Local partnerships are critical not only to sustain our workforce, but also to ensure that we have incoming staff who have hands-on experience with patient care. In partnership with Virginia Western Community College, we are working to ensure this pipeline is strong.
If you’ve been lucky enough to encounter this beautiful girl with the heartfelt smile, then you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Meadow—our new (and fury!) addition to our Well-Being team.
Meadow is Carilion’s newest facility dog who’s here to bring joy, calm, and a listening ear to you, our dedicated, hardworking staff. Whether you’re having a tough day or just need a little pick-me-up, Meadow is ready to lend her paw in support!
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Over the past year, CNRV supported 4 organ donors, resulting in 11 lives saved—the highest number of organ donors the hospital has experienced in a single calendar year.
To honor these extraordinary efforts, CNRV hosted a Donate Life Celebration and recognition event for staff on Tuesday, April 28. Team members stopped by throughout the day to take part in donor‑honoring art activities, learn more about organ donation, and participate in a hospital‑wide moment of silence at 11 a.m.
If you weren’t able to attend the recent Nexus@Noon education session on timekeeping in UKG Pro Workforce, here are the highlights. The session was recorded, and you can find it on the Nexus hub.
Effective May 1, annual assignments started appearing in clinical learners' Elsevier Clinical Skills accounts. They should be completed according to standard annual requirements.
There was a delay in building and assigning annual validations this year due to system downtime during the transition to Elsevier Clinical Skills. This pause was intentional to allow for system stabilization.
The scene resembled the aftermath of an emergency.
First responders navigated rugged terrain. Rope rescue teams moved carefully down a more than 100-foot outcropping. Patients—portrayed by high-fidelity manikins—were assessed, stabilized, and prepared for transport.
Behind it all was our Center for Simulation, Research and Patient Safety.
Through real-world projects and collaboration with experienced teams, student interns gain valuable skills, fresh perspectives, and confidence that will serve them throughout their careers. In turn, they inject renewed energy into our organization that encourages innovation and promotes a culture of learning and growth—contributions that not only meet immediate staffing needs but also lay the groundwork for a strong and capable workforce in the years ahead.
As we continue to focus on the health and well-being of our workforce, we want to recognize those who are examples in our workplace during our third annual Well-being Hero Awards.
Mike Abbott:
For the leader:
The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Revised and Updated: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals (2nd Edition) by Chris McChesney, Sean Cove and Jim Huling. (updated 2022 / post-COVID)
This is an updated edition of a classic book on strategy execution. While this book is not specific to hospitals and healthcare, it is referenced in many other healthcare leadership books. The basic premise – how do we turn strategy into results.
