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Employee of the Month
Mike Norris, Emergency Department
“This employee saved the life of a patient. The patient was admitted
and in room 9 waiting to go upstairs. The upstairs team had seen her
and written orders. He went to transport her to the floor and didn’t
like the way she looked. He called Chip Tinley and they came to me. The
patient looked a little worse than previously, not much, but because of
their concern I got an arterial blood gas (test) which showed a severe
non-anion gap metabolic acidosis. The patient was exhausted and would
certainly have experienced worsening fatigue, acidosis, and cardiac
arrest on the floor. She did not appear toxic, just very tired so this
was an excellent call. We intubated the patient and admitted her to the
MICU. Without this employee 1) having the clinical sense to notice she
didn’t look right and 2) acting on that clinical sense, this patient
would have arrested and died. This is an example of stepping up, making
a difference and preventing a tragedy.”
—Nominated by Steve Saef, M.D.
Excellence is caring for the whole family
Dear Dr. Stenbit,
I would like to express my gratitude for your kindness, compassion and
professionalism in treating my sister, Amy Cardoza, and in caring for
our family.
Amy died on Feb. 28 after suffering a massive stroke, as well as
cardiac arrest. Despite the irreversible damage and coma, you treated
her with dignity and respect. You helped our family recognize and
accept what was inevitable. You made us feel that we were your one
concern—despite the many you were caring for. Even as your students
gathered with you, the sense of caring and love remained.
I am still overwhelmed that my vital, talented, loving sister is gone.
The dignity that you provided has given comfort to her daughter and
son, our parents, my sister and her family and my brother. I wish I had
the words to explain my deep appreciation and admiration for what you
did for us—and for what you do each day.
Kathleen A. Wheaton
Employee of Year nominations
Who: MUHA employees
What: Nominate colleagues and coworkers for going above and beyond the call of duty
When: June 26 through 7 a.m., July 7
Why: To
provide an employee the recognition he or she deserves for their
dedication to providing the best possible experience for our patients,
their commitment to MUSC Excellence and their willingness to go above
and beyond
Where: MUSC intranet homepage (http://mcintranet.musc.edu/)
2nd Quarter Standards
Maintain a safe and secure work environment
- Clean up litter, debris and spills promptly
- Always wash hands before patient contact
- Put patients and families at ease by managing up coworkers
Friday, June 12, 2009
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