The clinical laboratories at UM Shore Regional Health process more than one million tests annually. It takes a dedicated team of phlebotomists, specimen processors, client service representatives, histotechnologists, cytotechnologists, clinical/medical laboratory scientists, and pathologists to ensure that tests are collected, processed, analyzed and reported promptly. Patients and providers depend on this team to deliver quickContinue reading →

Several Corporate Compliance policies have recently been updated.  While there are no material changes made to the policies, they have been updated to include information related to the new hotline and portal reporting mechanism. The updated policies include: CLD-15  Compliance Investigation Policy and Procedure CLD-16  Internal Reporting and Non-Retaliation CLD-44 False Claims Act CLD-83  PhysicianContinue reading →

In health care facilities, MRSA can cause severe problems including bloodstream infections, known as MRSA Bacteremia. MRSA is primarily spread by direct contact with an infected wound or from contaminated hands, usually those of health care providers. MRSA infections can be prevented. SRH makes prevention of MRSA infections a priority by  analyzing relevant data, implementing preventionContinue reading →

Please join Human Resources in welcoming the following new team members to UM Shore Regional Health: Andrews, Lisa – Physical Therapist Assistant 1, Shore Rehab at Easton Bauer, Brittany – Front Office Coordinator, SMG – Women’s Health/Easton Bonner, Raymond – Security Officer, SMC at Easton Burke, Katelyn – Social Worker, Cancer Center Cahall, Deborah  –Continue reading →

To ensure that all team members have time to review their report, we are extending the deadline for reviewing and acknowledging the report by one week. We are also adding more details for those underpaid or overpaid, including a default repayment option for team members who do not meet this deadline. Please read below forContinue reading →

The Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary is pleased to announce that the gift shop at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown re-opens on Monday, May 2. Shop hours are Monday-Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A variety of unique gifts, cards and candy are available. Fine chocolates from Bespoke, a new Chestertown chocolatier, will alsoContinue reading →

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As COVID-19 vaccine guidance evolves, the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is continuing to offer additional vaccine doses to eligible team members through our local hospitals. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended an additional booster dose with an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for certainContinue reading →

Khalid Kurtom, MD spent his 44th birthday – at least 3 hours and 28 seconds of it – on the road from the town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts to Boston. But Kurtom was not behind the wheel – he took a few days off from his role as a Neurosurgeon and Medical Director of University ofContinue reading →

Nominate a nurse who exemplifies nursing excellence and SRH HEART values! All nominations are due by April 25. Use the link below for instructions, nomination process and online submission form; also, paper forms are available on all units. Complete each section of the form at this link: Nurse Excellence Awards 2022. Use examples to showContinue reading →

Nominate a dedicated, capable, hardworking CNA on your unit or department for the honor, Certified Nursing Assistant of the Year. It’s easy – just copy and paste this link: www.chesapeake.edu/cna-of-year. In past years, many SRH CNA’s have been nominated and several have won top honors. Let’s continue that tradition! Also, see image at right forContinue reading →