News & Notes
February Fridays Were Red All Over
To all those who participated in the “Wear Red on Fridays in February”, we say THANK YOU! Although the first Friday in February is National Wear Red Day to promote heart health awareness, this year we decided to make every Friday in February “Wear Red Day”. We appreciate everyone coming together to show their support of… View Full Post
Infirmary Sim Lab Opens for Skills Assessment
Beginning March 5, the Emergency Response Competency Skill Assessment will be offered in the Education Department’s simulation lab at the Infirmary for the following units: Mobile Resource Unit/Registry/Central Based Pool, CVICU, CVSD, CVOR, NSICU, 4NE, Radiology, RNs and PCTs (these are units without a clinical-based educator). Please bring your Competency Skills check list. To access the… View Full Post
Communication Survey Asks How You Learn the Latest News
There’s a lot going on at CHI St. Vincent, and we want to know how you find out about it! Click here to take the Communication Survey*. The brief survey asks coworkers how they feel about the level of communication they receive and how they like to learn what’s happening. The survey also asks coworkers… View Full Post
Advanced Certification Gives Hot Springs Occupational Therapist a Hand
Laura Hutts, MS OTR-L CHT, occupational therapist in Hot Springs, became a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), one of only 34 in the state of Arkansas. CHT is one of the most advanced certifications available for occupational therapy requiring over 4,000 hours of documented direct hand therapy practice and completion of advanced clinical skills and theory… View Full Post
Coworkers Go Red for Heart Health Awareness
The first Friday in February is National Wear Red Day to promote heart health awareness, but this year we decided to make every Friday in February “Wear Red Day”. Some teams came strong right out of the gate, others…well. Now it’s time for everyone to show their support of Heart Month! Get your teams together… View Full Post
The Cafeteria Wants Feedback from You
The cafeteria wants to find out from you how they can improve. A consumer experience survey is being conducted at each of the four hospitals until Friday, March 1. The survey takes less than 10 minutes and asks for feedback on a variety of topics, including quality of food, menu options, hours of service and… View Full Post
Hot Springs Hosts Annual Chili Cookoff Benefiting Relay for Life
Put on your chef’s hat and get your pot and best spices. Or, just grab your bowls and your spoons, eat some delicious chili and help raise money for a great cause! Hot Springs will host a chili cookoff, benefiting Relay for Life, on Friday, March 1, from 11am-1pm in the Mercy and McAuley rooms.… View Full Post
Heart Institute Hosts Women’s Heart Health Fireside Chat in Hot Springs
The Heart Institute hosted the inaugural Women’s Heart Health Fireside Chat & Luncheon in Hot Springs on Friday, February 8. The event was held at The Warehouse, the Senior Center’s temporary home. Approximately 50 heart patients were treated to a heart healthy lunch, an introduction from Dr. Doug Ross, Chief Medical Officer for CHI St.… View Full Post