To those of you who attended the Mandatory Meetings this week “Thank you for your time!” Leadership has had a long week of meeting and your input is being taken to the Practice Council.
Per the website #thefactsite, Cards Against Humanity bought an island in Maine to preserve wildlife. It is called Hawaii 2
Purchased by Cards Against Humanity in 2014, Hawaii 2 consists of six acres of land, and is located in St. George Lake, Maine. This island is also know as Birch Island and is near the town of Liberty.
April is a great month for meteor showers. One of which is the Lyrids meteor shower, which appears from April 16th to April 26th each year. There’s another one called the Eta Aquariids meteor shower that can be seen onwards from April 21st
“Alone we can do so little; together, we can do so much.”
~Helen Keller
N95 Fit Testing
The system is back to having to be fit tested annually on your birthday. After communicating with Employee Health, if you did not have a fit test on your birthday in the past year you need to make an appointment and will have to do again in your birthday month. So for example the last time I was fit tested was 2021 when there was a shortage of the mask that was fit tested for. I have not been fit tested since. So I am going next week to be fit tested and then will have to go again in October this fall as that is my birthday month. This is essential to get in and tested as this is a regulation that we have fallen out on with DNV in the past. Call Employee Health is you have any questions.
Patient Voices, cont. through April 17, 2023
They took so good care of me. Explain to me why I needed to take some of the medications. Marian, nurse, she was nice with me. They took the baby out with her arms crossed and her arm got hurt.
The post partum department nurse Paige. The midwife and doctor who delivered. Paige kept me company and made me comfortable. The midwife Monika talked me through everything and helped me. The practice could have informed me about C-section sooner.
I felt like no one cared there, I would press the call button and it would be 60 to 90 minutes before the nurse showed up. Then when the doctor was taking me off the IV and switching to pill form, I was not given pain medication for the entire day. When it was finally brought up I was told there was miscommunication which to me just proves they didn't care about me or were even paying attention to each other. Half the time the nurse would give me the pills then just leave, not even confirming if I had took them or asked if I need anything else. I went 5 days and my bedding was never changed once, even after I requested sheets as I had been sweating, and my wound was only cleaned once by a nurse.
My first nurse was amazing and so helpful and kind. The man who did my epidural was horrible and rude. The room they put me in after delivery was unprepared and super tiny. It took the nurses 30 to 45 minutes to come in and check on me each time I made a call.
CAPTIAL BUDGET WISH LIST
Its time to put together the capital budget, items over $1000/ lifespan of greater than 3 years. You can help by putting together items that your department needs (different than want). I have passed out a paper to put your wish list together and I need them back by Tuesday, April 25th.
Where are you from?
DeLand, FL
Do you have children and/or animals?
I have 2 Children, son is 3 years old and daughter is 6 years old. I also have a dog and chickens
What do you like to do outside of work?
I like to go on our boat, camping and Disney cruises
What is the last destination you went to?
Margaritaville in Auburndale, FL
Where do you want to visit? (Dream trip)
Greece
Favorite food?
Gluten free brownies in cafeteria
Favorite drink or cocktail?
Miami Vice
What would be your theme song?
Pretty Girls Walk by Big Boss Vette
Do you collect anything?
Shells
What is the best concert you ever attended?
Brittney Spears
If you could learn one skill instantly what would it be?
To speak Spanish
If you could choose a brand new name what would it be?
Jade
If you had to live as an animal for one year, which one would you choose and why?
I would like to be a dolphin
RN with Labor and Delivery
Where are you from?
Fort Myers, FL
Do you have children and/or animals?
I have 2 sons, 4 and 1 years old. I also have a dog and cat
What do you like to do outside of work?
I like to go running, camping and swim in my pool
What is the last destination you went to?
I went to the Taylor Swift concert in Tampa!
Where do you want to visit? (Dream trip)
Italy
Favorite food?
Pizza
Favorite drink or cocktail?
Pinot Grigio
What would be your theme song?
Formation by Beyoncé
What is the best concert you ever attended?
Imagine Dragons
If you could learn one skill instantly what would it be?
To speak Spanish
If you could choose a brand new name what would it be?
Lauren
If you had to live as an animal for one year, which one would you choose and why?
Giraffe
What would be your super power?
Teleporting
What is something that you learned about yourself in the last three months? That I missed working Labor so I came back!
Dr. Gumiroff,
It is apparent that you have made a mark on this department. Your down to earth style, your wit and smile say so much. Those you have helped do not understand how lucky they are to have had your talented hands helping them bring their precious gifts into this world. We all wish you and your wonderful family the best in West Palm Beach!
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
5:00—9:00 pm
Bahama Breeze Restaurant
14701 S Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers FL
Come and have a drink and a bite as we wish him well on his next big adventure.
The Benefits of Skin to Skin extend beyond the golden hour!
Low temperature? Skin to skin!
Blood sugar concerns? Skin to skin!
Poor feeding? Skin to skin!
Fussy baby? Skin to skin!
Educate your patients on the benefits of skin to skin. If you have an infant at risk for low blood sugars, (late preterm, SGA, LGA) baby should be skin to skin as much as possible, as long as it is safe!
Encourage partners to practice skin to skin when Mom is resting!
Reminder: To Order a Lactation Consultation, you must place your order in the babies chart, and make note of what you have tried to help mom do.
CERTIFICATIONS
PROCESS CHANGE
Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Course –the next course will be held on May 16/17- we are working on who will go to these classes. (your supervisor MUST schedule you)
When you take a learn@Lee class we do not need you to submit your Certificate of Completion. This is part of your transcript and can be printed on an as needed basis only. Certificates of Completion from other
EDUCATION QUESTIONS?
Email the Educators with questions. Please remember to email both Robin and Roseann!
Educational links to sign ups can be accessed through the OB Services Webpage. https://intranet.leehealth.org/group/ obstetrical-services/education/mandatory-education
See attached Calendar of scheduled Mandatory and Required Classes
2023 Malignant Hyperthermia module is now out on Learn@Lee and is required for all RNs, STs and CNAs due 5/31/23 2023 Malignant Hyperthermia Overview
2023 Annual Point of Care Competencies for Accu-Chek. Competencies will be available on RALS eQuiz beginning April 10 and must be completed prior to June 30, or access to devices will be locked. Instructions for RALS access are...
Policy Update
Reminder:
D673 03 00 050R
Recovery of Mother Infant Dyad 2-23 to 2-25
A physical assessment should be performed on the newborn within the first 2 hours after birth.
Contributors:
Dr. Joyce Arand
Dr. Alex Gumiroff
Alicia Hart
Brenda Miller
Shiminka Greenidge
Robin Piaggione
Roseann Civil
Shannon Richmond
Diana Chmielewski
Cheryl Rothey
Amy Morris
Reach out to Cheryl of you have something to contribute! We love to hear from you!
STATE OF THE UNION 2023 dates
Join us for our quarterly meeting in the Sanibel/Captiva Meeting Rooms. May 3,
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OB Practice Council Meeting Dates for 2023
May 18th @ 7:30 am
June 15th @ 7:30 am
July 20th @ 7:30 am
August 17th @ 7:30 am
September 21st @ 7:30 am
October 19th @ 7:30 am
November 16th @ 7:30 am
No Meeting in December
Then I unbuttoned my pants and it was all ok
At first, I thought I had Covid Because I couldn’t breathe.
“Positive culture comes from being mindful, and respecting your coworkers, and being empathetic”
~ Biz Stone
