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VOLUME 9 | NUMBER 5 | March 9, 2017

IRMC Laboratory Receives Accreditation from CAP

IRMC laboratory was awarded accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). The CAP Accreditation Committee gave IRMC this accreditation based on results of recent on-site inspections. IRMC’s lab is one of more than 7,700 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.

“The work that goes into maintaining this accreditation is tremendous, but it is done all in the name of better quality for our patients,” said Dr. Kali Freeman, Laboratory Medical Director. “The value of having an on-site lab which produces accurate and timely results is imperative. It is almost impossible for a physician to provide a thorough diagnosis without the assistance of the lab.”

Clinical Excellence Awards – Nominate Your PeerSince 1999 IRMC’s outstanding nurses and patient care services associates have been recognized at the annual Clinical Excellence Award Ceremony hosted by the Foundation in May. Of the ten awards available, one is reserved for support staff. Nominated by their peers, the winners are recognized for their professional commitment, positive communication, teamwork and expertise.

Any IRMC employee can nominate a deserving co-worker for this prestigious award, as long as the candidate has completed one year of service in a permanent part-time or full-time position and is currently not in a management or supervisory position. Past winners are eligible, provided it’s been 10 years since they received the award. The selection process is anonymous. Each response on the nomination form is scored individually on its merit. Therefore, it’s vital that each response is completed, including specific examples supporting the response.

Each 2017 winner will receive a $1,500 stipend, a beautiful etched glass award and certificate for their outstanding work. The program is funded by an endowment from The Laraja Foundation, Inc. Thanks to Joseph Laraja, whose passion was to honor individuals for their exemplary commitment to excellence in patient care, the Foundation has awarded to date a total of $270,000 to 180 award recipients.

Nomination materials and drop boxes are located in the IRMC Cafeteria, Emergency Department, Health and Wellness Center, Scully-Welsh Cancer Center, Behavioral Health Center, Ambulatory Services Building and Billing at VOVN. Special arrangements have been made for all other off-campus locations. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, April 25th. If you have questions, please call the Foundation at (772) 226-4960.

Wash Your Hands!Relay for Life

The Scully-Welsh Cancer Center is sponsor of the “Start Line & Finish Line” at this year’s Relay for Life event on Friday, April 21st, 6 pm at the VBHS Track. We invite all IRMC employees and their families/friends to join our team and come out to walk with us to support our survivors and to remember those who lost their battle. If you have questions, contact R. Scott Duncan, Volunteer Coordinator/Oncology at x3082.

Sign-up today at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/scullywelsh

Joint Commission ReadyAlways wear your badge so that your name and photo are visible. Be sure to keep your badge above the level of your waist. Ensuring that everyone who enters our building is properly credentialed keeps all of us safer!

Sunday, March 12th

Don’t Forget to SPRING FORWARDRemember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour Saturday night

BAKE SALEMonday, March 13th

11 am – 3 pm (or until goodies are gone)

Private Dining Room Proceeds to benefit March of Dimes For more information contact Mary Volsky via email mary.volsky@irmc.cc

Townhall MeetingsTownhall Meetings are now available for viewing online at your convenience on the Intranet. Look for the red Townhall Meetings button.

National Nutrition Month

“Put Your Best Fork Forward” is a reminder that each one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices. Making small changes during National Nutrition Month and over time helps improve health now and into the future.

› Be creative by swapping out different fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat or fat-free dairy foods when preparing recipes.

› Use the Nutrition Facts label to choose healthier foods and drinks.

› Limit sources of added sugars, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat.

› Plan meals with servings from all of the 5 food groups whenever possible.

Auxiliary Sale The Auxiliary of Indian River Medical Center is hosting a “Jesse’s Girl” vendor show on Thursday, March 16th, 7 am to 5 pm and Friday, March 17th, 7 am to 4 pm in the Private Dining Room. Jesse’s Girl will offer jewelry at “Buy One, Get One at Half Price” as well as tote bags and accessories from Kate Spade, Lilly Pulitzer, Scouts Bags, Corkcicle, and many others. Insulated beverage glasses and thermos that can be personalized. On site monogramming will also be available.