Milford Hospital News

Health Dept H1N1 Assist

Milford Hospital this week assisted the Milford Health Dept. (MHD) with needed H1N1 shots. Hundreds of hospital employees, especially those involved in patient care, have already been "shot," so many of the extras today were given to the MHD, which apparently was very short on shots for community folks. For info call the MHD. Unsure if you should get the shot? Click here.

 

Joint Center Expanding

Expansion of the CT Joint Center is underway, based on regional demand for hip, knee and other joint replacement surgery. Three years ago the center opened with nine rooms, and the addition of two aditional private rooms is expected to be done in a few months. More than 500 procedures are done a year by Milford Hospital joint specialists. The center includes large rooms that allow patients to easily move about, and house ortho equipment such as walkers, crutches, commodes and CPM knee machines. Rooms have large handicap bathrooms with elevated toilets. New flat screen TVs & custom maple cabinetry complete the healthy ambiance.

Swine Flu: Get the Facts

Good idea to get vaccinated for the H1N1 (swine) flu?  So much misinformation has swirled around vaccines and flu shots, and because the H1N1 virus is new, people are especially wary of getting vaccinated. Contact your physician with any questions. Click for common concerns and questions.

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.
 

TB, AIDS Study Prep Gets MD Assist

When an international TB and AIDS study kicks off next year in Russia, it will have the guidance and input of Milford Hospital’s VP of medical affairs, who is also the medical director of the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. Lloyd Friedman, MD, Yale University Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Pulmonary & Critical Care section, and TB expert, visited Russia in August as an investigator on a project to determine the prevalence of tuberculosis and AIDS in street youth in St. Petersburg. For full story: Download Russia

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Unique Knee Surgery with Computer Aid

Seeing what Amit Lahav, MD, couldn’t see helped a Milford woman get the “perfect fit” for a new knee. If not for the computer, and the techniques used in this cutting-edge procedure, the woman would not have had a knee replacement. Dr. Lahav said “she is doing great. She has no pain and is walking well.” The Milford Hospital orthopedic surgeon said the patient had a rod placed in her femur years ago that could not be removed. “She had significant arthritis in her knee where she was a candidate for a knee replacement. Unfortunately, using traditional instrumentation, a replacement cannot be done since a surgeon cannot instrument her femur because she has a metal rod in the bone.” The full story: Download Robotic

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.

 

Milford Hospital Twitters

Milford Hospital joined Twitter-Land last week, now posting brief info on programs, services and advances. Based on a survey, Milford is the fourth hospital in the state to use Twitter.