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Stay updated with the Pulse Monthly - December 2021 edition! In the Human Resources Department, as part of our continued development of our internal communications to our team members, we introduce the Pulse Monthly. In this edition: - Department Feature - Employee Status Changes - Service Interruption & Changes - MHMC Monthly News - Hot Policy of the Month - What's Coming... Mc Carson Bledman Deputy Manager - Employee Engagement Reward & Recognition / Editor Happy New Year, Team MHMC! 2021 is gone and we have gracefully ushered in 2022. We have journeyed long and hard through 2021 and have had several wins amidst the challenges. I am confident that 2022 will be a greater year for all of us. I cannot continue without recognizing the evident Christmas cheer during the end of 2021 here at MHMC! We saw departments coming together and celebrating in the safest way possible, and many organisations and individuals donating to our institution. And oh! I cannot forget how LUCELEC came through and brought an era of newness with their display of lights on our building which was the joy to behold. We wish each department well as we set our 2022 goals for success. We encourage you to focus on collaboration and work towards improving our communication for greater effectiveness. It is only then can we be seen as ONE TEAM! Of course, we cannot ignore the surge in cases that Fair Helen has been experiencing and so we implore each of you to work with the government and respective agencies as we monitor the situation and respond appropriately. I want to thank all our team members who continue to support in the COVID-19 response efforts. Ultimately, let's stay the course in making MHMC #1 in healthcare. Enjoy the read and ensure you let us know if we are keeping your attention. In the meantime, until the next edition, remember to follow the protocols to keep yourself, family, friends and colleagues safe:
Siobhan James-Alexander CEO, Millennium Heights Medical Complex
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HANDS Wash your hands often or sanitize when washing is not possible
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FACE Wear your mask and wear it properly, avoid touching your face
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FEET
Social distance, stay more than 6 feet apart, avoid gatherings
Remember: Prevention starts with you; we should all play our part in the fight against COVID-19.
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D E C E M B E R P ULSE HEALTH
WELLNESS
TOGETHERNESS
DEPARTMENT FEATURE consists of The Rehabilitation Department the Physiotherapy Department (PT) located at the OKEUH and the Occupational Therapy (OT) Department located at the NMWC and is managed by Dr. Sibyl Edward. Dr. Edward, a Physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience is assisted by 14 staff members, inclusive of four Physiotherapists, three Physiotherapy Assistants, one Physiotherapy Aide, one Occupational Therapist, three Rehabilitative Care Dr. Sibyl Edward Assistants and a Receptionist The PT Department functions as a general acute care in-patient unit with an out-patient rehabilitation component which is housed in a state of the art department. The department comprises five (5) cubicle areas, an activity/gym area, treatment room, and a splint preparation room. The Outpatient (only) OT Department at the NMWC consist of a one-room area with sections demarcating level of focus and level of interest. To support with the improvement of patients' motor and cognitive skills, there is an adjoining kitchen and an area designated for gardening. Jointly those two units work to assist patients in reaching their full potential physically and cognitively. This is achieved by assisting patients in regaining independence in all areas of their lives by transforming their pain and discomfort and improving their quality of life. We feature Ms. Jeannette Charms Frederick who is a qualified Physiotherapist and joined the Victoria Hospital team as a Physiotherapist I in 2017 and Team MHMC on April 1, 2021. Ms. Frederick’s knowledge, experiences, delightful personality and strong work ethic create the base required to assess, develop a plan of care and administer specific therapeutic interventions to patients referred to the department. Her additional qualification of massage therapy makes her one of the go to professionals for patients with musculoskeletal ailments, where pain is a referral symptom and where a certain specific massage technique would enhance those patients’ well-being. The department's focus is to provide an individualized, interactive approach to each patient by Jeannette Charms Frederick qualified, skilled and licensed professionals. Ms. Frederick actively engages in skills and knowledge development to meet the department’s rigorous requirements. An ardent team-player and consummate professional, she contributes to the goal of the Department to build on the services offered to the patients referred.
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DECEMBER PULS E HEALTH
WELLNESS
TOGETHERNESS
EMPLOYEE STATUS CHANGES - NOVEMBER 2021 N EW HIRES
SEPARATIONS
Winsbert Sonson - Handyman Jason Simon - Plumber
Anthonia Jn. Baptiste - Health Aide Johanna Epiphane - Domestic Assistant Sabitha James - Housekeeping Supervisor
Aaron Alexander - Call Centre Operator
TRANSFERS/PROMOTIONS
Tarika Paul - Biomedical Coordinator
Anoushka Bruce - Help Desk Administrator Kisha Talian - Call Centre Operator
Nairire Henry - Domestic Assistant to Waste &
Lesli Mitchel - Health Aide
Linen Handler
Rufina Lurice-Hubert - Domestic Assistant
Assistant
Julia Stanio - Domestic Assistant
Jordan Laughlin - Physiotherapist Darrell Norley - Orderly
Kurtly Denis - Orderly to Rehabilitative Care Sherneil Darius - Waste & Linen Handler to Rehabilitative Care Assistant
Lee Stephen - Orderly
Beverly Jn Marie - Rehabilitative Care Assistant Nelta Francis - Rehabilitative Care Assistant Curtley Junior Andrew - Office Courier Dwight Moncherry - Driver Franklin Calderon - Driver
Sabina Charles - Staff Nurse I Debra Crick - Staff Nurse I
Sandy Donovant - Staff Nurse I
Jannel Walter-Alexander - Staff Nurse I Nicole Mathurin - Staff Nurse I
Yasmin Philip-Sadoo - Staff Nurse II
CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME to all employees who were recently promoted and those who joined our MHMC Team. We also bid farewell to those who have moved on and wish them every success in their future endeavours.
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SERVICE INTERRUPTION & CHANGES Revised Visitation Rules at OKEUH & NMWC Effective Friday January 14,2021 the following visitation rules have been established: National Mental Wellness Centre (NMWC)
All Wards | Maximum 15 mins for the visit |1 visitor per patient • Monday to Sunday | 4pm - 5pm
Owen King EU Hospital (OKEUH) All Wards | Maximum 15 mins for the visit |1 visitor per patient • Monday to Sunday | 6am - 7am Patients in the Pediatrics Ward are allowed one parent to stay and their should be registered with the nurses. The other parent or visitor will only be permitted during visiting hours. MHMC recognises that persons may wish to drop off items for family members outside of visiting hours. Please note these items can be dropped off at the security station, properly marked with the patient’s name and ward
MHMC MONTHLY NEWS Operating Room Technicians Cross the Graduation Stage As MHMC continues to assess its operations and the services provided to the public, management recognizes the need to improve the skills and competencies of team members. This mission was displayed as 12 Health Aides successfully completed 84 hours of Clinical Education Training for Operating Room Technicians. The graduation was held on Wednesday December 15th, 2021 at National Mental Wellness Centre Auditorium. Members of the Senior Management Team, Clinical Team, Quality Team and Nursing Team all joined to celebrate this achievement. Valedictorian Dilan Fontellio delivered a compelling valedictory speech which was sure to boost his colleagues while Sharon Cherubin and Vicky Leon received awards for Outstanding Academic Performance and Clinical Performance respectively. Congratulations to our first cohort of Operating Room Technicians!
Updated COVID-19 Protocols at MHMC COVID-19 cases continue to rise and as such MHMC Team Members become at increase risk as we interact with people in our line of work. To protect our interest, COVID-19 updated measures have been put into effect January 11, 2022. The following highlights the measures instituted at MHMC: 1. MASK, MASK, MASK A. Masks must be worn at ALL times. B. When in shared spaces, masks should remain on all day. Mask may be lowered only for short periods of eating and drinking and only one employee may have their mask lowered at any point in time. C. Only one employee may access lunchrooms at any point in time, again to limit the chancesf o more than one employee having their masks lowered in a shared space.
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DECEMBER PULSE 2. IF AN EMPLOYEE DEVELOPS SYMPTOMS
A. Employees who develop symptoms at home must not report to work but inform their immediate supervisor and go to the nearest testing facility and must remain home pending results.
B. If an employee develops symptoms at work, they must inform their immediate supervisor who will make arrangements to have the employee tested and return home to wait for test results.
Patient Services embarks on a capacity building exercise The Patient Services Department has established their training plan for the first quarter and will continue throughout the year. The training program is intended to improve the soft skills, professional skills as well as the overall wellbeing of team members on the job. Deputy Manager Front Office and Lead on the training initiative, Ms. Anisha Maximin believes that as we begin to digitize our processes there is a need to assess the skills needed to function in that space. She also believes that some of the softer skills such as customer service, though small to some, has a detrimental impact on business operations if left unaddressed. Kudos, Patient Services!
HOT POLICY OF THE MONTH Chapter 11.08 Registration of Nurses and Midwives Act, Part 2 - Nurses Excerpt 10. Register of Nurses (1) The Council shall keep for the purposes of this Part of this Act a register, to be known as the Register of Nurses, on which it shall cause to be entered the names of all persons who are entitled to be registered as nurses in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (2) The entry on the Register of Nurses shall show the date of the registration and the qualification upon which the registration is based. (3) The Register of Nurses may be divided or classified, according to the manner which the Council considers most appropriate, into male and female nurses, and into nurses qualified for general nursing or for such special classes or branches of nursing as the Council may specify.
WHAT'S COMING... Let’s take a look at what’s cooking up around MHMC in the upcoming month. Stay tuned for updates! Maintenance Day
January 18, 2022
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