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… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at … management and daily huddles, and share continuous improvement-focused leader education. In 2006, I began working for Jennie Edmundson in the Sports Medicine Department, providing casual … memories from your time at Methodist that you can tell us about? My very favorite memory is from on my first day at Jennie Edmundson. As I was wandering around the hospital looking for …

… the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines, a powerful new tool arrived to help end this pandemic. In addition to guarding against COVID-19 infection, the vaccines have brought hope. There’s … in the case of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations, the first shot is at least 40-50% effective at preventing illness – meaning you’re still very vulnerable. Your … Yes. The most common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine – pain or swelling at the injection site, fever, chills, headache, fatigue and muscle aches – are actually a good sign. That’s your …

… with people arguing for personal freedom over government-mandated requirements. Misinformation is rampant, and even those who’ve been masking from the beginning have questions as our … being projected and being inhaled by someone. A recent analysis found that masking results in an 80-85% reduction in COVID-19 transmission. And if you wear any mask, you’re less likely to touch your nose and …

… make sure your wishes about your medical care are known? Having a completed advance directive is the answer. Advance directives are written instructions that you prepare to help guide your medical care. An advance directive is only used when you cannot make decisions for yourself. By planning in advance, you can get the medical care you desire while relieving loved ones of making major …

… no longer COVID-positive and came off a ventilator, he was moved to a different unit and not in Franey’s care anymore. Despite the grim outlook, his family agreed to a tracheostomy and … nurse. Shortly after, Franey got her own phone call from a colleague – one that still has her in shock. “Jim woke up,” Franey said.   Caring for the Whole Family “My conscious mind was somewhere,” Jim said. The Elkhorn man is now back at home and doing well. He has no memories of his time at Methodist Hospital except …

… thought about how every IV bag represented a patient. “It was very sad seeing the uptick in how many bags I’d have to make in a day and knowing these patients were here with no family – especially when I had certain … it’s second nature to you. But when Pfizer came in and I was drawing it up, I was like, ‘This is it. Oh my God. We have something now.’” But being able to hold the vaccine vials in their …

… Clinic , I was also pregnant at the time. And COVID-19 vaccination had not yet been evaluated in pregnant women. Of course, I understood why pregnancy made me ineligible, but it was still … beginning of this pandemic. We even pulled our 3-year-old daughter, Melanie, out of day care in March 2020 as a means to avoid unnecessary exposure. I knew the vaccine would have provided … scared and done a lot more in terms of trying to keep everyone separated. But as she always is, she was all over her brother – even while symptomatic. So, how did Miles avoid COVID-19? As …

… for her “character and selflessness.” But Kay Fitzke, BSN, RN, CAPA, who works alongside Gude in the surgery waiting area, may have summed it up best. “She’s very humble,” said Fitzke, the hospital’s perianesthesia nurse manager. “But the work that she does is invaluable.” Nothing illustrates that point quite like a statistic that Kumm uncovered … “Volunteers are crucial,” Kumm said. “They’re a huge part of our health system, especially in this day and age with patients that need additional support. Many times, just having their …

… a wise health care consumer.   How would you define a wise health care consumer? Someone who is conscious of preventive health. They see a primary care provider even when they don’t feel … patients fit your definition? The short answer is no. The long answer is that everybody is in the same boat because everyone thinks their experience as a patient is unique. But the truth … fallen off at some point. It’s easy to do when things are going well. We see people who come in and say, “I feel bad about this.” And I say, “No, it’s common. The important thing is that …

… have dated for 11 years, but they’ve been through more than many couples might experience in a lifetime. After overcoming the challenges of a long-distance relationship and the heartbreak of losing a very dear friend in college, the couple survived alcohol addiction – something that nearly ended their … how much they enjoyed seeing Jason improve. It all seemed to be a sign, like ‘Yeah, this is what you should do.’” “Divine intervention” Kira recently received her certified nursing …