March 18, 2024

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• Quality Achievements in the Wound Care Center
• Join Us in Celebrating Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month/Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Week!
• Welcome, New Associates!
• Happy Health Workforce Well-being Day!
• This is Your Moment - Let's Celebrate Certified Nurses Day!
• Associate Getting Healthy Wellness Program
• Weekly Reflection

< Quality Achievements in the Wound Care Center

Atlantic General Hospital and Health System strives to provide safe, error-free care through the prevention and treatment of skin and wound conditions, in coordination with the Atlantic General Wound Care Center.

AGH’s Wound Care Center measures quality metrics related to patient recovery as well as operational considerations that may affect patients’ recovery times. Through frequent contact with their patients, the Wound Care Center has been able to maintain cancellation rates consistent with or below the 12%-unit benchmark. This ensures that patients are receiving the quality care they need to treat their wounds or skin conditions, as it is proven that weekly care of wounds can reduce infection and promote faster healing.

Patients who have received treatment at the Wound Care Center have expressed their satisfaction with the quality of care they received through Press Ganey survey results. The staff treating patients at the Wound Care Center are making great strides in improving their patient satisfaction.

Join Us in Celebrating Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month/Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Week!

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States, but is also the most preventable! Please have a discussion with your primary care provider about screening options if you are age 45 or above, have family history of colon cancer, personal history of certain genetic syndromes or personal history of colon polyps, or if you experience rectal bleeding, abdominal pain or a change in bowel habits. Screening saves lives! 

In correlation with Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, GI Nurses and Associates Week is celebrated March 17 through 23. This week is a time of inspiration, celebration and recognition for all the hardworking nurses and associates in the GI field. Each member of the Endoscopy team is dedicated to our community and strive to promote the importance of screening. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Endoscopy Center and one of our staff members will be happy to assist you. Early detection is the key! 

GET SCREENED - you owe it to yourself and your loved ones.

Terry Moore, Director

Atlantic General Hospital Endoscopy Department

Welcome, New Associates!

HUGGS in Action Welcomes New Associates!



Sitting, left to right: Kelly Halfpap; Briana Hess; Natalie Shaffer

Standing, left to right: Kaylan Smullen; Claire Esham; Rachel Lee

Happy Health Workforce Well-being Day!

As members of the healthcare workforce, we should dedicate time and effort to support our own personal wellbeing. Here at Atlantic General Hospital and Health System, we offer programs and activities to support you on your wellness journey.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – if you are feeling like you may need emotional support or counseling, the EAP program offers numerous resources. The link to these services is located on the organization’s intranet page (Associate Services – EAP assistance).

• Code Lavender – for immediate employee or unit assistance and support during or after trying events, a Code Lavender can be initiated. This service activates resources from the Pastoral Care Services Department.

• Community garden – Take refuge in our community garden and/or participate in its upkeep via the community garden committee. To participate, contact Amanda Buckley at ext. 9433.

• Associate Wellness committee – if you would like to participate in planning future associate wellness activities and initiatives, please contact Tracey Mullineaux at ext. 6442.

• Associates Getting Healthy Wellness program is available to all benefit eligible associates. Our goal is to develop a culture that empowers associates to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. In partnership with BHS, the program is to promote health by providing associates with incentives and the necessary resources to improve their well-being and become more engaged in every aspect of their health. To learn more, contact Tracey Mullineaux at ext. 6442 or Crystal at ext.9190.

This is your Moment - Let’s Celebrate Certified Nurses Day!

Certified Nurses Day is a worldwide day of recognition that occurs every year on March 19 to celebrate nursing specialty, subspecialty and advanced practice certification. This day is the perfect opportunity to thank certified nurses for their dedication, achievements and deep commitment to patient safety.

Please join us in the cafeteria tomorrow morning for refreshments:

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 7:30am - 8:30am.

Please be available at 8:00am for the group photo!

On behalf of the Professional Nursing Council, we want to celebrate your commitment to our patients and high quality care. During this social, we will be taking a group photo of our certified nurses.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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)

Virtual Relaxation Room

Relaxation is more than just a reward earned for hard work; it's an important part of proactively managing your health and well-being. This session offers guided breathing and mindfulness-based practices that can help reduce stress, anxiety and mental fatigue. No prior experience with relaxation practices is necessary.

March 19, 3:00 p.m.

Register HERE.



March 27, 12:00 p.m.

Register HERE.

WEBINAR (10pts) 

Wellness Walking

March 28, 12:00 p.m.

Register HERE.

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS (10pts)

A Healthy Tummy Makes a Happy Brain : Gut Health 101

Access HERE.

Chaplains Gail, Wendy, Bruce, Eric & Lora 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: gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org

wmindte@atlanticgeneral.org

bpurpura@atlanticgeneral.org

eolson@atlanticgeneral.org

lpangratz@atlanticgeneral.org



Stay Strong & Power On!