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Our Hospice and Home Care departments are now each accredited through 2027 by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) with a recommendation for continued Deemed Status. Accreditation is awarded to organizations that demonstrate compliance with ACHC standards and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Conditions of Participation. ACHC says that this is an achievement that reflects the commitment of the hospice and home care teams dedication to delivering safe, high-quality care to those they serve. The surveyors commented specifically on witnessing the home care and hospice teams' ability to connect with their patients.
Our Hospice and Home Care departments are now each accredited through 2027 by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) with a recommendation for continued Deemed Status. Accreditation is awarded to organizations that demonstrate compliance with ACHC standards and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Conditions of Participation. ACHC says that this is an achievement that reflects the commitment of the hospice and home care teams dedication to delivering safe, high-quality care to those they serve. The surveyors commented specifically on witnessing the home care and hospice teams' ability to connect with their patients.
The Blessing Health Craniofacial Anomalies Clinic team of providers - part of our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery service line - specializes in the care of cleft lip, cleft palate and other head and facial bone disorders, collectively known as craniofacial disorders. This team has earned "Cleft Palate Team" approval from the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association for meeting its standards, making it one of 200 approved teams in the US and Canada. The next closest ACPA approved teams are in Springfield, IL; St. Louis, MO and Iowa City, IA. The ACPA team approval process ensures that cleft and craniofacial care is provided in a coordinated and consistent manner, follows the proper sequence and takes place within the framework of the patient's overall developmental, medical and psychological needs. Teams are comprised of experienced and qualified professionals who work in interdisciplinary and coordinated system to provide strong and reliable communication between team members, families and referring providers. Congratulations and thank you to our nationally recognized team - led by Dr. Arshad Muzaffar - for its skill and commitment to this life-changing care and the incredible impact it has on the lives of children and the families who love them.
The Blessing Health Craniofacial Anomalies Clinic team of providers - part of our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery service line - specializes in the care of cleft lip, cleft palate and other head and facial bone disorders, collectively known as craniofacial disorders. This team has earned "Cleft Palate Team" approval from the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association for meeting its standards, making it one of 200 approved teams in the US and Canada. The next closest ACPA approved teams are in Springfield, IL; St. Louis, MO and Iowa City, IA. The ACPA team approval process ensures that cleft and craniofacial care is provided in a coordinated and consistent manner, follows the proper sequence and takes place within the framework of the patient's overall developmental, medical and psychological needs. Teams are comprised of experienced and qualified professionals who work in interdisciplinary and coordinated system to provide strong and reliable communication between team members, families and referring providers. Congratulations and thank you to our nationally recognized team - led by Dr. Arshad Muzaffar - for its skill and commitment to this life-changing care and the incredible impact it has on the lives of children and the families who love them.
Happy Hospital Week to one and all! Blessing staff will be enjoying an outstanding meal served up by the Food & Nutrition team at the Hospital Week picnics, as well as activities such as a stroke education display put together by our Stroke Team. Because of the work of the team and the dedication of every caregiver in every department, we are a nationally accredited stroke center and recognized by the American Stroke Association for meeting or exceeding national guidelines for care and education. Last year more than 370 people came to Blessing Hospital for stroke-related care, nearly 230 community residents took advantage of stroke-related health screenings and 970 people received stroke education through printed materials and in-person presentations.
Happy Hospital Week to one and all! Blessing staff will be enjoying an outstanding meal served up by the Food & Nutrition team at the Hospital Week picnics, as well as activities such as a stroke education display put together by our Stroke Team. Because of the work of the team and the dedication of every caregiver in every department, we are a nationally accredited stroke center and recognized by the American Stroke Association for meeting or exceeding national guidelines for care and education. Last year more than 370 people came to Blessing Hospital for stroke-related care, nearly 230 community residents took advantage of stroke-related health screenings and 970 people received stroke education through printed materials and in-person presentations.
Our nursing team provides exceptional patient care every day/night/weekend and holiday. Our annual Nurse Week celebration this week included the recognition of that exceptional care with the presentation of awards to nine individuals and two teams. We are proud to employ 1,168 nurses who selflessly live the vision of providing a safe, high-quality healthcare experience to every patient.
Our nursing team provides exceptional patient care every day/night/weekend and holiday. Our annual Nurse Week celebration this week included the recognition of that exceptional care with the presentation of awards to nine individuals and two teams. We are proud to employ 1,168 nurses who selflessly live the vision of providing a safe, high-quality healthcare experience to every patient.
Recently Blessing recognized our team of committed, compassionate volunteers at our annual National Volunteer Week event. Volunteers don't "have" to be here. They don't work for a paycheck. They work because they passionately believe in our Mission, Vision and Values and want to share their unique talents to support our work. Last fiscal year, 411 volunteers gave more than 46,670 hours of service to the health system. Nationwide, the value attached to each volunteer hour is $31.80. That means last year our volunteers delivered more than $1.5 million in value to our patients and our organization.
Recently Blessing recognized our team of committed, compassionate volunteers at our annual National Volunteer Week event. Volunteers don't "have" to be here. They don't work for a paycheck. They work because they passionately believe in our Mission, Vision and Values and want to share their unique talents to support our work. Last fiscal year, 411 volunteers gave more than 46,670 hours of service to the health system. Nationwide, the value attached to each volunteer hour is $31.80. That means last year our volunteers delivered more than $1.5 million in value to our patients and our organization.
The Blessing Health Hannibal Retail Pharmacy team is working to help us meet our patient satisfaction goal. Since opening late last year, the pharmacy has filled more than 3,000 prescriptions. That is over 615 distinct patients they have served. Physicians and the patients are consistently delivering the same message - "Thank you for being here!" It is a tremendous asset to have the pharmacy inside the clinic and readily accessible for our caregivers and patients. The Blessing Health Hannibal Retail Pharmacy has also been able to assist in the delivery and pickup of hard-to-obtain specialty medication from the Blessing Specialty Pharmacy in Quincy utilizing courier services. The additional services and pickup location has been extremely well received. Congratulations to the Retail Pharmacy team and everyone at Blessing Health Hannibal for improving the health of our communities on the west side of the river.
The Blessing Health Hannibal Retail Pharmacy team is working to help us meet our patient satisfaction goal. Since opening late last year, the pharmacy has filled more than 3,000 prescriptions. That is over 615 distinct patients they have served. Physicians and the patients are consistently delivering the same message - "Thank you for being here!" It is a tremendous asset to have the pharmacy inside the clinic and readily accessible for our caregivers and patients. The Blessing Health Hannibal Retail Pharmacy has also been able to assist in the delivery and pickup of hard-to-obtain specialty medication from the Blessing Specialty Pharmacy in Quincy utilizing courier services. The additional services and pickup location has been extremely well received. Congratulations to the Retail Pharmacy team and everyone at Blessing Health Hannibal for improving the health of our communities on the west side of the river.
The Blessing Environmental Services (EVS) team has been recognized for its role in moving us toward our Zero Harm patient safety goal. Infection Prevention said the EVS team plays a vital role in reducing the spread of healthcare acquired infections by following the guidelines for appropriate cleaning and disinfection. EVS director, Dave Wakely, added that his team takes seriously its responsibility to keep patients, family and employees in a clean, safe environment on a daily basis - not only for satisfaction scores, but for safety. Blessing is thankful for the EVS team for all they do 24/7/365 for helping to keep us safe through their unique skills and knowledge and moving us toward our Zero Harm goal.
The Blessing Environmental Services (EVS) team has been recognized for its role in moving us toward our Zero Harm patient safety goal. Infection Prevention said the EVS team plays a vital role in reducing the spread of healthcare acquired infections by following the guidelines for appropriate cleaning and disinfection. EVS director, Dave Wakely, added that his team takes seriously its responsibility to keep patients, family and employees in a clean, safe environment on a daily basis - not only for satisfaction scores, but for safety. Blessing is thankful for the EVS team for all they do 24/7/365 for helping to keep us safe through their unique skills and knowledge and moving us toward our Zero Harm goal.
A procedure scheduled in our cath lab today will be the first of its kind in the State of Illinois. A patient of our new Hypertension Clinic - a partnership between Nephrology and Cardiology - is scheduled to undergo Renal Denervation (RDN). Using ultrasound energy delivered through Recor Medical's Paradise Ultrasound RDN System, this minimally invasive procedure calms overactive nerves in the kidneys that can contribute to high blood pressure. Trials have shown RDN can bring a patient's uncontrolled high blood pressure down by 8 points within a couple of months and by as much as 20 points over time. Cardiologist Dr. Jeffrey Cook is scheduled to perform the historic RDN. Dr. Steven Krause also performs RDNs as part of the Hypertension Clinic.
Dr. Umama Adil and her team have been recognized nationally for their skill and outcomes in performing bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) surgery. The minimally invasive procedure improves the health and quality of life of people who struggle to breathe because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Blessing is now listed on a national website as a treatment center, the only one within an hour's drive of Quincy. BLVR is recognized as the "gold standard" of care for patients who qualify for the procedure. Congratulations to Dr. Adil and her team for their dedication in bringing this life-changing procedure to our patients and providing a safe, high-quality healthcare experience.
Dr. Umama Adil and her team have been recognized nationally for their skill and outcomes in performing bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) surgery. The minimally invasive procedure improves the health and quality of life of people who struggle to breathe because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Blessing is now listed on a national website as a treatment center, the only one within an hour's drive of Quincy. BLVR is recognized as the "gold standard" of care for patients who qualify for the procedure. Congratulations to Dr. Adil and her team for their dedication in bringing this life-changing procedure to our patients and providing a safe, high-quality healthcare experience.
Our Cardiovascular Unit team has been recognized by Infection Prevention for achievement in reducing patient harm events. The CVU team went 443 days without a healthcare acquired infection. Part of the way they reached that exceptional milestone was by increasing CHG use by 8%. CHG cleans and reduces the amount of bacteria on the skin to help reduce infections. We are so proud of the CVU team for providing a safe, high-quality healthcare experience for our patients and their focus on our ZERO Harm goal.
Our Cardiovascular Unit team has been recognized by Infection Prevention for achievement in reducing patient harm events. The CVU team went 443 days without a healthcare acquired infection. Part of the way they reached that exceptional milestone was by increasing CHG use by 8%. CHG cleans and reduces the amount of bacteria on the skin to help reduce infections. We are so proud of the CVU team for providing a safe, high-quality healthcare experience for our patients and their focus on our ZERO Harm goal.