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August 23, 2023

We'll be there from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. for camaraderie and relaxation. Stop by, even if you can only stay for a short time. We might be inside due to the heat unless . . . there's a breeze.

Look for Meriter signage to locate the gathering spot. We look forward to conversations with our Medical Staff colleagues.

Your Hosts,

Drs. Tom Westfall and Jason Yelk

Parking Info.

Broset Changes to BARS

On September 12th, Broset will be retired in Epic and replaced with the new BARS tool. The Behavioral Activity Rating Scale (BARS) will be used to assess for and document agitation in patients. There will be some visual changes on the patient list and track board as well as an agitation banner that will pop up on the IP Physician Overview and ED Overview Report. A new interactive summary report will be available to view what de-escalation techniques were attempted, BARS scores overtime, and order set medications administered.

View Educational Resources 

• ED IP Acute Agitation Treatment Algorithm
• Agitation Treatment Order Set Flyer
• Forum on Sept. 5th, 12:15 - 12:30 p.m. Pharmacologic Treatment of Agitation

Annual Flu Shots & TB Screen

All team members, including Medical Staff are required to complete and annual TB Screening questionnaire and receive a flu vaccine. You are encouraged to get your flu shot wherever and whenever it's convenient for you.

Labs: New Neonatal RPR Test Effective 8/21/23

Meriter Hospital Metrics as of 8/23/2023