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Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital Service to the Community
Over the years , several students who participated in the programs have enrolled in or graduated from medical school or have pursued nursing or allied health careers . Several past program participants have returned to Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas as staff members .
In addition to area high schools , area junior colleges and universities were represented in the total number of proctored hours on the Dallas and Fort Worth campuses .
Clinical rotation and proctoring occurred for students in nursing programs from the following universities and colleges in fiscal year 2020 :
• Baylor University School of Nursing
• Texas Christian University
• Texas Wesleyan University
• University of Texas – Arlington
• University of Texas – Tyler
The high school advanced programs , universities and colleges who sent students to Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas and Fort Worth for allied health professions training include :
• Mesquite High School – Health Science Program
• North Garland High School – Health Science Program
• Barry University – Physician Assistant Program
• College of Healthcare Professionals - Sonography Technician
• El Centro College – Sonography and Cardiovascular Intensivist Specialist
• Hill College – Sonography Technician
• Parker University – Sonography Technician
• Richland College – Patient Care Tech Program
• Texas Christian University – Kinesiology Program and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia Program
• Texas Tech University Health Science Center – Pharmacy Program
• Texas Woman ’ s University – Kinesiology Program
• Western Governor ’ s University – Health Information Management
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM
The team at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas remained committed to providing all employees with opportunities to be actively involved in the community . This took many forms in fiscal year 2020 . The STARRS * committee of employees met regularly to discuss community involvement and requests from various organizations who needed assistance . The committee was also dedicated to reaching out to economically challenged neighborhoods with heart-healthy information .
* STARRS - Service , Training , Accountability , Recruitment , Retention and Satisfaction
Organizations specifically targeted for outreach in fiscal year 2020 included :
• Bonton Farms
• Dallas Children ’ s Advocacy Center
• Faith in Action Initiatives - a department of Baylor Scott & White Health
• Hope Cottage – Dallas
• Dallas and Fort Worth American Heart Association Annual Heart Walks
ONGOING PATIENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS
The hospital emphasizes community outreach by sponsoring ongoing classes focused on preventive health education .
Leap for Life ® Total nursing student proctored and non-proctored hours ( school year 2019 - 20 ):
Total non-nursing student proctored and non-proctored hours ( school year 2019 - 20 ):
11,178 6,560
“ Leap ” stands for Lifestyle Education Awareness Program . For the past 13 years , this successful program has focused on the needs of cardiovascular patients and their family members . Leap for Life sessions in Dallas and Fort Worth taught what steps can be taken to manage cardiovascular disease and to improve health and well-being . This wellness and disease prevention program was available to all heart patients and their family members . The class was also open to anyone from the community . Educators with special expertise in cardiovascular patient care helped empower individuals with physical , dietary and stress management education and information .
Offered in 2020 , Leap for Life transitioned classes from the hospital walls to participants ’ homes . Virtual classes are hosted through an online platform that allows speakers and participants to interact as they would during an in-person class while maintaining a safe distance .