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January 2004 Newsletter
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Substitute 1/2 cup non-fat yogurt for the 1 egg + 3 Tbsp. oil called for in most cake mixes. Daily Bread
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 Baptist Increases Safety Precautions with New Visitor Policy Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi will introduce a new visitor policy beginning Feb. 1, 2004. Under the new policy, all visitors staying after the normal visiting hours, which are from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m., will be required to sign a security log and will be issued an identification badge. The main entrance will be the only point of entry and will be manned with a security guard to monitor all activity. “The new policy is part of our commitment to provide a safe and secure environment for our patients and their families,” said Jim VanderSteeg, CEO and administrator of Baptist North Mississippi. “We want to make it as convenient as possible for people to visit their loved ones, while helping maintain our patients’ and visitors’ safety.”  Top of Page
Nurse Referral Program Pays Off In an effort to recruit more nurses, Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi is introducing a new program to increase registered nurse referrals. The bonus referral program is available to all employees who refer a qualified registered nurse to Baptist North Mississippi. The nurse must be hired in a specified area and work at least 36 hours biweekly. Employees receive as much as $1,000 for their efforts, and the referred nurse also will receive as much as $1,000. Applicants must begin work no more than 60 days after application and must remain in the position at least 12 months to qualify for the bonus. Applicants must be aware they are being referred, and an Official Referral Notice form must be completed and attached to the application. Current Baptist employees, former employees who worked at Baptist less than 30 days before application and PRN referrals are not eligible for the bonus program. Top of Page
Baptist North Mississippi Cardiac Rehab Earns Certification The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) recently awarded program certification to Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi for its cardiac rehabilitation program. Certification recognizes those programs that are rigorously reviewed by a national board and found to meet the essential requirements for standards of care. Cardiac rehabilitation programs are designed to limit the physiological and psychological effects of cardiac illness, reduce the risk for sudden death or relapse, control cardiac symptoms, stabilize and/or improve the patient’s condition and enhance the patient’s quality of life. The AACVPR is a national, multidisciplinary association dedicated to improving clinical practice, promoting scientific inquiry and advancing education to benefit cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation professionals and the patients they serve. Top of Page
Baptist Respiratory Department Named Quality Provider Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi has been named a quality respiratory care provider under a program aimed at making sure patients have access to respiratory care services provided by qualified respiratory therapists. The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) started the Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) program to help consumers make informed choices about their health care. Hospitals recognized under the program ensure patient safety by adhering to a strict set of criteria governing their respiratory care services. To qualify for recognition, Baptist North Mississippi met the following conditions:
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi currently employs 20 respiratory therapists and is under the medical direction of Jeffrey Evans, M.D., who is board certified in pulmonary medicine and sleep medicine. Top of Page |
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