The Pulse of Providence July August 2014

July / August 2014 Our Call to Action—Healthcare that Works, Healthcare that is Safe and Healthcare that Leaves No One Behind Providence Chest Pain Center Receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Bronze Quality Achievement Award Also in this Issue: u Letter from the President u 2014 Providence Golf Classic u Notes from Sister C u Blood Drive Every year, almost 250,000 people experience a STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) heart attack. Unfortunately, a significant number don’t receive prompt reperfusion therapy, which is critical in restoring blood flow. Our Chest Pain Center is committed to providing quality care to all heart attack patients. The American Heart Association recognized our commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for STEMI patients and the Mission: Lifeline Bronze Quality Achievement Award indicates that we are achieving and even surpassing our goals for being one of Texas’ finest chest pain centers.  Providence earned this award in 2012 and 2013 as well. u Chaplain's Corner u Volunteer Voice u Administator Spotlight u Foundation Welcomes New Development Officer u Corporate Compliance Corner: Everybody Does It u Texas Hospital Association Honors Providence u Foundation High Tea u Retirement Celebration The Pulse of Providence is designed exclusively for our associates and friends: In this Issue: Ascension Health The Faces and Drivers of Excellence Healthcare that Works Health Professional Affiliates Philanthrophy: A Work of Heart Welcome to Team Providence Medical Staff/Retired Physicians Providence Breast Health Center–Swedish Massage From the Heart Healthcare that is Safe Providence Chest Pain Center Receives AHA Award A Closer Look: CPOE Let’s Develop a Hand Hygiene Compliant Culture, Together! Providence Foundation Awards Spring Grants New Process Ensures Quality Care for Newborns Providence Health Center Board of Trustees Providence Foundation Board of Trustees Founders Society Providence Forum Providence Healthcare Network Advisory Board Ethics Committee Providence Volunteer Services Providence Health Alliance Board of Directors Providence Nursing School Alumni Healthcare that Leaves No One Behind Family Practice Residency Staff Providence Pink Partners Reception Providence Diabetes Management Center: Regional Partnership Provides Access to Care 2014 Hands In Giving Campaign