Sharp Grossmont Medical Staff
At-a-Glance Summary of E-Bulletins
(from the past two weeks)
Volume 7        Friday,  July 20,  2012
New Announcements
 
  • MD handwashing compliance has improved from 78% to 85%.   Please remember:  either apply detergent and rub your together hands vigorously for at least 15 seconds or  use a waterless antiseptic agent and rub your hands together  vigorously until they are dry.
  • SGH will implement a safe surgery pilot project for the next two months in an effort to work with the proposed policies and provide input into the final policies.  The proposed policies are currently being reviewed by all appropriate medical staff supervisory committees.
Revision to Med Stf Rule #7 Approved

 

All orders for treatment shall be in writing.  Electronic texting or emailing of orders is not acceptable. A verbal order shall be accepted if dictated to a Registered Nurse or other authorized person and signed by the attending physician. Orders dictated over the telephone to a Registered Nurse or other authorized person shall be signed by that person with the name of the physician per their own name. The following professional staff members are allowed to transcribe (record in writing) a physician's verbal orders on the physician's order sheet of the patient's medical record. All verbal orders will be signed by the attending or alternatephysician within forty-eight (48) hours. Any verbal order not documented as described above will not be accepted or carried out.

 

Reminder from Rina Jain MD, Chief of Staff

 

These days, we are being pulled in many different directions. So many demands are made on the little time that we have. We are always in a rush, and it is so easy to spark a flurry of irritability in any of us. We are all human, and getting irritated happens to even the most saintly and mild-mannered of us. No one is immune from the vagaries of human emotion in reaction to stressors. As physicians, we are held to a higher standard of being able to keep our emotions in check despite all that is thrown at us.
 
Be unflappable. Remain calm. When righteous indignation rises in your belly at being called by a nurse or a volatile situation about to erupt, remember that you are the doctor. You are the leader to whom others are looking to provide strength, decisiveness, knowledge, and reassurance. If a medical error is being committed, speak up calmly and rationally. I would hope that our nursing staff will engage in a constructive dialogue with us at the grassroots level, on a case by case basis, in real-time, as we all have the same goal of providing super-awesome care to our patients.

If you do start flapping, unless you can grow wings and take flight to extricate yourself, then do what we learned in kindergarten - say "I'm sorry". You will probably find that our nursing friends will be very forgiving. They know that we are as human as they are. 
2012 Physician Satisfaction Survey Is in the Mail
 
If you are among the random population of physicians who were sent the survey, please take a few moments to complete it.  Your input is valued!
 
Reminder - Secure Your Triplicate Prescription Pads
 

Recently, "triplicate" prescription pads have been found on nursing units, computer desks, in drawers, etc., in unlocked/unsecured areas. This is a special concern since many of the pads have doctors' names and DEA numbers printed on them.

Please be reminded that it is your responsibility to assure the security of your personalized triplicate pads by either keeping them in your possession or in a locked area. Please speak with the nursing manager of the unit for assistance in finding an appropriate locked area.

 
Sharp Outpatient Nutrition Counseling Program
 

Sharp Outpatient Nutrition Counseling Program has registered dietitians ready to help your patients improve their health through diet, exercise, and lifestyle management. We provide individual Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) using evidence-based practice for:

  • Weight management
  • Cardiac Health
  • Chronic kidney disease (pre-dialysis)
  • Digestive disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • And more...

Services offered at four locations: Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, and Sharp Coronado Hospital.  All insurances accepted (coverage varies by plan), including Medicare. Self-pay option also available.

We look forward to working with you and your patients. For more information or referral forms, call 619.740.4632 or visit http://www.sharp.com/nutrition/outpatient-program.cfm.

 
Golf Anyone?

 

Dr. Kilcheski is coordinating an informal, impromptu afternoon of golf...are you interested?

 

Wednesday, August 1

1:30 pm

RSVP to Dr. Kilcheski at 619-985-7361.

(reservations must be made no later than July 30)

Sharp Grossmont Medical Staff
5555 Grossmont Center Drive
La Mesa, California 91942