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New SGH Medical Staff Publication
A group of physicians met recently to brainstorm strategies to optimize communication with the medical staff. They like the E-Bulletin which places a priority on timely (PRN) communication. They suggested, however, that a "summary" document sent on a regular basis (every other Friday) could serve as reinforcement of all announcements that have been sent in that two-week period. Nothing fancy...no graphics. So, we're trying it! This is the first summary! We value your comments. |
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Rose Garden Memorial - Jeffrey Marxen MD
Friday, May 11, 4 pm, at the Medical Staff Memorial Rose Garden adjacent to the P2 parking structure; followed by storytelling and a reception in the auditorium.
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MEC Summary
- The SGH Medical Staff will contribute $50,000 to the 2012 SGH Foundation Gala. Proceeds will support the new Heart and Vascular Center.
- The renovation of the east tower will begin soon. This is the start of a 2-year project to address headwalls, plumbing and electricity.
- Work will continue on the new power plant and utilities.
- The Governing Board approved another 64-slice CT scanner.
- A new PET scanner will be purchased.
- A plan for upgrades to the Women's Center is being developed.
- The lobby carpeting and flooring and the Level A flooring will be upgraded.
- Physician handwashing compliance is at 83%.
- Efforts to improve throughput continue. A new unit will open on April 17 (starting with 8-12 beds) and it will be staffed by experienced nurses.
- Census hit an all-time high of 476 one day in April.
- Several physicians have been participating in a process improvement workout to address two-way communication between physicians and hospital management/staff. Several strategies have been identified and will be announced soon.
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Removal - Protonix/Prevacid from PowerPlans
Due to recent FDA warnings about the use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and increased risk for clostridium difficile infection, Evidence Based Medicine is removing Protonix and Prevacid from PowerPlans related to Ulcer Prophylaxis (including removal of the PowerPlan, Ulcer Prophylaxis Medications Common). Pepcid will remain in PowerPlans as the standard of care for ulcer prophylaxis. |
New Patient Banner in PowerChart and FirstNet
Effective Tuesday 4/24/12
To more easily obtain pertinent patient information, an additional, or third line has been added to the Patient Banner. The new 3-line format allows for quick viewing of important information:
1. NP - Designates this patient as a "no publish"
2. Iso - Isolation precautions in effect for the patient. Hovering displays a pop-up that provides additional information, such as multiple isolation precautions.
3. Code - Displays Code Status for patient
4. Att MD - Displays Attending Physician's name
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Sharp Grossmont Medical Staff
5555 Grossmont Center Drive
La Mesa, California 91942 |
