News & Notes
Nominate a Coworker for a Heritage Award by Aug. 31
Nominations are now open for the annual service excellence and leadership awards, handed out each year during Heritage Week. During the week, we celebrate the legacy of our founders, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Sisters of Mercy. This year, Heritage Week will be celebrated Sept. 21-26. Nominate a coworker by visiting one of… View Full Post
Betsy Hughes Hired to Lead Infirmary’s Magnet Process
Welcome Betsy Hughes, BSN, RN! Betsy has joined the Infirmary team as the Magnet Program Manager. She will be working closely with our HealthLinx partners as the Infirmary works toward its third Magnet designation. The Infirmary received its second Magnet designation in May 2018. Organizations must re-apply to renew their Magnet status every four years.… View Full Post
Valuable Service Comes to Hot Springs Patients and Coworkers
Did you know that the CDC reports that 20-30% of discharge medications are never filled by patients? And about 50% of patients cannot recall discharge orders; and of those 70% will likely be readmitted? Now, thanks to Smith Drug and Compounding and some incredible work by numerous Hot Springs administrative staff and coworkers, that doesn’t… View Full Post
Infirmary Welcomes New Pharmacist Residents
The Infirmary’s pharmacy team recently welcomed its newest pharmacist residents, Darby Ballestero and Jayme Holland. Darby earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Jayme received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy. Darby and Jayme… View Full Post
Donate Life-Saving Blood at the Infirmary on Aug. 11
Blood donation is especially important right now. However, hundreds of blood drives have been canceled, resulting in the loss of thousands of blood units. The Arkansas Blood Institute will be at the Infirmary on Tuesday, Aug. 11. You can help save a life when you donate. Tuesday, Aug. 1110am-3pmVincent dePaul Room All donors will receive… View Full Post
Share Your Feedback! Annual Coworker Survey Extended to Aug. 26
The annual coworker survey is now live, and leadership wants to hear from you! On Aug. 3, all coworkers hired before April 5, 2020 will receive a link to the survey from SMD. The survey has been extended to Aug. 26. You can also take the survey by visiting MyEmployeeExperience.org. You will login using your… View Full Post
Donate Life-Saving Blood at North on Aug. 5
The Arkansas Blood Institute is bringing its bloodmobile to North on Wednesday, Aug. 5. You can help save a life when you donate. Wednesday, Aug. 59am-1pmNorth parking lot All donors will receive a limited edition Camper Tshirt as well as a free voucher to Magic Springs. Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow and… View Full Post
Mark Your Calendars! Two Ways to Check-in With Your Local President
It’s time for a check-in with your local president! COVID-19 postponed the forums that were scheduled earlier this year, so we’ve come up with a unique way to stay connected. Coworkers are encouraged to participate in a check-in with their local hospital president beginning Monday, July 27. There are two ways to participate in a… View Full Post