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We invite you to join us for our upcoming Primary Children's Hospital Miller Campus hiring event, where you can learn more about our hospital, our career opportunities, and more! Date: Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 Time: 1pm - 5pm MT Location: Amber Room at Thanksgiving Point (inside the Museum of Ancient Life), 2929 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043 We currently have open positions in the following areas: Child Life, Environmental Services/Housekeeping, Food Services, Imaging, Medical Assistants, Patient Care Techs, Pharmacy, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapy, Security, and Supply Chain. You can RSVP for this event here: https://tinyurl.com/pchlehi92023. We look forward to connecting with you!
After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 23 and moving from Eagle Mountain to rural Mt. Pleasant to be near family, Kiley Thompson Sherman started receiving care at Sanpete Valley Hospital, one of Intermountain Health’s smallest hospitals. Any concerns that Kiley would receive sub-par care in that rural setting were quickly put to rest, however, as the Sanpete team rallied to support her. One of Kiley’s dreams was to take her son to ride the North Pole Express in Heber Valley. A group of Sanpete caregivers purchased tickets for them, and the family planned to ride the Express after she felt better. Unfortunately, Kiley’s health did not allow her to make that trip. She died a week before Christmas, leaving behind her husband and young son. On the anniversary of Kiley’s death, Gage and their son plan to go ride the North Pole Express. Her photo and her “hidden Mickey” message are memorialized in Sanpete’s “Fighter Hall.” “I love the people I work with so much,” Shelly Wood, the nurse case manager at Sanpete and Kiley's aunt, said. “I saw such compassion and such generosity. At Kiley’s worst moments and in her greatest time of need, this little hospital rallied around her. Her problems became our problems, and we figured out how to treat her. These individuals were heroes.”
Desert Companion has recognized 9 Intermountain Health providers in its 5th annual Top Doctors publication. The Intermountain Health providers among the 350 named to this prestigious list are: Dr. Steven Yates, Oncology/Hematology Dr. John Bedotto, Cardiology Dr. Lara Wenner, Internal Medicine Dr. Brian Davis, Physical Medicine Dr. Janmejay (Jay) Patel, Cardiology Dr. Afi Bruce, Internal Medicine Dr. Sunita Kalra, Internal Medicine Dr. John Hou, Internal Medicine Dr. Marija Krstic, Internal Medicine “The recognition for these providers underscores their expertise, quality care for our patients and dedication to Southern Nevada’s communities,” said Dr. Cara Camiolo, Region Chief Medical Officer at Intermountain. “Choosing a doctor is a very important decision. For patients to be able to see these providers are among the top doctors nominated by their own peers is a meaningful testament to their commitment to excellence. The August/September Desert Companion Top Doctors issue also celebrates Intermountain internal medicine physician Dr. Audrey Cruz as a “Trendsetter” feature for her unique personal style as a provider. Two years ago, Mattel selected Dr. Cruz to be one of their “Barbie Role Models” and created a limited-edition Barbie that is replicated after her.
21 Intermountain Health hospitals have been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding social responsibility, receiving the top grade in its latest national hospital index. The hospitals received “A” grades in areas that include value of care, patient outcomes, clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, avoiding overuse and cost efficiency. “When communities have access to socially responsible healthcare, our nation grows stronger,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. “That’s why it’s so important to hold up these high-performing hospitals as examples for others to follow.” Congratulations to the following hospitals for receiving "A" grades! Colorado: - Good Samaritan Medical Center - Lafayette - Lutheran Medical Center - Wheat Ridge - Saint Joseph Hospital - Denver - St. Mary's Medical Center - Grand Junction Montana: - Holy Rosary Healthcare - Miles City - St. James Healthcare - Butte - St. Vincent Healthcare - Billings Utah: - Alta View Hospital - Sandy - American Fork Hospital - American Fork - Cedar City Hospital - Cedar City - Delta Community Hospital - Delta - Heber Valley Hospital - Heber City - Intermountain Medical Center - Murray - McKay-Dee Hospital - Ogden - Layton Hospital - Layton - LDS Hospital - Salt Lake City - Logan Regional Hospital - Logan - Sanpete Valley Hospital - Mount Pleasant -Sevier Valley Hospital - Richfield - Utah Valley Hospital - Provo Idaho: - Cassia Regional Hospital - Burley
Congratulations to Cedar City Hospital in Cedar City, UT and Park City Hospital in Park City, UT for being recognized on Becker's Healthcare's 153 Great Community Hospitals list for 2023! Community hospitals are vital pieces of the overall healthcare system, expanding care access to patients who might otherwise need to travel great distances or face other barriers to care. The Becker's editorial team selected hospitals for inclusion based on several outside rankings and ratings organizations, including U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, CMS, The Leapfrog Group and The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Recently, members of our Nurse Enterprise Wellbeing Team and other Peaks caregivers were invited to attend the Colorado Workplace Well-being Summit to learn how to improve employee mental health through H.O.P.E Certification. The insights shared at the conference excited the Peaks members of the Nurse Enterprise Wellbeing Team, as they’ve searched for ways to evolve the nursing wellness model in Peaks that can be implemented enterprise wide. Our Nurse Enterprise Wellbeing Team consists of caregivers from all regions with an objective to: “Create a thriving environment where all nursing caregivers can find joy and fulfillment in their personal and professional lives caring for others.” This year, two members of this Team, Sarah and Malia, submitted for and were rewarded with a $50,000 Safety Grant to support the implementation of the Stress First Aid (SFA) model in the Peaks Region. This model was developed by the National Center for PTSD to improve recovery from stress reactions. It also provides a way to help all caregivers to check in with themselves and others regularly and be comfortable and competent in connecting with resources. “Having models like this will help nurses learn about and integrate tools to help them check in on each other and coordinate the resources that they need to get back towards that green zone. We know that humans don’t typically communicate negative feelings very well. Having simple tools to help will be very beneficial,” Sarah said.
Intermountain Health is thrilled to be the title sponsor of the highly-anticipated Yellowstone International Air Show in Billings, MT on August 12-13, 2023. As a leader in healthcare and dedicated to serving our communities, we are honored to support this extraordinary event that celebrates our brave servicemen and women – many of whom are our own caregivers. Additionally, in partnership with local EMS providers, our caregivers from St. Vincent Healthcare will be on-site, ready to provide medical assistance and first aid, helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. We believe in the power of community, and that's why we are proud to collaborate with the Yellowstone International Air Show to bring this phenomenal event to Billings!
Checking vitals is second nature to nurses. The around-the-clock routine is typically performed every four hours to monitor a patient’s health and prevent a downturn in their condition. At Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, July Mathias and Brianna Peterson have done many overnight vitals on pediatric patients and noticed that it often led to sleepless nights for patients and guardians. The two nurses decided to take these overnight experiences and use them as a study in the CORE Scholar Program, which would later lead to a published article in the “Journal of Pediatric Nursing." The study involved researching the effects of overnight vitals on acute care patients who are in the hospital. July and Brianna, with the help of their mentors Leandra Bitterfeld and Clare Kranz, reviewed 11 different studies that addressed acute care patients, things that might disrupt a child’s sleep in the hospital, and the safety of foregoing overnight vitals in acute care patients. “I feel like in the last year, aside from our study experience, there have been so many growth opportunities introduced here at Intermountain that I think are phenomenal,” July said. “It felt empowering to jump into this process with only a bachelor’s degree in nursing and have the support from Leandra and Primary Children’s to help us make sure we were doing things correctly. It’s exciting to know that you can get involved where you are at right now.”
Elias, who works in our Supply Chain Center’s (SCC) Fulfillment Center, arrived in the United States in 2016 as a refugee from the Republic of Congo, a region in Africa engulfed in violence and armed conflict. Now seven years later, with a smile on his face and gratitude in his heart, he’s officially a U.S. citizen. Making a journey of over 8,000 miles away from his home, Elias found asylum in Utah with his brother, who had arrived eight years earlier. He immediately set out to find employment, first working for Delta Airlines, then landing at Intermountain Health. “Elias is always smiling and can’t do enough to help others,” said Gordon Slade, senior director distribution services. “He lives and embraces Intermountain’s values, is very humble, and loves to work. He also supports and embraces others from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds to make sure everyone feels welcome.” In February, Elias received a call from the immigration office requesting that he show up the next day to take his test to become an American citizen. With little time to prepare, he said a prayer that he would be able to succeed. A few weeks later, he arrived to work at the SCC with his U.S. citizenship certificate in hand and tears of happiness streaming down his face. He told everyone how proud he was that he was officially an American citizen.
We invite you to join us for our Medical Assistant Virtual Open House! Come connect with our team and learn more about our clinics, specialties, and more. Date: Thursday, August 24th, 2023 Time: 4pm - 5pm MT Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams - a link to join will be shared with you after you RSVP Visit https://bit.ly/maevent82023 to RSVP for this virtual event today - we look forward to connecting with you!
