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Montefiore Updates
CHAM
Welcome the new Director of Nursing Nicole Biel if you see her on campus at CHAM. Uniforms need to be Ceil Blue or Child Print friendly. No hoods or sweatshirts, please. Please ensure you are clocking in and out. There has been a large increase in missed punches which makes it very difficult to get your pay approved on time, which may delay your payroll. Ensure you are scanning all medications and patients. There is a 100% scan rate initiative.
MOSES
All OT above your 48 hours need approval by management. You cannot pick up shifts on other units unless approved by the Director. You cannot work more than 4-12 hour shifts in a row without approval from a manager. Please document pain assessments and PRN pain medications given and must match the appropriate pain score and time. 30 minutes for IV meds, 1 hour for PO meds. There have been a high number of sick calls lately. Please realize that we are filling staffing shortages. Sick calls are being reviewed by the facility for all extensions and if excessive they are not offering extensions.
Einstein
Documentation needs to be improved, reviewed and follow protocols. There has been a high number of sick calls lately. Please realize that we are filling staffing shortages sick calls are being reviewed by the facility for all extensions and if excessive they are not offering extensions. Please document pain assessments and PRN pain medications given must match the appropriate pain score; 30 minutes for IV meds, 1 hour for PO meds. Pressure Ulcer identification is extremely imperative (ER especially prior to admission).
Montefiore IT and Access Issues
EPIC Access Issues - Please contact the Montefiore Help Desk at 718-920-4554 first. Once you have your help desk ticket number, please contact Jess Ralat, Karen Fountain and your manager.
KRONOS Access Issues - Everyone should be punching in and out of KRONOS. If you have access issues, please contact Jess Ralat, Karen Fountain and your manager.
PYXIS Access Issues - If you're working on the unit, any charge nurse or staff nurse can give you access to PYXIS for a 12-hour shift. Please email Jess Ralat, Karen Fountain and your manager and they will have it fixed in the system. You can also contact your campus pharmacy for assistance.
Sick Calls (2 hr. prior) - Select the Campus (Moses, Einstein and Cham). Please email montenurse@fastaff.com and karen.fountain@fastaff.com with your confirmation number.
KAREN FOUNTAIN MBA MSN BSN SAFE
Director of Clinical Services Fastaff
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