Congratulations to Dr. Justin Weppner on his new textbook, for which he serves as Associate Editor and author of 7 chapters. Dr. Weppner is a national leader in neurorehabilitation and brain injury care.
Carilion Clinic offers the newest pacemaker technology for our patients. Dr. Carl Musser is the first in the region to provide the new Abbott Aveir leadless pacemaker system. This system offers all the clinical benefits of traditional pacemaker delivered entirely within the heart with no visible scarring, no lead or pocket-related complications and no arm movement restrictions post-implantation.
The BEE (Being Excellent Everyday) Award recognizes support staff members who go above and beyond in their roles to deliver exceptional service and compassion. Launched at the beginning of FY24, Carilion’s outpatient/ambulatory departments present the second quarter BEE Award to Jen Dunlap, Patient Access Representative.
A patient's family member and staff on 7 East ED observation would like to give a wow to Myiah Ervin in Dietary!
Myiah goes above and beyond every day for the patients on this unit!
Sometimes, a patient will send a note of gratitude for the great emergency care they received by Dr. Carol Bernier. Other times, our emergency medicine team will hear what a supportive and caring colleague they have in "CB." Currently, she is getting the recognition that she deserves as this year's American Red Cross Medical Hero! WOW!
The last couple of Fridays the CLABSI charter team has been celebrating units that have been CLABSI free for 1 year or longer. CLABSIs financial cost per patient is about $48000. Patients will have a longer hospital stay, increased morbidity and mortality. Being CLABSI free for our patients means they are able to do the things that brings meaning to their lives, more quality time with their families and doing the things they enjoy! This is an amazing accomplishment! Join me in congratulating the following units on being CLABSI free for a whole year.
Tammy Rolfe is most definitely one of our most outstanding CAs here at CRMH. She has been nominated for this award numerous times by patients and staff for her wonderful care of patients and being a true team player. This is Tammy's second win for the BEE Award, and we couldn't be more proud! Please take a moment to read her nomination story.
Congratulations to Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital for being CAUTI free for over 5 years. Keep up the good work team! I would also like to recognize our CAUTI Queen Shannon Mclain for her contributions to CAUTI Prevention. Your hard work is appreciated.
Please join us in congratulating Lindsay Collins, VP for hospital operations, and Crystal Slusser, HR consultant with our Institute for Leadership Effectiveness (ILE), who presented our INVIGORATE program to over 300 nurse-leaders April 10 at the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) annual conference.
INVIGORATE is ILE’s 5-month empowerment program for administrative and clinical nursing leaders who want to gain knowledge about:
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital has been recognized for its success in supporting Black maternal health by U.S. News & World Report for Black Maternal Health Week 2024.
U.S. News’ analysis of all High-Performing Maternity Care Hospitals in the U.S. identified just 26 hospitals nationwide achieving excellent outcomes for cesarean section and unexpected newborn complications among Black patients.
