As reminder to all Mobile Heartbeat users, please make sure you are updating your unit and facility based on working assignment. This update can be done thru your dashboard. There is an educational course available in HealthStream Titled :Mobile Heartbeat MHCURE 19.1 Clinical User Tutorial - Test. The second module of this learning course reviews how to change the unit and facility. This course is available for self-enrollment at leisure.

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Thank you for all you DO!

The importance of N95 mask fitting for those who perform direct patient care

1. What does N95 stand for?

N stands for non-oil based molecules. 95 stands for 95% of protection. N95 masks provide us 95% of protection against airborne transmitted diseases with non-oil based small particles. An example of such airborne transmitted diseases is Tuberculosis.

2. What about the other 5% of protections?

If we want to protect ourselves from airborne transmitted diseases, 95% of protection does not seem to be enough. Where does the other 5% come from? Properly putting on and removing the mask after each use, performing mask fitting at least once a year, and ALWAYS selecting the properly fitted mask to wear provide the remaining 5% of protection.

3. How often should you perform mask fitting?

The answer is AT LEAST once a year. Mask fitting should be performed again if there is any facial structure changes including significant amount of weight change. Educations information in regards to how to properly putting on and taking off the mask should be refreshed as well at each mask fitting session.

Please contact Lilly Ranney, BSN, RN at 954-514-1631 if you have any questions in regards to N95 mask fitting.

As a reminder please ensure you are scanning and documenting medication administrations in real-time to ensure we are protecting patient safety. A variance is created when a medication is back-timed, these variances are tracked by facilities.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

As a reminder to all, please review provided education on controlled substance practices. Please comment with any additional questions and/or concerns.

Thank you each for your dedication to patient care.

Controlled Substance Education

1. NEVER hand your sharps to anyone else.

2. NEVER let others hand their sharps to you including physicians.

3. ALWAYS engage safety device after an injection.

4. DO NOT use your hand to engage the safety device after an injection. ALWAYS use a surface that is away from you and the patient instead (e.g., instead of using your other hand to engage the safety, use the tabletop instead).

5. Place sharps into the sharp container IMMEDIATELY after an injection instead of leaving the sharp on the patient’s bed or the bedside table.

6. NEVER take your eyes off the sharp.

7. Make sure the sharp actually goes INSIDE of the sharp container.

8. NEVER attempt to recap a contaminated needle after an injection. Instead, toss the sharp into the sharp container immediately.

Dr. Jane Englebright, HCA Healthcare’s chief nurse executive, is among the list of nominees for Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives of 2019.

Voting is open and will close on May 10, 2019. Additionally, each e-mail address can register to vote one time, for one executive. Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives program honors clinicians working in the healthcare industry, deemed by their peers and an expert panel to be the most influential in terms of demonstrating leadership and impact. Previously known as Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Physicians Executives and Leaders.

Click here to learn more about the program.

Should you ever need to report an injury below are the steps to follow:

1.  Report the incident to immediate supervisor of the unit.

2. Complete incident report in Meditech (under "non-patient notification") with the assistance of supervisor/charge nurse if needed before the end of shift.

3.  Go to the ED of the facility for evaluation if needed.

4. Report the incident to HealthTrust Workforce Solutions.

5. Contact Employee Health Nurse: Lilly Ranney at 954-514-1631 for follow-up instructions and additional questions.

HCA injury reporting policies apply to HealthTrust WS employees, vendor partner employees should contact their employer.

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Thank you for all you do!

Please review included education regarding restraint documentation:

Restraint orders must be renewed by the end of the calendar day (2359).This prevents restraining without an order while awaiting a new order.

Safety/Rights/Dignity status is documented with the other restraint component every 2 hours with the attestation that is was done 3 times per hour. Done now is used to document observation in real time and time stamps just one assessment complete.

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Have a great week!

Restraint Documentation

Included is an educational resource that provides examples of key words that ED and inpatient staff can use during times of high census. You may not always be able to prevent challenging circumstances, but you can prepare and choose words that help reduce stress and show patients and staff we care. The goal of the communication during these times is to keep patients informed, proactively address needs and concerns, keep them safe and ensure their comfort and patient experience. Please review the included education and comment with questions. Have a good weekend and Thank You for your dedication to patient care.

Patient Experience

I have attached an educational PowerPoint on core measure education provided by Kingwood Medical Center in the Gulf Coast Division. Please review the education and comment with questions. Have a great week!

Core Measures