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Laparoscopic Teaching Clinic Gives Nurses Hands-On Education in Low-Pressure Environment

In years past, perioperative nurses only had one way to gain hands-on experience in their specialty: assist during a live procedure under the guidance of a preceptor. The high-stakes surgical environment can be a formidable place to learn, however, leading some nursing experts to seek an alternative approach.A new program at Cleveland Clinic is now providing a more relaxed, specialty-specific educational setting for perioperative nurses, where they’re taught to master the skills needed to suppor...
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Employee Resource Group Provides Opportunities, Support to Asian Caregivers

On May 1, the first day of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Cleveland Clinic established a specialized employee resource group (ERG) focused on supporting and empowering its Asian caregivers. The new Asians Supporting Inclusivity and Allyship Network (ASIAN) Heritage cooperative is one of 10 volunteer employee-led, employer-recognized ERGs available to Cleveland Clinic caregivers.“ERGs are affinity groups that help drive the organization's core value of inclusion by providi...
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Marymount Hospital Pilots a New Model of Nursing Care Delivery

Medical-surgical (med-surg) nursing has been hit particularly hard by the national post-pandemic nursing shortage. To address the issue, Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital convened a team of nursing managers and directors to design an innovative solution. After months of fact-finding (including learning the methods other hospitals employed to help overcome the shortage of clinical med-surg nurses) and determination, the working group has created a new model of care delivery designed to support med-surg nurses by leveraging the skills of high-quality patient care nursing assistants (PCNAs).
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Shawn’s Story: Managing Lymphedema Risk After Beating Breast Cancer

What started out as a routine mammogram for Holland resident Shawn Luepke resulted in a phone call no one ever wants to get. “I was called back that afternoon for an ultrasound,” says Shawn. Just a few days later, she was diagnosed with Stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer. After completing months of chemotherapy, Shawn underwent a bilateral mastectomy. Surgeons also removed her axillary lymph nodes – lymph nodes located in the underarm area – to help prevent the cancer from spreading. Unfor
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George’s Story: From Clinical Death to Miraculous Recovery

In October 2023, George Hunter went into full cardiac arrest while at his job, and not just once, but several times. “They told me I died six times that day,” says George. George, 47, lives in Pullman, MI, with his wife, Mary, and works for a local beer distributor. He was unloading cases of beer at a local gas station when he suddenly slumped over, hitting his head on a nearby cooler. Thankfully, a gas station attendant and a passer-by acted quickly and began to perform CPR as someone else c
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Medical Assistant: A Rewarding Career Path

Have you ever wondered about the role a medical assistant (MA) plays in a physician’s office? Have you thought about becoming a medical assistant? It’s a fulfilling, in-demand career choice for those who enjoy people and variety in their daily work. “It’s a career path in health care that isn’t often talked about,” says Erin LaDuke, a recruiter with Human Resources at Holland Hospital. “Many people think about nursing, but for some, medical assisting offers a fast-track to a respected career in
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Avoiding Slips and Falls in Winter Weather

Staying active is important for our overall health and well-being. And while just as important in winter, the shorter days and snowy weather make staying active a bit more challenging. Winter poses another concern when it comes to staying safe – not only during exercise but also while going about day-to-day activities: an increased risk of slips and falls. Be aware of some common contributors to the rise of slips, trips and falls in winter weather: • Snowmelt from wet footwear can create slippe
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Patient Care Assistants: An Essential Part of Clinical Teams

Are you interested in a career opportunity in health care but lack experience? Do you enjoy learning new skills? Are you someone who genuinely wants to care for others and be a valued part of a clinical team? If so, you could be a Patient Care Assistant at Holland Hospital! Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) are a vital part of our collaborative care delivery team. They serve every clinical unit and assist nurses in caring for patients by performing tasks like bathing and feeding patients, taking v
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Patient Access: A Career That Makes A First Impression

When you think of a career in health care, you most likely think of doctors and nurses. But there is a department at the center of each hospital that plays an important role in delivering a great patient experience. From scheduling to insurance verification to announcing overhead pages, Holland Hospital cannot operate smoothly without Patient Access. “Patient Access is often the first point of contact for any patient coming into the hospital,” says Erin Locker, supervising coordinator. Patient
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Home Health Services: a Unique and Fulfilling Career

Do you thrive in a career environment outside a traditional office, where every day is different? Do you enjoy a more flexible environment that allows you more control over your daily schedule? Are you fulfilled by work that helps people when they are at their most vulnerable? If so, consider a career with Holland Hospital Home Health Services. Holland Hospital Home Health Services provides skilled care to homebound patients in Ottawa and Allegan counties. The team meets a wide variety of patie
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