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In October we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month, offering an opportunity to highlight the contributions of people with disabilities, and to recognize the importance of inclusion in our workplaces. In this article, DEI Communications shares insight on why continued efforts for equal access, inclusion and non-discrimination for people with disabilities remains vastly important. Read more.
This month we recognize the founding of TeamHealth more than 40 years ago, in October 1979. We want to recognize our leaders, clinicians, non-clinical workers and all employees who serve our organization and support providing the best quality care to patients and communities nationwide. In this video, Dr. Lynn Massingale, Co-Founder and Chair, Board of Directors, shares more about the growth of our company and how our leadership and staff continue to prioritize offering stable, quality care while enhancing the healthcare landscape.
In case you missed it, you can now watch the webinar as Dr. Jamie D. Freelin, Interim National Medical Director for TeamACO and Regional Medical Director, Carolinas & South Regions, TeamHealth, and Amanda McMullen, PhD, RN, CPHQ, SVP, Operations ACO, Team ACO, discuss innovative ways to advance patient outcome within the post-acute care environment! Watch the webinar here.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is a serious public health concern that impacts people of all ages, races and those in various industries, including healthcare. In this video, Mary “Stirling” Barlow, APC Lead, Emergency Medicine, Mission Hospital, shares why recognizing this month means so much to her on both a personal and professional level, detailing the loss of family members and colleagues to suicide. She shares why breaking stigmas and raising awareness towards resources is vital to preventing suicides from happening. Call or text the 988 hotline if you or a loved one is seeking support through a suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
When a 150-bed hospital in Palestine, Texas was met with challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic, they turned to TeamHealth to improve care within their Emergency Department. Our Performance Improvement Consultants (PIC) team implemented our patient experience program, APEX, to improve areas such as, patient communication, clinician accountability, training consistency and expansive collaboration. In this white paper, Dr. Kenneth DeKay, Facility Medical Director, Emergency Medicine, Dr. Cesar Uy, Facility Medical Director, Hospital Medicine and Tracy Marchky, MBA, BSN, RN, CPPS, Chief Nursing Officer share how the partnership made significant improvements to patient experience, length of stay and readmission metrics. Learn more.
Did you know that orthopedic surgery is one of the highest volume specialties for hospital admissions? In fact, of the 131.1 million emergency department visits that take place each year, nearly 38 million are injury related, including 6 million fracture visits and 3.2 million sports injury visits. At TeamHealth, we remain committed to supporting our orthopedic surgeons who deliver essential patient care. Learn more about our clinical partnerships.
With the rise of COVID-19 cases and fall and winter seasons approaching, questions are circulating related to how best to stay protected against COVID-19. In this article, our Emerging Infectious Disease Taskforce (EIDT) provides insight on reasons behind the surge in SARS-CoV-2 cases, updated recommendations on when is best to vaccinate against the virus to maximize protection and why taking an approach similar to that of protecting against influenza could be an effective way to decrease the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Learn more.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is a serious public health concern that impacts people of all ages, races and those in various industries, including healthcare. In this video, Dr. Jim Horst, National Medical Director, Acute Behavioral Health, shares why it’s critically important to break stigmas related to mental health and to seek support if you or a loved one is suffering. Call or text the 988 hotline if you or a loved one is seeking support through a suicidal crisis or emotional distress: https://bit.ly/3KZwzLK
Our hospital medicine services are rooted in more than 40 years of experience, recruiting and retaining world-class clinical teams best suited for your hospital’s needs. In this video, Dr. Rohit Uppal, MBA, SFHM, Chief Clinical Officer, Hospitalist Services, emphasizes how our teams are committed to building strong partnerships dedicated to growth and development. Learn more about our hospital medicine services.
We are commemorating this month as Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. This month offers reflection on the countless contributions of communities from Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. In this blog, Dr. J. Gabriel Andrade, MBA, Facility Medical Director, Hospital Medicine, shares his own journey moving to the U.S. from Ecuador and offers a personal reflection on the significance of celebrating this month for him and his family. Read more.
