Month: October 2018

The Joint Commission has added the topic of “Cyber Emergencies” as a focus this year. Below is a refresher of some key points from yearly training about how we protect our IT Resources: Prevention – We start by securing our computer systems, making sure they are used properly, and teaching employees how to tell ifContinue reading →

UM Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology welcomed new provider Lisa Bronaugh, MSN-FNP, last month. Bronaugh joins Bayan Mesmar, MD and Doris Allen Tate, in providing treatment services to patients of the Center. In her most recent position as nurse practitioner for Miles River Physicians in Easton, Bronaugh’s responsibilities included analysis and interpretation of patient histories,Continue reading →

What is the PAL Cash-In Opportunity? The PAL Cash-In Opportunity is offered to benefit-eligible hourly team members who would like to cash in a certain amount of accrued Paid Annual Leave (PAL). When will the PAL Cash-In Opportunity Be Offered? We have decided to offer the PAL Cash-In Opportunity periodically.  We will offer the Cash-InContinue reading →

FLU VACCINE CLINICS ARE NOW IN PROGRESS! UM Shore Regional Health’s Flu Vaccine Policy (HR-70) requires that all employees and volunteers either be vaccinated or submit appropriate documentation for declining as described below. The deadline for compliance with the policy is November 9, 2018, 4 p.m.  Remaining opportunities to get your flu shot appear on theContinue reading →

  Please join Human Resources in welcoming the following new team members: Allyson Adams – Radiographer II, Diagnostic & Imaging Center Kristi Allen – Staff Nurse, SEC at Queenstown Jeffrey Dixon – Staff Nurse, SMC at Easton Mary Eaddy – Food Service Associate, Food Services, SMC at Dorchester Latrice Fosque – Environmental Services Tech, EVS,Continue reading →

    New staff members have signed on in two key positions at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. Kent County resident Gladys Peeples has joined the hospital as system secretary. Most recently, Peeples was admissions director for the former UM Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Chestertown since 2016. Previously, she worked for severalContinue reading →

Beginning Monday, October 22, 2018, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health will change its hours for the diagnostic center in Denton located at 838 South 5th Avenue. The center will now be open between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The UM SRH Diagnostics at Denton offers a variety of services including laboratoryContinue reading →

This year’s retirees and team members who had reached milestone anniversaries (20th – 45th) were honored at a dinner and awards presentation on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the The Milestone in Easton. Barbara Hendricks, director, Human Resources, served as emcee for the occasion and senior leadership congratulated all honorees as they walked up toContinue reading →

Team members who have achieved the milestone anniversaries of 10 and 15 years of service, respectively, were honored the at annual Service Awards Luncheon on October 12 at The Milestone in Easton. Barbara Hendricks, director, Human Resources, served as emcee for the occasion and senior leadership congratulated all honorees as they walked up to receiveContinue reading →

Congratulations to the individuals listed below. who passed the five-year mark as UM Shore Regional Health Team members. As service award recipients they will receive 6,250 HEART Reward Points on the anniversary of their hire date. Tricia Adelhardt Christine Allen Amanda Alto Jacqueline Bennett Amy Brittingham Catherine Clayton Amanda Coate Stefanie Cohee Diana Dyott KatherineContinue reading →

University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation will host an informative seminar, “Tax Reform: What Do the New Changes Mean to You?” on Saturday, November 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Talbot County Free Library located at 100 West Dover Street in Easton. Topics being discussed during this free workshop will include theContinue reading →

The 2018 UM Shore Regional Health Golf Tournament held September 17 at the Talbot Country Club in Easton was a great success, netting $93,249 to benefit the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton. Offered by UM Memorial Hospital Foundation, the golf tournament consisted of 32 foursomes who receivedContinue reading →