<iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sNw1q5no8kE" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p class="article-body"> This #GivingTuesday, we know that you have many choices of where to designate your gift and we hope that you will consider giving to GBMC’s Child Life Program. You can make a huge difference in the lives of children and their families. Donate today at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gbmc.org/givingtuesday">www.gbmc.org/givingtuesday</a> </p>
<h2> First Healthcare Organization in the State to Be Recognized for a Best Practice </h2> U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has recognized the GBMC HealthCare System with the 2019 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for best practices, the nation’s highest Presidential honor for performance excellence, in the Leadership Category. <br> <br> GBMC HealthCare was the only organization cited for best practices in the Leadership Category, which examines how senior executives guide and sustain the organization, and how the organization addresses governance, ethical, legal, and community responsibilities. The GBMC HealthCare System was also the only organization to receive a best practices recognition this year. <br> <br> <blockquote> "We are tremendously honored to be the first healthcare system in Maryland to be recognized by Baldrige for best practices. Receiving this recognition from the Baldrige Award judges reaffirms our vision and promise ‘to every patient, every time, we will provide the care that we would want for our own loved ones.’ We have learned so much through this incredible experience and we will continue on our journey of improvement." <div class="quote"> John B. Chessare, MD, MPH, President and CEO of GBMC HealthCare System </div> </blockquote> GBMC HealthCare System includes: Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), a 342-bed medical non-profit hospital (acute and sub-acute care), which handles more than 23,000 admissions and 52,000 emergency room visits annually; GBMC Health Partners, a collective of more than 300 primary care providers, specialists, advanced practice clinicians, and hundreds of support staff; and Gilchrist, Maryland’s largest eldercare company that includes Gilchrist hospice, offering both in-home and inpatient care, with 74 beds split among 3 inpatient units. It provides medical care, grief counseling, and bereavement services to support patients and their families at every stage of serious illness, even before hospice is needed. <br> <br> GBMC HealthCare is well known for excellence in the Baltimore region. Recent honors and recognitions include: <ul> <li> GBMC earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement </li> <li> The Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute at GBMC’s Clinical Trials Program was cited as a High Performing Site by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Cancer Institute (NCI) </li> <li> The Gilchrist Sub Acute Unit (SAU) was named a “Best Nursing Home” by U.S. News & World Report </li> <li> GBMC HealthCare was included in the inaugural Forbes list of “America’s Best-in-State Employers” </li> <li> Becker’s Hospital Review magazine listed GBMC among the nation’s “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” </li> </ul> <blockquote> "I am truly proud of the collaboration between our employees, physicians, volunteers, and partners that emulate our core competency of redesigning care. We want GBMC HealthCare to be the best place for our patients to receive care, the best place for our staff to work, and the best place for our providers to practice." <div class="quote"> Keith R. Poisson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of GBMC HealthCare </div> </blockquote> The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) manages the Baldrige Award in cooperation with the private sector. An independent board of examiners recommended this year’s Baldrige Award recipients and best practices honorees. <br> <br> For more information about the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, including profiles of the 2019 recipients, visit <a href="https://www.nist.gov/baldrige">https://www.nist.gov/baldrige</a>. <div class="end-of-story"> </div>
<iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LrOsQ_nH9pg" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p class="article-body"> Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a safe and highly-effective treatment where the air pressure is increased to three times higher than normal. This focused on healing wounds and infections faster, and stimulating the growth of new blood vessels. Watch as Don Scott talks with Dr. Alan Kimmel, MD, and Dana Maniuszko about how hyperbarics may help you. </p>
<iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iLhXUdoh1nQ" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p class="article-body"> GBMC Imaging Services are available for patients who require X-rays for broken bones, as well as for those who need screening services like mammography, virtual colonoscopy, and more. </p>
<iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5y3P90qkxuc" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p class="article-body"> Mary Beth Marsden & John Lazarou invite you to Legacy Chase at Shawn Downs. Join us on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Learn more at <a href="www.legacychase.org" target="_blank">www.legacychase.org</a> </p>
<iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fj9wiH0RR3E" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p class="article-body"> Tracie L Schwoyer-Morgan, DNP, ANP-BC, Manager - Advance Care Management at Gilchrist - Palliative Medicine, discusses the similarities and differences between palliative and hospice care. </p>
<iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lUDsz2qd9zA" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p class="article-body"> Amanda Jaska, MA, LCPC, NCC, CT, Clinical Bereavement Counselor at Gilchrist Counseling & Support discusses the bereavement services available at Gilchrist. </p>
<p class="article-body"> The 19th annual Legacy Chase event happening on September 28, 2019, at Shawan Downs is an excellent opportunity to support cancer survivorship, build professional relationships, and have some family-friendly fun. This first-class event of exciting steeplechase races is a time-honored tradition in Maryland. Each year, more than 7,000 fans from around the region attend to experience the thrills of Legacy Chase while enjoying Baltimore County's beautiful countryside. <br> <br> Legacy Chase celebrates cancer survivorship, with proceeds going towards the Sandra & Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute. </p> <h3> Why Hats, Horses & Hope </h3> <strong>Hats</strong>—represent individuality. Each cancer patient has different needs, concerns, and challenges. <br> <br> <strong>Horses</strong>—symbolize strength. It takes a tremendous amount of power to mentally and physically to fight this disease. <br> <br> <strong>Hope</strong>—stands for survivorship and cure. The families and friends of those diagnosed have hope of one day finding a cure. <br> <br> The Legacy Chase event is more than an opportunity to support and celebrate cancer survivors. It's also the ideal place for corporate parties with clients. <br> <br> Here are five reasons to entertain clients at Legacy Chase this year. <h3> 1. Memorable networking </h3> Enjoying a steeplechase race in Baltimore's picturesque horse country guarantees unique and meaningful interactions. <h3> 2. Unbeatable branding </h3> Get your company noticed by more than 7,000 event attendees through signage, promotions, or an underwriting opportunity. <h3> 3. Family fun </h3> Clients and their employees with kids of all ages can enjoy pony rides, face painting, stick horse races, and more. <h3> 4. Value </h3> Ditch the company picnic or expensive giveaways and get a full-day with clients for an average of only $50 per person. <h3> 5. Philanthropy </h3> Show clients how much you value the importance of giving back. Proceeds from Legacy Chase benefit GBMC's Sandra & Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute. <br> <br> GBMC's Cancer Institute goes far beyond medical treatment, scans, and care. It supports survivorship programs, cancer screenings, patient and family counseling, transportation, and more. So, grab your family, pack a cooler, and spend a day with the GBMC community. <div class="end-of-story"> </div>
<iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ttrQC4aNxwQ" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p class="article-body"> Here at GBMC, every adult patient who comes through the Emergency Department (ED) is screened for substance use via a series of questions asked by the ED nurse. The questions are about the patient’s drug and/or alcohol use and are standardized for every patient. Our electronic medical record, called “Epic,” calculates a score based upon the responses and, if the score is positive, it will trigger a visual alert to the ED team caring for the patient (a nurse and an ED physician). <br> <br> Epic also triggers a notification to the peer recovery coaches – recovering alcohol or drug users who have been extensively trained by Mosaic Community Services and embedded in the ED – to make them aware that a patient with a positive score is in the ED. A peer recovery coach meets with every patient whose scores are positive and talks with him or her to obtain additional information. They can provide each patient with an early intervention and offer resources as appropriate. The coaches have standardized questions they ask these patients, which are later documented in Epic, so the rest of the care team is able to view the answers and come up with the best treatment plan for that patient. The coaches utilize Epic for follow-up appointments and will continue to meet with and support the patients, even after discharge. If necessary, they will also assist in setting up outpatient treatment and services. </p>
<iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="//play.vidyard.com/Q9Atpn1CMUcRChjM1qwiGk.html?v=3.1.1" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p class="article-body"> Nursing is often referred to as the art of science, knowledge and caring. At GBMC HealthCare we celebrate the Art of Nursing and each of its components through our Nursing Recognition Program. The program is structured in a way that recognizes nursing staff who exemplify and embody the fundamental elements of the art of nursing within their field. Each year we recognize nurses in the following categories: </p> <ul> <li> Diversity in Nursing </li> <li> Clinical Assistant Support Award </li> <li> Nurse Clinician of the Year </li> <li> Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Award </li> <li> Mrs. H. Norman Baetjer, Jr. Nursing Graduate of the Year </li> <li> Patient- and Family-Centered Care Award </li> <li> Nurse Leader Award </li> </ul>
<iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zUPFWrEzzXM" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p class="article-body"> Nursing is often referred to as the art of science, knowledge and caring. At GBMC HealthCare we celebrate the Art of Nursing and each of its components through our Nursing Recognition Program. The program is structured in a way that recognizes nursing staff who exemplify and embody the fundamental elements of the art of nursing within their field. <br> <br> <a class="btn dark-green" href="/node/4381">Watch the full show!</a> </p>
<iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eua4hI82UP8" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p class="article-body"> Lean Daily Management (LDM) reaffirms our commitment to excellence in patient care and safety. </p>
<p class="article-body"> Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) received its <strong>second consecutive “A” grade</strong> from a national hospital-safety organization. <br> <br> The Leapfrog Group, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, gives hospital safety grades twice a year based on categories that measure the quality of patient safety. The “A” grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grades for spring 2019 measured how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries, and infections. GBMC is only one of ten hospitals in the state to receive this high mark. <br> <br> “Our vision is to provide our patients the care that we would want for our own loved ones and this ‘A’ recognizes our excellence,” said John Chessare, MD, president and CEO of GBMC HealthCare. “While we are proud of this consecutive honor, we will not stop our improvement work until we achieve zero harm.” <br> <br> The Leapfrog Group rates over 2,600 general acute care hospitals across the country, including 40 in Maryland. <br> <br> The hospitals were given a letter grade from A through F based on several factors, including medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. The goal is to determine what a patient's risk of injury or infection is if they are cared for at a given hospital. </p> <div class="end-of-story"> </div>
<p class="article-body"> <style> .the-full-story h3 { margin: 2em auto; text-align: center; } .doc { width: 25%; clear: none; max-width: 300px; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 3px; } .doc h5 { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; z-index: 5; background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); opacity: 0; height: 100%; font-size: 1.2em; padding-top: 5em; } .doc:hover h5 { opacity: 1; } .doc:nth-child(5) { clear: none; } .doc:nth-child(4n+5) { clear: none; } .doc h5:after { display: none; } .doc h5 em { font-size:.8em; } .quote { font-family:roboto; font-style:italic; padding:0 5%; } .quote-person { padding-left: 10%; } .featherlight h4 { padding-left: 10px; } .featherlight .image-right img { box-shadow: 2px 2px 13px 0px rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.39); } .featherlight-content { max-width:1100px; } @media only screen and (max-width : 525px) { .doc { width: 50%; } .doc h5 { font-size: .9em; padding-top: 1em; } .quote { padding:0; } } </style> Seven of GBMC HealthCare’s outstanding nurses have been recognized in Baltimore magazine’s 2019 “Excellence in Nursing” issue! Nominations were collected from across the region and 50 winners in 21 specialties were selected by a panel of nurse advisors. GBMC is extremely proud of all its caregivers and congratulates the following nurses on their well-deserved honor: </p> <ul> <li> <strong>Mark Fisher, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN</strong> – Emergency Department </li> <li> <strong>Jennifer Spahn, MSN, RN, NEA-BC</strong> - Nursing Education </li> <li> <strong>Kristine Baker, RN</strong> – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit </li> <li> <strong>Kenneth Griffith, CRNA</strong> - Anesthesia </li> <li> <strong>JoAnn Parr, MS-HCM, BSN, RN</strong> – Care Management and Continuing Care Services </li> <li> <strong>Elaine Dougherty, RN, WCC</strong> – Wound Center </li> <li> <strong>Kristin Trawinski, MSN, RN</strong> – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit </li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <div class="row"> <div class="doc" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Physician"> <div class="col-xs-12 doc-pic"> <img itemprop="image" src="/sites/default/files/hg_features/hg_post/78cee3eb9ccd2374e7b4c92cd5697fc1.jpg" alt="Mark Fisher, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN"> <h5 itemprop="name"> Mark Fisher, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN <br> <em itemprop="medicalspecialty">Nurse Manager, Emergency Department <br> </em> </h5> </div> </div> <div class="doc" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Physician"> <div class="col-xs-12 doc-pic"> <img itemprop="image" src="/sites/default/files/hg_features/hg_post/a07525e00c93f14aa506b92437f3560f.jpg" alt="Jennifer Spahn, MSN, RN, NEA-BC"> <h5 itemprop="name"> Jennifer Spahn, MSN, RN, NEA-BC <br> <em itemprop="medicalspecialty">Clinical Program Manager-Nurse Residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center </em> </h5> </div> </div> <div class="doc" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Physician"> <div class="col-xs-12 doc-pic"> <img itemprop="image" src="/sites/default/files/hg_features/hg_post/daeb929be414486667662d18f72754c4.jpg" alt="Kristine Baker, RN"> <h5 itemprop="name"> Kristine Baker, RN <br> <em itemprop="medicalspecialty">Neonatal Intensive Care Unit</em> </h5> </div> </div> <div class="doc" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Physician"> <div class="col-xs-12 doc-pic"> <img itemprop="image" src="/sites/default/files/hg_features/hg_post/f730595191121198302386fc8d384067.jpg" alt="Kenneth Griffith, CRNA"> <h5 itemprop="name"> Kenneth Griffith, CRNA <br> <em itemprop="medicalspecialty">Department of Anesthesia </em> </h5> </div> </div> <div class="doc" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Physician"> <div class="col-xs-12 doc-pic"> <img itemprop="image" src="/sites/default/files/hg_features/hg_post/04d8b5edafbfd01b3014faa85774ec21.jpg" alt="JoAnn Parr, MS-HCM, BSN, RN"> <h5 itemprop="name"> JoAnn Parr, MS-HCM, BSN, RN <br> <em itemprop="medicalspecialty">Director of Care Management and Continuing Care Services at GBMC</em> </h5> </div> </div> <div class="doc" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Physician"> <div class="col-xs-12 doc-pic"> <img itemprop="image" src="/sites/default/files/hg_features/hg_post/af0e4043b22a56e5f2ee4574eec314b9.jpg" alt="Elaine Dougherty, RN, WCC"> <h5 itemprop="name"> Elaine Dougherty, RN, WCC <br> <em itemprop="medicalspecialty">Wound Center</em> </h5> </div> </div> <div class="doc" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Physician"> <div class="col-xs-12 doc-pic"> <img itemprop="image" src="/sites/default/files/hg_features/hg_post/11c4df0e14238ae6a8f2186e871fd527.jpg" alt="Kristin Trawinski, MSN, RN"> <h5 itemprop="name"> Kristin Trawinski, MSN, RN <br> <em itemprop="medicalspecialty">Nurse Manager, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit</em> </h5> </div> </div> </div> <br> <br> <!--A complete list of all nurses recognized can be found online at <a href="http://www.baltimoremagazine.com/excellence-in-nursing-2018" target="_blank"><em>Baltimore</em> Magazine's website</a>. --> <br> <br> <div class="end-of-story"> </div>
<iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6RBXJNfgdFU" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p class="article-body"> It's time for the GBMC Nearly New Sale! Last year, the twice-yearly sale raised almost $250,000 to help benefit GBMC programs like children's hospice care, the neonatal intensive care unit, neurology, and cancer patient support. Shoppers can find high quality clothing, shoes, books, housewares, art, jewelry, and more for low prices. </p>
