Perry Shumway

Madisonhealth Blog

Today is National Time Out Day in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers around the country. Taking a “time out” to confirm correct patient, correct procedure, correct surgical site, and other important information before every operative and other invasive procedure is a requirement of The Joint Commission Universal Protocol. Despite the requirement, 40-60 wrong-site surgeries likely occur in the U.S. each week. Time Out Day was created by the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses in 2004 to raise awareness about the importance of requiring the entire surgical team to pause before all invasive procedures to communicate as a group and confirm key information about the patient and procedure to help prevent errors from occurring. Wrong patient, wrong site, wrong procedures are sentinel events – described by The Joint Commission as “an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof.” To perioperative nurses, they are tragedies....

Lung Cancer Prevention

  • Steer clear of cigarette smoke of any kind.
  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
  • Exercise regularly.
Link & Source:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lung-cancer/basics/prevention/con-20025531

 

June – Men’s Health Month

With each month comes a new focus. This month is all about men and the different services/check-ups that men need to know about to live a long and healthy life. Even though we are specifically catering to men, these tips could help many others. Here’s to healthy, happy lives!


The Missing Ingredient in your Diet

We are starting a new daily segment with tips on how to get healthier in little ways as well as including any upcoming wellness events! Today’s is about keeping a positive outlook.

If you find it difficult to be optimistic, here is a great resource to help: https://psychcentral.com/blog/top-10-free-mental-health-apps#list


Biggest Loser kickoff with a walk in the park

  • May 14, 2015 (Thursday)
  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Location: Smith Park

Come enjoy co-workers and friends and walk a lap or two around the park. Fruit, vegetables, and water will be provided.

 

Madison Memorial Hospital CEO in DC Helping Legislation

Rachel Gonzales talks about the upcoming changes for healthcare and her gratitude towards the employees of Madison Memorial in reference to Hospital week in The Pulse’s first ever podcast.

 

Night Crew Employees Only

You will receive a free meal tonight for hospital week. This includes a hamburger or a hot dog, chips, and a can of pop.

This week is all about celebrating you and everything that you do for the community. We have a week of fun waiting for you. Below is an updated agenda for what is to come. All Week: Ping Pong Tournament, also Jeans Day. Wear your jeans every day. On Wednesday feel free to wear your scrubs in honor of nurses. 11 am – Hospital movie premiere in the Steiner Conference Center starring some of MMH’s own celebrities. At Dark – MMH’s Night at the Drive-In Movie. The movie will be located at Teton Vu Drive-In (Rexburg). Double Feature: Avengers: Age of Ultron and Cinderella (2015). All Day – Department Games. More new about these games will be posted tomorrow. 11 am – 1 pm Employee Picnic in “The Attic” at the hospital. 11 am – 1 pm Rock climbing wall in the upper parking lot outside “The Attic.” 1 pm – Employee Picture. Please...

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