Winners in each category will be announced in the July 16 issue of Lagniappe, with an awards ceremony planned for Friday, July 18, at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile.
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As part of the implementation of no pass zones, employees are trained to approach patients and visitors appropriately, remove any hazards or trash, use good hand hygiene and stop for call lights that have been turned on.
Nathaniel Jones, M.D., intends to use findings about DNA damage to see whether there is a correlation between damage and survival rates in endometrial cancer patients. He also wants to determine whether patients with significant DNA damage are more responsive to immunotherapy.
Minto said the program was centered around mindful leadership, focusing on understanding one’s self (including a personal mission, goals, and values), followed by leading a team, and then leading within an organization while always keeping one’s personal goals and values in mind.
Leslie Carley, nurse manager for the labor and delivery unit at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital, will retire after almost 20 years of service. Her last day is Friday, Dec. 11.
The center will remain open through Dec. 19 and will also be open Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 28-31. The center resumes its normal hours on Jan. 2.
Department managers will pick up and distribute boxed lunches on Monday, Dec. 14, and Friday, Dec. 18, depending on location. Holiday gifts will be distributed by managers on Friday, Dec. 18.
Former Crimson Tide quarterback and current Houston Texans player A.J. McCarron wore special cleats on Sunday, Dec. 6., emblazoned with USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
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The new rapid molecular PCR test provides results within 15 minutes, with negative results able to clear employees for work. The new test also can be used for asymptomatic employees following exposures.
No Pass Zones are situations in which employees should stop before passing through.
