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- Incentive Point Opportunity: Mentors Needed - Worcester Youth and Family Counseling
- Happy Nurses Week!
- Quality Achievements in the Pharmacy
- Vote for Our Coastal Style Best of 2024 Nominees!
- Thank You, Safety Ambassador of the Month!
- Welcome, New Associates!
- Employee Discount - Maui Jack's Waterpark
- Check Out What We Have Planned for National Hospital Week!
- Associate Wellness Social
- Associate Getting Healthy Wellness Program
- Weekly Reflection
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Incentive Point Opportunity | |
Mentors Needed - Worcester Youth and Family Counseling | |
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Why Mentor? Mentoring is a fun and easy way to give back to your community! Worcester Youth and Family Counseling provides multiple events and ideas of things to do with your mentee, as well as walk you through the entire process!
Mentors are asked to commit to the program for at least one year and will meet with their mentee at least twice per month. Mentors will be asked to provide one-on-one guidance, coaching and friendship to their mentee and maintain communication with the child’s parents or guardians on progress.
Mentors are not required to hold any special or advanced degrees in education or social services and are only asked to be supportive of the children enrolled in the program. Mentors can volunteer as an individual or group mentor and provide mentorship to a small group of students with common interests.
Mentors must pass a screening interview, criminal background check, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and participate in 2 hours of training.
Give back in a positive way that could help change a student's life!
Associates will receive 1 incentive point/hour volunteering as a mentor. For more information and to sign up:
410-641-4598
www.gowoyo.org
shine@gowoyo.org
124 N Main Street Berlin, MD
Click here to learn more about the mentorship program.
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Happy National Nurses Week 2024 (May 6 - 12)!
As we kick off our National Nurses Week celebration, we would like to share this message of gratitude from President/CEO Don Owrey and VP of Patient Care Services/CNO Mandy Bounds. Our nurses' compassion and dedication to serving our community is unwavering, and we are extremely grateful for all of our nurses and the tremendous impact they make on the lives of each patient we serve.
Thank you, Atlantic General Hospital and Health System Nurses!
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Check out the rest of our Nurses Week videos!
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Nurses Week Celebration Schedule
(Click Here to download PDF)
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Click the button below for information about the Nurses Week 50/50 Raffle: | |
Nurses Blessing of the Hands Ceremony | |
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We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering dedication and compassionate care. Thank you for being an incredible nurse.
Please join us on Tuesday, May 7th at 1 p.m. or 8 p.m. for a Blessing Ceremony for all Associates. Weather permitting, we will gather in the Garden next to the DAISY Statue near the ED entrance. (For inclement weather, we will gather in the Chapel)
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Thank you,
Supportive Care & Pastoral Care Services
gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org
410-641-9725
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Nurses Week Discounts Through Working Advantage | |
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Your compassion, expertise and commitment shine bright every day. As Nurses Week unfolds, we want to remind you of your exclusive benefits through Atlantic General Hospital & Health System Rewards.
From entertainment to everyday essentials, you have access to special deals. Treat yourself, travel, relax, or save - you've earned it. To celebrate nurses and all healthcare heroes, enjoy some extra savings all month long by using promo code THANKYOU24. If you haven’t registered yet, please visit https://atlanticgeneral.savings.workingadvantage.com to create your account.
Whether you're looking to treat yourself to a well-deserved break, plan a rejuvenating getaway, or simply save on everyday purchases, Working Advantage has you covered.
Your work makes a difference. Thank you for all you do!
Happy National Nurses Week!
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< Quality Achievements in the Pharmacy | |
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The Pharmacy Department here at Atlantic General Hospital collects and analyzes performance indicators to ensure the high quality of care they provide to our patients. Medication administration processes, instituted and monitored by pharmacy associates, create safe care practices in the patient care units.
Antibiotic stewardship is an important element of the pharmacy team’s work. This process ensures the proper antibiotics are prescribed for each diagnosis. Improving this process decreases bacteria that have become resistant to certain antibiotics (MDROs). The pharmacy associates’ dedication to antibiotic stewardship has resulted in a 33% decrease in patients with resistant bacteria since December 2023 and ZERO C-diff cases since November 2023. Ensuring the proper antibiotic is prescribed for all patients also decreases the length of stay and improves overall outcomes. Great work pharmacy!
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Pyxis Overrides: The Pyxis in each patient care area provides safe medication storage and dispensing methods. Pyxis systems are tied to the verified medication orders from our prescribers. These systems keep a count of narcotics and other controlled medications. Ensuring clinical care associates properly use the Pyxis safety measures protects patients from possible medication error or harm. | |
Vote for Our Coastal Style Best of 2024 Nominees! | |
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We are pleased to announce that multiple Atlantic General providers and offices have been nominated for Coastal Style magazine's Best of 2024 awards.
This year's nominees are as follows:
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| Category | Provider/Office | | Best General Surgeon | Dr. Alae Zarif
Dr. Xin Zhong | | Best Neurologist | Dr. Lawrence Kemp
Dr. Preeti Yonker | | Best Nurse Practitioner | Allison Pusey, CRNP
Amy Barshinger, CRNP | | Best OBGYN | Dr. Christine Neto
Dr. Margo Gill
Melissa Braniff, CRNP | | Best Orthopedic Practice | Atlantic General Orthopedic Surgery | | Best Pediatrician | Dr. Anita Pascucci
Dr. Danielle Orr
Dr. Laura Stokes
Dr. Munna Garg | | Best Pharmacy | AGHRx RediScripts Pharmacy | | Best Physician | Dr. Oswaldo Nicastro | | Best Primary Care Provider | Dr. Oswaldo Nicastro | | Best Urgent Care | Atlantic ImmediCare | | |
We strongly encourage all associates to show their support by casting their votes! | |
Thank You, Safety Ambassador of the Month! | |
April 2024 Safety Ambassador of the Month (Tier 2): Miracle Handy | |
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Miracle's calming demeanor quickly de-escalated a violent patient, contributing to patient and staff safety.
Thank you, Miracle!
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HUGGS in Action Welcomes New Associates! | |
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Standing, left to right: Sharon Moffat, Registration; Lisa Caunitis, Pharmacy; Samantha Terry, Registration; Destiny Collins, Food Service; Maryjo Brinson, AGHS Primary Care/Selbyville; Tracey Marshall, AGHS Administration; Tina King, Housekeeping; Jessica Dale-White, Med Surg; Ian Bernhard, Hospital Security
Sitting, left to right: Megan Michitti, AGHS Rheumatology; Destany Chandler, AGHS Primary Care/Selbyville; Dana Elliott, RCCC; Brittany Craige, Imaging Support; Barbara Sellman, AGHS Centralized Services
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This summer, all Atlantic General associates can receive a discount at Maui Jack's Waterpark by showing their employee badge at the ticket booth. Additionally, the discount ($20/person) can be applied to up to three guests.
Click here to learn more about Maui Jack's Waterpark and plan your discounted summer trip!
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Check Out What We Have Planned for National Hospital Week! | |
Associate Getting Healthy Wellness Program | |
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The Associate Getting Healthy Wellness Program is available to all benefit eligible associates.
If you need assistance registering for the Wellness Program or earning Wellness Points, please contact Tracey at 410-629-6442 or Crystal 410-641-9190. We are here to help!
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COACHING EVENT
Break Up With Perfectionism
Challenging ourselves to be better, yet not holding ourselves to unreasonable, perfectionist standards can be a difficult balance to strike. Join Coach Christine to get her take on letting go of perfectionism and ways to tame your inner critic.
May 15, 12:00 p.m. EDT
Register HERE.
May 21, 3:00 p.m. EDT
Register HERE.
WEBINARS
Exercises for Building Happiness
May 7, 12:30 p.m.
Register HERE.
Digital Detox
May 14, 1:00 p.m.
Register HERE.
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Don’t forget to take your Wellness forms to your next preventive screening appointment. Once completed fax to 410 878-6192.
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