Mark Your Calendar – May 11- May 31, 2018

SATURDAY, MAY 19 Safe Sitter, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, Education Center, Taught by pediatric nurses, the Safe Sitter program teaches youth ages 11-13 the basics of babysitting, including first aid, CPR and more. Cost: $45 (scholarships available). Limited seating, advanced registration required. Registration: Chrissy Nelson, 410-778-7668, ext. 2175. Breastfeeding YourContinue reading

Above & Beyond

The following reports from patients and family members reaffirm our staff’s commitment to teamwork and putting our patients’ needs first. Please take a minute to say THANKS! Dana, the lead tech in radiology at the Diagnostic & Imaging Center, is really commendable. At the time of my CT scan there was some question as to whether or not itContinue reading

Hendricks Named Interim Human Resources Director

Please welcome Barbara A. Hendricks who is serving as interim human resources director for UM Shore Regional Health. Hendricks is widely recognized for her accomplishments in creating employee relations strategies and launching HR solutions that increase efficiency, revenue and engagement, and we are delighted to have her on board with us as we chart theContinue reading

Joint Commission Preparation: Tip of the Week

We need your help, for infection prevention purposes: No food/drink is allowed in any procedural area No open containers in the patient nourishment areas No staff food/drink in the patient refrigerator No food in drawers in patient care area No staff food/drinks at nurse’s stations

HR News You Can Use

Annual Education The Annual education window is open in UMMS U.  Access your education through HR Connections.  (No extra password needed since you are logging in through a secure access point.) Once on the HR Connections page, look for the UMMS U link in the center of the page.  There are demos there to helpContinue reading

Flo Beasley Wins 2018 Mid Shore CNA of the Year Award

The Mid Shore Nursing Assistant Advisory Council named Flo Beasley was named 2018 Mid Shore Certified Nursing Assistant of the Year at the Council’s annual award ceremony and celebration,, held Friday, April 13, at the Todd Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College. A certified nursing assistant for 20 years, Beasley works on 2 East Multi SpecialtyContinue reading