom, click here.
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