During April, free upcoming workplace violence training opportunities catered toward healthcare staff will be offered around the region, as follows: Provided by Risk, Threat, and Crisis Management (RTC, www.riskthreatcrisis.com), this one-day training titled “Risk Management & Violence Prevention” is designed for Inpatient Care Providers, Facilities Staff, and all healthcare professionals as a proactive approach toContinue reading →

Exciting news at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton! Beginning early spring, the main lobby, the first floor cafeteria corridor, the hallway leading up to the radiology corridor and the corridor leading to the Emergency Department will undergo aesthetic improvements. Thank you for your patience, as this involves removal of the current wallpaper and existingContinue reading →

‌Coming Soon: Infor CloudSuite ‌On April 1, UMMS will launch Infor CloudSuite, a system with improved workflows, simplified processes and easy management of daily work. Infor will bring you an easy-to-navigate workspace that’s customized to your role, so you’ll find everything you need related to HR, Finance and Supply Chain all in one convenient location. Watch ourContinue reading →

Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10-16) is an opportunity for us to reflect on the progress we have made in reducing harm and to recommit to our continuing journey to zero harm. As part of our activities this year, we invite all team members to join us for two special webinars celebrating the importance ofContinue reading →

Editor’s Note: The information below is shared on behalf of Duc D. Lai, CISM, CISSP, MBA, UMMS, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer Healthcare organizations are a particularly popular target of cybercriminals who take advantage of current events to launch phishing attacks, using voice calls and emails to steal sensitive information or compromise company computers.Continue reading →

The University of Maryland Division of Transplantation now brings its expertise to patients at clinical practices around the state to make it more convenient for patients with kidney and pancreatic disease to get approved for transplant. The new Kidney and Pancreas Pre-Transplant Evaluation Clinic at UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Queenstown (Suite 210) enables patientsContinue reading →