February 19, 2024

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• Sharing Our Successes in Providing High Quality Care
• Important Notice to All HealthStream Users
• Career Ladder Townhalls Scheduled with CNO Mandy Bounds
• Heart Healthy Diet Seminar
• Upcoming Blood Drive at the Barrett Medical Office Building
• Associate Getting Healthy Wellness Program
• Weekly Reflection

< Joint Surgery Center's Hip & Knee Replacement Achievements

Atlantic General Hospital’s Joint Surgery Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval^® for Total Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The voluntary certification focuses on the entire continuum of care.

The safe, error-free care that the joint replacement team provides is evidenced by continually exceeding the benchmarks for same-day discharge and overall length of stay for our total hip and knee joint replacement patients. Providing quality and efficient care allows patients to recover in the comfort of their own homes. 

The total length of stay for our total hip and knee joint replacement patients is consistently lower than the benchmark:

An average of 83% of our total hip and knee replacement patients here at AGH are going home the same day of surgery. This is compared to the 24% benchmark:

Important Notice to All HealthStream Users

Annual 2024 Assignments now being released at intervals over the upcoming weeks.

Be sure to check your “To Do” list weekly to access modules that are available for completion.

• Remember that if you have forgotten your password, click on “Forgot your password?” on the login page and follow the instructions to reset it.

Contact the Education Department, with any questions. Thank you!

Education Department (Extensions 9538, 6883, 9973 and 9275)

Town Halls with Chief Nursing Officer Mandy Bounds: Career Ladders

Mark your calendars!

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Zoom link: https://atlanticgeneral.zoom.us/j/94191650813 Meeting ID: 941 9165 0813

Thursday, February 29, 2024 12 - 1 p.m.

Zoom link: https://atlanticgeneral.zoom.us/j/94967984068 Meeting ID: 949 6798 4068

Monday, March 4, 2024

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Zoom link: https://atlanticgeneral.zoom.us/j/91281788977 Meeting ID: 912 8178 8977

Monday, March 4, 2024 12 - 1 p.m. Zoom link: https://atlanticgeneral.zoom.us/j/97976779829

Meeting ID: 979 7677 9829

Heart Healthy Diet Seminar with Registered Dietitian Katie Dorsch

Mark your calendars!

Atlantic General Registered Dietitian Katie Dorsch will be hosting a Heart Healthy Diet Seminar on Wednesday, February 28, starting at 1 p.m.

Join Katie at the Ocean City 50Plus Center as she discusses nutrition and prepares a heart healthy dish during a live cooking demonstration. No RSVP is necessary - simply bring yourself, friends and family!

Upcoming Blood Drive at the Barrett Medical Office Building

On Friday, March 29, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., the Blood Bank of Delmarva will be holding a blood drive at the Barrett Medical Office Building (10231 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, MD 21811).

Walk-in donors are welcome, but appointments are requested. Please click the button below to sign up - one donation can save up to 3 lives!

Associate Getting Healthy Wellness Program

The Associate Getting Healthy Wellness Program is available to all benefit eligible associates.

If you need assistance registering for the Wellness Program or earning Wellness Points, please contact Tracey at 410-629-6442 or Crystal 410-641-9190. We are here to help!

COACHING EVENT (10pts)



Wellness Through Winter

With shorter and colder days upon us, it's no wonder we succumb to the lure of cozy blankets on our comfy couch (and not going out for the walk we said we would!). Balance is a key part of wellness, and finding it can be especially tricky during winter. Our team of coaches is here to support you with perspectives and practical strategies to help you be active, well-nourished, rested and less gloomy this winter.

February 22, 3:00 p.m. EST Register HERE.

February 28, 12:00 p.m. EST Register HERE.

WEBINAR (10pts) 

Cultivating Calm: Tools for Regaining Your Resilience

March 6, 11:30 a.m.

Register HERE.

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS (10pts)

A Healthy Tummy Makes a Happy Brain: Gut Health 101

Access HERE.

Challenge Negative Thinking

Access HERE.

Chaplains Gail, Wendy, Bruce & Eric are available to offer you support and words of encouragement. You may call us at 410-641-9725 or 410-629-6848 or send an email: [email protected]

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Stay Strong & Power On!