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Valley’s Clinic Network Recognized for Care Excellence with Seattle Business Leaders in Healthcare Award! For meeting and exceeding rigorous national quality benchmarks, Valley's Clinic Network received the Seattle Business Leaders in Healthcare Award on Feb. 28 in conjunction with the Washington Health Alliance's Community Checkup. Congratulations to VMC Clinic Network leadership, providers and staff! Pictured below, L to R, Clinic Leadership team: Kimberley Herner, MD, Matt Mulder, MD, Kalen Privatsky, Shannon Markegard, DO, Rich Roodman, James Park, MD
Valley’s Clinic Network Recognized for Care Excellence with Seattle Business Leaders in Healthcare Award! For meeting and exceeding rigorous national quality benchmarks, Valley's Clinic Network received the Seattle Business Leaders in Healthcare Award on Feb. 28 in conjunction with the Washington Health Alliance's Community Checkup. Congratulations to VMC Clinic Network leadership, providers and staff! Pictured below, L to R, Clinic Leadership team: Kimberley Herner, MD, Matt Mulder, MD, Kalen Privatsky, Shannon Markegard, DO, Rich Roodman, James Park, MD
Welcome to Valley's February and March 2019 New Employees! When February's snowmaggedon hit, it wiped out the scheduled New Employee Orientation for that month. Fortunately March weather was much more cooperative and the February and March sessions were combined for a total of 130 new employees! Valley is happy to welcome a variety of employees who will provide much needed support and care across the Valley organization.
Welcome to Valley's February and March 2019 New Employees! When February's snowmaggedon hit, it wiped out the scheduled New Employee Orientation for that month. Fortunately March weather was much more cooperative and the February and March sessions were combined for a total of 130 new employees! Valley is happy to welcome a variety of employees who will provide much needed support and care across the Valley organization.
We Are Valley — Get to Know Us! Valley Medical Center located in Seattle is having a Registered Nurse/Medical Assistant Open house on Wednesday April 24th. Come by between 3:30-6:30pm to learn about employment opportunities, tour some of the units, and enjoy light refreshments. This free event is open to Registered Nurses, Nursing students, and Medical Assistants. To RSVP to this event, log onto http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMv1U or click on the link below.
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Thank you to Barb Johnson, our 2019 Quarter 1 Volunteer of the Quarter! Volunteer of the Quarter Barb Johnson ( pictured below with Member Services & Volunteer Operations Coordinator Lara Wilmore) routinely covers two shifts at the Infusion Center and the Cancer Resource Center each week. Barb goes above and beyond at the Infusion Center to ensure supplies like blankets and pillows are well-stocked and the patients have all their needs met (like ordering lunch for them, making sure they are comfortable and have water, etc.) Barb is also instrumental in training all new volunteers at both the CRC and the Infusion Center.
Thank you to Barb Johnson, our 2019 Quarter 1 Volunteer of the Quarter! Volunteer of the Quarter Barb Johnson ( pictured below with Member Services & Volunteer Operations Coordinator Lara Wilmore) routinely covers two shifts at the Infusion Center and the Cancer Resource Center each week. Barb goes above and beyond at the Infusion Center to ensure supplies like blankets and pillows are well-stocked and the patients have all their needs met (like ordering lunch for them, making sure they are comfortable and have water, etc.) Barb is also instrumental in training all new volunteers at both the CRC and the Infusion Center.
High Level Efficiency, Communication and Accountability—Plant Management’s Tim Henderson, a February Hero Kudos to Plant Management's Tim Henderson, one of Valley's February 2019 Heroes. Tim demonstrates Valley's service culture in every interaction with his coworkers and Valley's patients. He demonstrates a high level of efficiency, time management, communication and accountability in his work. Tim's colleagues rave about how great he is to work with and how he shows value every day in his work. Thanks, Tim, for being a great asset to the engineering team!
High Level Efficiency, Communication and Accountability—Plant Management’s Tim Henderson, a February Hero Kudos to Plant Management's Tim Henderson, one of Valley's February 2019 Heroes. Tim demonstrates Valley's service culture in every interaction with his coworkers and Valley's patients. He demonstrates a high level of efficiency, time management, communication and accountability in his work. Tim's colleagues rave about how great he is to work with and how he shows value every day in his work. Thanks, Tim, for being a great asset to the engineering team!
HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group Launched in Maple Valley for Cancer Patients & their Loved Ones. Thanks to support from Valley Girls & Guys in collaboration with Valley Medical Center, a new support group launched right in the heart of Maple Valley on Monday, Jan. 28! Cancer patients and their loved ones are invited to meet others who understand the journey of cancer and share ideas, resources and challenges. Through open discussion and presentations facilitated by Cancer Lifeline's Claudia Cortes, MSW, the cancer experience will be eased for those in the Maple Valley community. Location: Vine Maple Place: 21730 Dorre Don Way SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 4th Mondays of each month; 7 - 8:30 PM Upcoming dates: Feb. 25, March 25, April 22 Questions? Call Cancer Lifeline at 206.297.2500.
HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group Launched in Maple Valley for Cancer Patients & their Loved Ones. Thanks to support from Valley Girls & Guys in collaboration with Valley Medical Center, a new support group launched right in the heart of Maple Valley on Monday, Jan. 28! Cancer patients and their loved ones are invited to meet others who understand the journey of cancer and share ideas, resources and challenges. Through open discussion and presentations facilitated by Cancer Lifeline's Claudia Cortes, MSW, the cancer experience will be eased for those in the Maple Valley community. Location: Vine Maple Place: 21730 Dorre Don Way SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 4th Mondays of each month; 7 - 8:30 PM Upcoming dates: Feb. 25, March 25, April 22 Questions? Call Cancer Lifeline at 206.297.2500.
Valley Staff is the Reason VMC is Named One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals in 2019 For the second consecutive year, Valley Medical Center has been named by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals™ in 2019. This recognition is based entirely on clinical outcomes and reflects Valley Medical Center 's commitment to delivering the best possible patient care. As one of America's 100 Best Hospitals, Valley Medical Center has outperformed 98% of hospitals nationally. SVP Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer Theresa Braungardt says, "I couldn't be more proud. This recognition is the direct result of the hard work and commitment of Valley's staff. Achieving this top award two years in a row speaks to the success of our ongoing performance improvement initiatives and our staff's attention to detail in reducing infection, improving patient safety and other advances in providing quality care to our community."
Valley Staff is the Reason VMC is Named One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals in 2019 For the second consecutive year, Valley Medical Center has been named by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals™ in 2019. This recognition is based entirely on clinical outcomes and reflects Valley Medical Center 's commitment to delivering the best possible patient care. As one of America's 100 Best Hospitals, Valley Medical Center has outperformed 98% of hospitals nationally. SVP Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer Theresa Braungardt says, "I couldn't be more proud. This recognition is the direct result of the hard work and commitment of Valley's staff. Achieving this top award two years in a row speaks to the success of our ongoing performance improvement initiatives and our staff's attention to detail in reducing infection, improving patient safety and other advances in providing quality care to our community."
Many warm thanks to our amazing and dedicated staff who worked very long hours during the Seattle Snow Storm to make sure our patients were well cared for, meals were cooked, phones were answered, rooms were cleaned, snow was plowed, staff were picked up, heat and lights were on and operations continued as smoothly as possible for the community we serve. It was no small task to coordinate all of the resources needed: the staffing, boarding, transportation, communication, supplies, IT services and all of the support that happens behind the scenes. It took team members and providers willing and ready to step in to alternate roles at different locations because there was a need and they were committed to help. Valley is extra special because of its remarkable people and from our team to yours, we want you to know that we appreciate you and we THANK YOU!
Many warm thanks to our amazing and dedicated staff who worked very long hours during the Seattle Snow Storm to make sure our patients were well cared for, meals were cooked, phones were answered, rooms were cleaned, snow was plowed, staff were picked up, heat and lights were on and operations continued as smoothly as possible for the community we serve. It was no small task to coordinate all of the resources needed: the staffing, boarding, transportation, communication, supplies, IT services and all of the support that happens behind the scenes. It took team members and providers willing and ready to step in to alternate roles at different locations because there was a need and they were committed to help. Valley is extra special because of its remarkable people and from our team to yours, we want you to know that we appreciate you and we THANK YOU!
Valley’s EEG Lab Earns 5-Year National ABRET Neurodiagnostic Accreditation Congratulations to Valley's EEG Lab whose team recently earned a five-year national accreditation from the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET. Through ABRET's independent, objective verification of quality, Valley's EEG Lab met technical standards and demonstrated quality output. The evaluation included focus on the technical component of recordings and lab management. Valley's Neurology Medical Director David Vossler, MD, FAAN, FACNS, FAES, says of the EEG Lab's accomplishment, "I want to recognize the leadership of Tony Bell, R EEG/EP T, CNIM, CLTM in this achievement. I also want to recognize the hard work of the other neurophysiology technologists, as well as the neurologists and neurosurgeons who work so closely with them." Kudos! Valley’s EEG Lab Earns 5-Year National ABRET Neurodiagnostic Accreditation
Valley’s EEG Lab Earns 5-Year National ABRET Neurodiagnostic Accreditation Congratulations to Valley's EEG Lab whose team recently earned a five-year national accreditation from the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET. Through ABRET's independent, objective verification of quality, Valley's EEG Lab met technical standards and demonstrated quality output. The evaluation included focus on the technical component of recordings and lab management. Valley's Neurology Medical Director David Vossler, MD, FAAN, FACNS, FAES, says of the EEG Lab's accomplishment, "I want to recognize the leadership of Tony Bell, R EEG/EP T, CNIM, CLTM in this achievement. I also want to recognize the hard work of the other neurophysiology technologists, as well as the neurologists and neurosurgeons who work so closely with them." Kudos! Valley’s EEG Lab Earns 5-Year National ABRET Neurodiagnostic Accreditation
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. Valley Medical Center's Cardiac Rehab team wore Red Friday, Feb. 1, on National Wear Red Day as a reminder to know your risk and protect your heart. Valley’s Cardiac Rehab Team is available to provide extra support, motivation and education to their patients about healthy heart lifestyle practices.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. Valley Medical Center's Cardiac Rehab team wore Red Friday, Feb. 1, on National Wear Red Day as a reminder to know your risk and protect your heart. Valley’s Cardiac Rehab Team is available to provide extra support, motivation and education to their patients about healthy heart lifestyle practices.