Our Stories: Joint Commission preparedness

As you know, we’re preparing to soon welcome a group of Joint Commission surveyors between now and September. I hear a lot from different groups about being “Joint Commission ready.” While this is absolutely important—as their survey provides us with a benchmark of our hospitals and clinics’ quality and safety standards—the real question we should ask ourselves is, “Are we patient ready?”

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Clinician’s gut feeling finds heart defect that went undetected for 26 years

When monitoring a patient during an infusion treatment in Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jennifer Off, BSN, RN, noticed a spike in the patient’s heart rate.

Provider Communication Program – fall dates now available

All classes will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights located just south of Kinnick Stadium. See a full schedule and sign up in Employee Self Service.

Encourage someone to join the Patient and Family Advisory Board today

Do you know a patient or a patient’s family member who is looking to make a difference? Encouraging them to join the Patient and Family Advisory Board is a great way to get them engaged.

Documentation tips: acute blood loss anemia

Anemia, a condition where there is a reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells and the amount of hemoglobin, causes a decrease in the ability of the blood to deliver oxygen to body tissues and organs. Organs depend on oxygen to function properly. Anemia due to blood loss can be classified as either acute or chronic.

Zhorne named associate chief medical officer for UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

UI Health Care has named Derek Zhorne, MD, as the first associate chief medical officer for UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. In this role, he will report to the chief medical officer and the chair of the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics.

Vermillion named director of Clinical Documentation Improvement

Melissa Vermillion has accepted the role of director within the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) department. Vermillion has been a valuable member of the team and involved in many projects focusing on quality and documentation initiatives, including the implementation of a quality department within CDI.

Patient comments about 'attention'

We receive a range of comments when patients leave us feedback, including praise and recommendations for improvement. This month’s patient feedback is focused on “attention.”

Maize software monitors access to medical records

UI Health Care utilizes Maize software to monitor employees’ access to their own medical record—as well as access to other employee’s records and family member records—to help make sure access is appropriate.

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