Hot Springs
Chad Chat: How Bedside Shift Reporting Improves Patient Experience
Patient experience remains a top focus throughout CHI St. Vincent, and in the latest Chad Chat, CEO Chad Aduddell talks with nurses in Hot Springs about how bedside shift reporting has translated to improved patient experience scores. The nurses say it reduces patient anxiety and allows them to be more involved in their care. They… View Full Post
Sign Up Now for Pack Shack Parties
Pack Shack parties are returning! The Values in Action team will host Pack Shack party to pack thousands of meals for neighbors in need. Coworkers will be able to volunteer for 30 minutes – 1 hour time slots on these dates: Infirmary/NorthTuesday, July 30, 11am-2pmTerrace Room Hot SpringsThursday, Aug. 1, 11am-2pm Mercy / McAuley Room… View Full Post
Yvonne Rogers Named Service Hero in Hot Springs
Yvonne Rogers was recognized as a Service Hero in Hot Springs for displaying the value of COMPASSION. Yvonne, RHIT, HIM Department Supervisor, was walking in the hospital when a man who had just been discharged from the ED approached her, looking for a doctor who no longer works in Hot Springs. Yvonne led the man… View Full Post
Karen Street Named Service Hero in Hot Springs
Karen Street was recognized as a Service Hero in Hot Springs for displaying the value of EXCELLENCE. Karen, BSN, RN, CEN-PACU, was nominated for her work on the Clinical Ladder program, which encourages professional growth of nurses. As chair of the program, Karen has gone above and beyond to help encourage nurses to participate in… View Full Post
Spencer Burris Named Service Hero in Hot Springs
Spencer Burris was recognized as a Service Hero in Hot Springs for displaying the values of EXCELLENCE and COMPASSION. Spencer, RN on 3 West, was nominated by a patient’s family. Their daughter, who suffers from seizures, was brought to the ER after she fell and hit her head. “Spencer listened to our concerns and made… View Full Post
Lisa King Receives Hot Springs DAISY Award
Lisa King, a nurse in Hot Springs, received the June DAISY Award. Lisa was nominated by a patient who was returning for a second surgery in a month. The patient “received excellent care from all of my team but one person really worked hard to make a difference.” “This nurse recognized that there was an… View Full Post
Hot Springs Celebrates Nurses Who Completed Clinical Ladder
Hot Springs celebrated the latest group of nurses to complete their Clinical Ladder. More than 70 nurses attended a celebration breakfast. The clinical ladder is a structured system to provide nurses’ career advancement while remaining in the clinical setting, providing direct patient care. It is used to recognize professional development and differentiates levels of nursing expertise and contribution. Sixty-nine… View Full Post
Encouraged by Supervisors, Coworker Pursues Dream of Becoming a Nurse
The following story was featured in the Spring 2019 issue of the OneSpirit Magazine. CHI St. Vincent has made professional growth a priority and offers many opportunities for coworkers to enhance their personal and professional lives. In this excerpt from the latest OneSpirit Magazine, hear from coworkers who have chosen to pursue higher education and… View Full Post