Physicians recognized with
Spirit of Magnet award
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agnet™ designation is thought of by some to be a nursing recognition. But, at Baptist Health, it’s a philosophy engrained in our mission. It takes every member of the care team to deliver on Magnet expectations in each patient encounter. It applies to the whole health system — and is especially beneficial if the physicians are collaborative, according to Diane Raines, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president and chief nursing officer for Baptist Health. “It makes the difference between something you say you are and something you are,” Raines said. Studies show that Magnet hospitals provide better patient outcomes, including lower mortality rates, and higher
patient satisfaction than hospitals without this distinction. Baptist Health was first recognized as a Magnet health system in 2007 and, through continuous improvements and documentation of positive outcomes, was redesignated in 2012. Magnet Physician Champions embody the traits the designation is built on – education, professional development and collaboration to improve patient care. More than 150 nominations were received this year.
Congratulations to the 2013 physician champions listed below:
Baptist Jacksonville: Charles (Don) Cousar, MD Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon
Baptist Nassau: Timothy Lucey, DO Neurologist
“He excels at sharing knowledge with his patients, their families and friends. He is extremely patient teaching the patient and their families about open heart procedures and post-operative care. He puts his heart and soul into his craft. He has actually brought a patient’s daughter to the operating room to talk to her confused father to help make the decision for the better surgery outcome, in choosing the correct valve for him.”
“He embodies the characteristics of a professional that is passionate about his patients, practice and the hospital staff. Dr. Lucey is a champion of interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching. He encourages nurses, physical therapists and other members of the care team to round with him. He takes every opportunity to educate nurses and patients regarding disease process. Dr. Lucey takes the opportunity to explain the rationale of the treatment plan and disease process.”
“Many times, Dr. Cousar makes himself available to cardiologists in the catheterization lab during a heart catheterization in order to provide immediate consultation for the patient’s best interests and to best facilitate the needs of the cardiologists.”
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“He is always available for professional collaboration. His bedside manner is one of the best I have seen and I have been nursing for 40 years. He gives the patient a layout of what their situation is now, and what they may be experiencing later with their stroke process.”