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TeamHealth strives to standout in the post-acute care space with teams dedicated to improving safety and quality across the continuum of care. In this video, Dr. Darren Swenson, CPE, MSHQSM, Group President, Post-Acute Care, shares how we tailor our multichannel services, including primary care and behavioral health services to in-person and virtual care options, to every facility’s unique needs and how we aim to improve the transition between post-acute and acute facilities. Learn more about our post-acute care services.
October recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held annually to encourage screening, protection and education surrounding breast cancer. This month and every month, TeamHealth supports all whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. In this video, Miranda Marx, Senior Executive Recruiter, shares her journey battling and surviving breast cancer. She stresses how significant this month is for encouraging awareness regarding early detection and prevention of breast cancer. Learn more about her story of strength and what it means for her to be a breast cancer survivor.
An acute care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama faced several challenges including higher than desired length of stay and long diversion periods in their emergency departments. In this case study, Dr. Siddharth Bansal, Facility Medical Director, Hospital Medicine, shares how the facility partnered with TeamHealth to improve both their hospital and emergency medicine care. Through solutions such as implementing standard techniques to improve workflow, prioritizing ongoing education and communicating ways to enhance performance, the facility was able to significantly reduce length of stay and ensure efficient and optimal patient care. Learn more.
In this podcast, Dr. Ahmed Elrefai, Regional Medical Director, Anesthesiology and Dr. Marc Ehrenpreis, Anesthesiology, discuss patient experience and pediatric anesthesia and offer insight for providers and staff on how to provide optimal care to patients. They also discuss how TeamHealth’s APEX program plays a pivotal role in recognizing opportunities for improvement in patient experience and care. Listen now to hear their full discussion on pediatric care.
We extend congratulations to Dr. Delbe Meelhuysen, Emergency Medicine, for being honored with the Mosaic Pin Award by Texas Health Resources. This accolade recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering diversity in the workplace and within the community. Dr. Meelhuysen's unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives has made her an outstanding role model. Her remarkable contributions extend into the community, as she advocates for the underserved population of Johnson County, a low-income community in Cleburne, Texas. Congratulations Dr. Meelhuysen for this well-deserved recognition!
TeamHealth's emergency medicine program taps into local knowledge while activating clinical and operational teams around the country to understand the challenges our hospital partners face. Explore how our cutting-edge technology, teamwork and LEAN processes deliver results for our partners.
October recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held annually to encourage screening and protection against the disease and to encourage education surrounding breast cancer and its impact on both women and men. This month and every month, TeamHealth supports all whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. In this blog, Kristina Burke, PHR, HR Consultant, D&Y Staffing, shares her own journey battling and surviving breast cancer. Kristina shares the hardships she endured during her journey and how her support system proved vital in helping her remain stay positive through it all. Read her full story.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are the pillars of compassionate healthcare. As a part of this at a recent conference, Assistant Director of Advanced Practice Clinicians, Chris Waybright addressed the urgent need for education in LGBTQ+ care. This empathy and education are our tools for change. By cultivating a culture of inclusivity and acceptance, healthcare providers can become allies for LGBTQ+ patients and colleagues. It's not just about saving lives; it's about transforming the narrative and advocating for equitable, compassionate care. Read more here.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a nonprofit regional hospital in Chicago noticed a rise in Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI), one of the deadliest hospital-acquired infections. In this case study, Dr. Nimit Aggarwal, MBA, FCCP, Facility Medical Director, Critical Care, discusses how the hospital partnered with TeamHealth’s critical care team to implement infection prevention tactics and safety protocols to eliminate CLABSI cases by 100% over an 18-month period. Read more.
We congratulate Dr. Andrea L. Braden, FACOG, IBCLC for being recognized with the 2023 AMWA INSPIRE Award! Dr. Braden is being celebrated for exemplary leadership, mentorship and a deep commitment to changing the culture of medicine. The INSPIRE Awards, announced by the AMWA Leadership Council, champion women physicians who personally and/or professionally provide inspiration to women in medicine through expert and compassionate patient-centered medical care, through mentorship, or service to the community. Learn more about Dr. Braden's recognition.
