DON'T DELAY CARE DUE TO COVID-19 - WE HAVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE
Learn about our safety precautions at https://www.lach-la.com/coronavirus-information/
#covid #covid19 #coronavirus #electivesurgeries
NATIONAL SURGICAL TECH WEEK - SEPT. 20-26
Our surgical techs are responsible for properly setting up the room, arranging necessary equipment, and even assisting physicians during surgery. They have some extremely important job duties, so join me in honoring them this week and thanking them for ensuring our OR runs smoothly. #NationalSurgicalTechWeek
#HappyCDIWeek to our dedicated professionals in Clinical Documentation Improvement. The #CDI team collaborates with providers, case managers, health info mgmt coders & other healthcare professionals to facilitate comprehensive health record documentation. Thank you for all you do!
As a #HighReliabilityOrganization, we are committed to continuously work together to improve patient outcomes and provide a safe environment for our patients. Today we our honor our journey on #WorldPatientSafetyDay #HRO #Prospect_Medical #PatientSafetyDay
We are part of Prospect Medical with 18,000 employees caring for over 2 million patients a year… delivering quality care even during the #COVID19 pandemic. Learn more: https://bit.ly/32JBObK
#Prospect_Medical @HoldingsMedical #Pandemic #COVID29 #HealthcareHeroes
WISHING YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
From our family to yours, have a safe, healthy and happy Labor Day weekend. We hope you won’t need us, but if you do, our hospitals and ERs in east LA and Norwalk are open 24/7. Learn more at https://www.lach-la.com/ and https://www.lach-norwalk.com/
#LaborDay #LaborDay2020 #LAHospitals
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime - early detection is the key. Be diligent about self-checks and know your risks.
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #ThinkPink #TimeToEndBreastCancer #breastcancer
2021 NATIONAL CLINICAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Our doctors, nurses and support staff are please to provide nationally recognized healthcare to our east LA community. Our pleased to be recognized in 5 clinical categories, along the Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award for 3 years in a row. This has even more meaning during COVID.
READ MORE: https://www.lach-la.com/news/2020/los-angeles-community-hospital-achieves-pulmonary-care-excellence-award-for-third-year-in-a-row/
FLU SHOT REMINDER
Getting a #FluShot is more important than ever to protect yourself and the people around you & to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at #CDC website @ https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/flushot.htm
CELEBRATING OUR RESPIRATORY CARE EXPERTS
Thank you to our #Respiratory Care teams at our hospitals across the nation for their dedication during the ongoing #COVID pandemic & every day. Thank you therapist for what they do during #RespiratoryCareWeek Oct 25-31.#RCWeek20
PROVIDING HALLOWEEN CHEER TO ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS
Assisted living centers got a little trick-or-treat this year. Los Angeles Community Hospitals business development care coordinators donned their costumes and passed out Halloween treats of pizza, cookies, candy and soft drinks to hundreds of assisted living centers on Friday, Oct. 30. But, instead of "scaring" residents they were greeted with smiles!
Thank you to our healthcare staff who will be caring for our patients on Thanksgiving day. We also appreciate our patients and our community. #Thanksgiving2020
DRIVE-THROUGH FLU CLINIC
We hosted a drive-through community flu clinic Friday, Nov 6. from the safety of the hospital parking garage. Nurses were on site and the flu shots administered by nursing students from Compton College of Nursing. Those that received the flu shots loved how safe and quick the process was and that they did not have to get out of their cars.
We wish our East LA community a safe and merry holiday season. We look forward to continuing to provide vital healthcare resources to our neighbors in 2021.
LINKIN PARK DONATES HOLIDAY GIFT BAGS TO OUR STAFF TO HONOR THEIR COVID CARE
Just before Christmas, Linkin Park reached out to our with holiday gift bags for its nursing staff. The band is inspired to serve its community that touches the lives of the underserved. The bags included cookies from Homeboy Industries, the world's largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program, in addition to an Amazon gift cards and a personal note from Linkin Park. Our nurses were thrilled!
World famous Los Angeles-based rock band Linkin Park are currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of their first album HYBRID THEORY.
#linkinpark #covid
100,000 HAND SANITIZERS DONATED BY EVERBRANDS
We received a donation 100,000 hand sanitizers from EverBrands CEO Camilo Triana, a national oral hygiene products company. Although not the primary focus of their business, EverBrands produced the hand sanitizers to do their part in meeting the needs of the pandemic. "We're experts in manufacturing consumer goods and so when the pandemic hit we decided to help our local communities by producing hand sanitizer. We love to give back and one of our core values is community," said Triana.
"The sanitizers are a great addition to our PPE stock to keep staff and patients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Keith Levy, administrator at Los Angeles Community Hospital.
TAKING CARE OF YOU, SO YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF YOURS
This message is for you — every employee of Prospect Medical's LA Community Hospital— who is weathering this pandemic crisis professionally and personally. We know you worry about patients and yourself, but recognize that your biggest concern — what’s on your mind when you leave for work and when you return home is exposing your loved ones. That is why we are committed to taking care of you, so you can take care of yours.
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Taking Care of You, So You Can Take Care of Yours
WHY OUR EMPLOYEES CHOOSE TO GET VACCINATED
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Why Our Employees are Getting Vaccinated
EMPLOYEES SAY THANKS FOR PPE DONATIONS
Los Angeles Community Hospital employees were blessed during the 2020 pandemic and even into 2021 with PPE donations and meals provided by many organizations. Employees decided to reach out with a special thanks to Gina and Mike of the Adler/Zapata group who went over and above with hundreds of meals each month for the staff. The employees sent a personalized letter to Gina and Mike.
"When you work so hard during the pandemic, a simple meal is something that can lift your spirits and make you feel like a hero," said CEO Hector Hernandez. "Our employees are so thankful."
100,000 HAND SANITIZERS DONATED BY EVERBRANDS
We received a donation 100,000 hand sanitizers from EverBrands CEO Camilo Triana, a national oral hygiene products company. Although not the primary focus of their business, EverBrands produced the hand sanitizers to do their part in meeting the needs of the pandemic. "We're experts in manufacturing consumer goods and so when the pandemic hit we decided to help our local communities by producing hand sanitizer. We love to give back and one of our core values is community," said Triana.
"The sanitizers are a great addition to our PPE stock to keep staff and patients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Keith Levy, administrator at Los Angeles Community Hospital.
WHY I CHOOSE TO WORK HERE
“I have received a great education at Los Angeles Community Hospital. In a high-acuity setting like a hospital, you gain so much experience in various clinical areas. When I started, I was even eased into my job with a lot of support from the other nurses until I felt completely comfortable. It's a great place to both work as well as learn. – Blanca, RN, Medical-Surgical
LEARN MORE ABOUT A CAREER WITH US: https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?act=redirectCwsV2&cws=38&org=PROSPECTMEDICAL
WHY I CHOOSE TO WORK HERE
"I enjoy working at Los Angeles Community Hospital and how I can work closely with the physicians to plan the best patient care. Unlike my previous jobs, here I get to learn different things every day, such as calling for consults, prepping patients for surgery/procedure, and patient care planning, which makes me feel like I’m making a difference in my patients’ lives. The open-door policy with administration gives us the opportunity to voice our opinions,” - Portia, LVN, ICU/Subacute
HEAR FROM OTHER NURSES: https://www.lach-la.com/nursing/why-our-nurses-choose-to-work-at-los-angeles-community/
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHIEF NURSING OFFICER!
We our proud of our Carmelo James, Chief Nursing Officer of Los Angeles Community Hospitals at LA, Norwalk and Bellflower, who received the Florence Nightingale Award for Nursing Leadership from the Career Networks Institute College of Nursing for his role in leading the team to national clinical excellence, including Healthgrades’ Pulmonary Care Excellence Award and Five-Star Recipients for Heart Attack, Sepsis, Hip Fracture, GI Bleed & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. “I am humbled by this award and only achieved the award through the collaboration of our team. They deserve the real praise," he said.
READ MORE: http://pmh.com/los-angeles-community-hospitals-cno-receives-nightingale-award/c
Thanks to our #Prospect_Medical frontline caregivers, volunteers, and every team member across our healthcare system, we’ve administered 50,000 #COVID-19 vaccines and counting. We’re proud of what we’ve already accomplished, but we’re just getting started. We look forward to continuing to deliver life-saving vaccines to everyone in our communities, and we want to thank you for your dedication and effort that ensures we can do so.
Happy Social Work Month! Throughout this month #Prospect_Medical is celebrating all social workers and the many positive contributions of the profession. Social workers are essential to community well-being, let’s share our support by thanking them in the comments below!
#EssentialSocialWorker @nasw
March 11-16 is Healthcare HR week. As we kick off this week, let’s recognize the vital role of all healthcare HR professionals by thanking them below for their hard work and dedication! Their job often goes above and beyond the usual human resources duties, let’s show them we appreciate it.
DON'T PUT YOUR HEALTH ON HOLD
1. Don’t Distance from your Doctor
2. Don’t Skip your Screenings
3. Don’t Delay Emergency Care
4. It’s Safe to Get Care
READ MORE ABOUT OUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: https://www.lach-la.com/coronavirus-information/
DONATION SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO KEEP TUSTIN SAFE!
Foothill Regional Medical Center donated $1,500 to the Tustin Police Foundation for its efforts to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for area residents. Read more: http://bit.ly/3s1UGhm
#police #Tustin #donation #partnerships #foundation
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! How will you celebrate while still practicing COVID-19 guidelines? #StPatricksDay #COVID #COVID19
RECOGNIZE A SOCIAL WORKER TODAY!
In recognition of World Social Work Day #Prospect_Medical celebrates our social workers. Social workers play an integral role in supporting many of the most vulnerable people, their work is vital to our communities. Thank a #socialworker in your life below.
#WSWD2021 #socialworkers
#Prospect_Medical created a hospital good catch program - when a potential problem is pointed out and stopped before progressing to a patient safety issue. We reward staff to encourage good catch submissions, improving patient safety.
#patientsafety #goodcatch
IT'S HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS WEEK!
As healthcare continues to evolve, accuracy, integrity, protection and accessibility of health information remain a priority for #Prospect_Medical. This week we celebrate our health information professionals who work hard to make this possible.
#HIPWEEK21 #healthinformation
DID YOU MISS LAST WEEK'S LIVE EVENT WITH DR. G?
If you missed the Q & A session and tour of Foothill Hill Regional Medical Center Emergency Room with Dr. Gonzales, watch it now!
https://fb.watch/4u39HGGry9/
Dr G was live.
March 23 at 5:59 PM ·
Hoy haremos un recorrido por la sala de Emergencias del hospital Foothill Regional Medical Center en ciudad de Tustin, California.
Se ha preguntado usted a que hospital voy a ir si tengo una emergencia?
Le han mostrado alguna vez como funcionan los hospitales?
Bueno, me place invitarlos a que vean y compartan este video para que vean que hace Dr G en el hospital.
Los esperamos hoy a las 6:00 PM (Horario del pacifico)
#hospitales #saladeemergencia #doctores #siguenos #california #santaana #orange #latinos #educacion
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ALERT DAY!
Today is Diabetes Alert Day and nearly 1 in 5 adults live with diabetes, or 7.3 million Americans are unaware that they have the disease. Could you have diabetes and not know it? Learn more: http://bit.ly/38IXetn
#stopdiabetes #DiabetesAlertDay
10,000th VACCINE SHOT CELEBRATED!
Last week Post University in partnership with Waterbury Hospital, gave out their 10,000th vaccine at the largest drive thru mass vaccination site in New Haven County. A special thank you to Waterbury our Hospital team, Post University and its volunteers for working hard to reach this milestone in the fight against COVID-19. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3tGk3px
#covid #covid-19 #vaccination
