News Briefs
New Internet-Based, Point-Of-Care Tool
On Sun., Nov. 15, Lippincott’s Nursing Skills and Procedures and Nursing Advisor—a new Internet-based, point-of-care tool—will replace Mosby Nursing Skills, Nursing Index and Nursing Consult as ProMedica Health System’s (PHS) online nursing reference. Lippincott provides up-to-date information at the point of care, including:
• Patient handouts, disease information, treatment, and diagnostic tests
• Nearly 1,000 evidence-based nursing procedures and skills
• Step-by-step, highly detailed instructions
• Quick lists for a high-level overview
• Detailed visuals, including full-color art and video clips, which let you see proper technique firsthand
To access this online resource, log on to myProMedica (http://my.promedica.org) and click the “Lippincott” link under the “Applications” tab. If you have any questions regarding Lippincott’s Nursing Procedures and Skills and Nursing Advisor, contact your department educator.
PHS Employee Wellness Program’s HRA Challenge
Get ready to take up the PHS Employee Wellness Program’s HRA Challenge! Employees who complete the online Health Risk Assessment (HRA) by mid December will be entered in a drawing to win some fantastic prizes. It only takes a few minutes to complete the HRA and your responses will be kept strictly confidential. To begin your HRA, go to the “Health Risk Assessment and Resources” link on the “Employee Wellness” department page on myProMedica ( http://my.promedica.org ). Then watch for more information about the HRA Challenge coming out later this month.
The Goerlich Center Ceremonial Groundbreaking
On Oct. 1, The Goerlich Center ceremonial groundbreaking on the campus of Flower Hospital announced the expansion and renovation of this facility currently underway and slated for completion in spring 2010. The event also publicly announced the Capital Campaign to the community. The Goerlich Center was established in 1994 to provide a compassionate, safe and secure residence for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. It was named for the generous gift from the Goerlich family and their foundation. The expansion and renovation were possible thanks to the continued generosity of this family. With a $25,000 donation from Sandy Goerlich Alexander through the Goerlich Family Foundation and $100,000 from Smiley Goerlich Putman—in memory of her husband Put Putman—more than $800,000 of the $1,100,000 campaign goal has been raised to date. The effort is being led by Jim Findlay and Rich Iott through the PCCS Foundation office. Renovation and expansion plans include:
• Twelve additional private resident rooms
• Two new multi-purpose rooms and secure enclosed courtyards
• New canopy entrance and front driveway
• New windows throughout the building and a new roof
• Gazebo and memory garden
Corporate Office Building III
Corporate employees are settling into their new location at the Corporate Office Building III, located at 5520 Monroe St. in Sylvania. Employees from ProMedica Home Care were the first to move on Oct. 23, with ProMedica’s central business office, corporate finance acute and non-acute care, and payroll departments to follow throughout the month of November. Please refer to ProMedica’s online directory on myProMedica (http://my.promedica.org) for new contact information for these departments and their employees.
Donald Crescenzo, MD; Christopher Riordan, MD; William Rachwal, MD; and Michael Moront, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeons for Northwest Ohio
On Oct. 12, ProMedica Physician Group welcomed Cardiothoracic Surgeons for Northwest Ohio. Cardiothoracic Surgeons for Northwest Ohio is the largest cardiothoracic surgical program in Northwest Ohio. The group performs a wide variety of open heart, lung and thoracic surgery. In addition, they also specialize in cardiac surgery without the use of blood products (bloodless surgery). Cardiothoracic Surgeons for Northwest Ohio is located at 2142 N. Cove Blvd. in Toledo and can be contacted at 419-291-2077.
2010 Medicare Open Enrollment
During 2010 Medicare open enrollment, Sun., Nov. 15 – Thurs., Dec. 31, 2009, all Medicare members are eligible to enroll in Paramount Elite. Paramount Elite members have the convenience of low monthly premiums, affordable copayments and Part D prescription drug coverage—all in one plan. If you or someone you know would like more information about Paramount Elite or wants to enroll, call a Paramount Enrollment Specialist at 1-888-891-0707 or 1-888-740-5670. Representatives are available onsite to meet on an individual basis, conduct group presentations or enroll members over the phone. Paramount Health Care, a locally owned and operated health plan in Maumee, is pleased to offer this and other valuable health plans. Visit www.paramounthealthcare.com/medicareplans to view health plan information, benefits and premiums.
Quality Report
To help empower patients and families to make informed decisions regarding health care choices and providers, PHS launched a “Quality Report” web site to provide transparency in the care and services measured across our system. Quality data are reported for PHS acute-care hospitals to show how effective and safe care is, as well as patient satisfaction levels. Explanations and definitions are provided for each measure to make it easy as possible to understand. Click the “Quality Reports” link under the “Tools” section on www.promedica.org to view these quality measures, as well as quality recognitions received by each hospital. Phase two of the project will include reporting quality measures for continuing care services and outpatient measures. ProMedica is committed to being accountable to the communities we serve and is pleased to empower patients and families to make informed decisions about their health care by providing transparent information.
ProMedica Federal Credit Union
ProMedica Federal Credit Union is giving $50 to members each time they refer a new account with direct deposit and checking, or any time a current member adds direct deposit and checking. The new member also receives $25. Go to PFCU via the myProMedica (http://my.promedica.org) “Departments” tab or www.promedicafcu.com, or visit any PFCU branch to get referral coupons.
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