Sharp Grossmont Medical Staff E-Bulletin
Keeping Our Physicians Updated Volume #233 April 12, 2012


Medical Executive Committee Summary

Rose Garden Memorial - Jeffrey Marxen MD - Save the Date

Calendar Updates

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  • Medical Executive Committee Summary
  • Below is a summary of discussions/actions from the April 2012 MEC meeting:

    • 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 an 8-month 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.

  • Rose Garden Memorial - Jeffrey Marxen MD - Save the Date
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital will honor Dr. Marxen's memory at a Rose Garden Memorial Service:

    Friday, May 11
    4 pm
    SGH Medical Staff Memorial Rose Garden (adjacent to the parking structure) followed by "storytelling" in the auditorium.

  • Calendar Updates
  • June 13 - Concert under the Stars
    June 15 - Dancing with the Doctors
    September 19 - General Medical Staff Meeting
    December 4 - SGH Medical Staff Holiday Party

    Watch for specific details on each event or call Lesley Bradley at 619-740-4145 or email her at lesley.bradley@sharp.com.

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