Milford Hospital News

Fall Team Lauded

Milford Hospital's Fall Team was recognized at the CT Hospital Assoc. (CHA) for participating in a year-long patient fall prevention collaborative. "CHA & Qualidigm congratulate Milford Hospital for its tireless & enthusiastic participation in the 2009 CT Statewide Patient Falls Collaborative "Working Together for a Safer Connecticut." The program prevented falls associated with serious injuries over the past year. The team: Head Nurses Linda Dinkle, Diane Marangelo, Jayne Pinto; Nursing VP Wendy Woodcock; Pharmacy director Bryan Lampner; physical therapy; & staff nurses Denise Bias & Christina Smith.
 

Smith Named Case Management Chief

Maureen Smith has been named Director of Case Management at Milford Hospital. Lloyd Friedman, MD, VP of Medical Affairs, said "Maureen's vast experience as a Nurse Manager in our ER and most recently as Nursing clinical director will be a great benefit to us in her new role."

Nursing VP Program Speaker on Ulcers

Milford Hospital Nursing VP Wendy Woodcock will speak at the "Partnering for Quality Pressure Ulcers: Challenges, Successes and Practical Tips for your Care Setting” Oct 1 at Central CT State Univ.,New Britain. Program includes strategies for a facility/agency to: respond to the challenge of promoting the prevention of pressure ulcers; speak the same language throughout the continuum of care; assess, stage and monitor wounds and ensure accurate documentation; essential components of a successful program;  promote current standards of care.

 

Wanted: Student Nurse Intern

This an unpaid mentorship allowing the student nurse an opportunity to expand their current clinical knowledge base, improve organizational skills, develop nursing judgment and increase clinical competency by working 1:1 with a professional RN. You will experience nursing as it truly is, attend educational seminars offered to all nursing staff, and observe the nursing process in different settings. You must currently be enrolled in a school of nursing. Click below for information, and contact the Volunteer office at 876-4062 for details.

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